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County Council Declines Having Their Own Attorney, For Now

Ed Ormsby serves as the attorney for the county, but the Kosciusko County Council discussed Thursday night whether they need to have their own as he’s the commissioners’ attorney if ever there is a conflict between the two elected boards. No action or motions were taken. In introducing...

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Return of measles prompts vaccination effort in Elkhart County

More Elkhart County residents are getting vaccinated against measles, after the county has seen its first recorded cases in decades. Elkhart County Health Officer Melanie Sizemore says the count of measles cases was at five, as of Thursday morning. "We had not seen it in quite some time," Sizemore explained. "Our records go back to 2018, shows nothing, and then we have other records that we have looked at that go back to 1991, and we’re not finding anything."

Elkhart County, IN · 1d
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Kosciusko County Parks And Recreation Board Talks About North Webster Trail

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board talked about the North Webster and Syracuse-Wawasee trail system on Thursday, Nov. 12. Board Member Rob Bishop reported after going to the County Commissioners meeting with Board President Troy Turley to let them know the board would be unable to secure the funds for the Indiana Department of Transportation grant for the gap between North Webster and Syracuse, and did not make a request to move forward with it.

Kosciusko County, IN · 1d
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This Indiana Museum Preserves the Story of Famous Hoosier Cabinets, And Even Has a 30-Foot Climbable One

A kitchen cabinet stands 30 feet tall on a patch of grass, and you’re allowed to climb it. Yes, there are stairs inside. Yes, there’s a loft at the top with a view of the whole town. That giant is a replica of a 1921 Dutch Kitchenette, billed...

Nappanee, IN · 1d
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Elkhart Community Schools teacher contract negotiations expected to miss deadline; state mediator would intervene

ELKHART, Ind. -- A mediator expected to intervene in the contract negotiations between Elkhart Community Schools and the Elkhart Teacher's Association union. In an email obtained by ABC57 News and confirmed by multiple sources, ETA leaders say the union and the district will not meet the state deadline to finalize a final master contract due to disagreements. Officials say a state-appointed mediator will work with both sides to reach a deal.

Elkhart, IN · 3d

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Kosciusko Public Defender Board Hears Update On Staffing Changes

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Public Defender Board heard updates on changes within the county’s pool of public defenders during a Thursday, Nov. 12, meeting. Chief Public Defender Jack Birch said William Kirkwood and Derek Faulkner are serving as part-time public defenders to fill the void left by Kirkwood stepping down as a full-time public defender. A few months ago, Kirkwood stepped down to return to private practice with his brother in Nappanee. Birch said he spoke with Faulkner about working full-time but that Faulkner wants to maintain his private practice. He also mentioned Nicholas Jacobs will be fully stepping down as a public defender at the end of 2026.

Kosciusko County, IN · 1d

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BZA Approves Exception For New Building At Nappanee-Based Business

The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an exception for a Nappanee-based business and required them to rezone to an Industrial-2 district during a meeting Tuesday. At the board's October meeting, Ryan Miller, president and CEO of PWI, requested an exception to allow the expansion of the business through...

Nappanee, IN · 2d

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Fuel Prices Hitting County Highway Dept.’s Budget

Like anyone else’s, the cost of fuel is affecting the Kosciusko County Highway Department’s budget. Thursday, KCHD Superintendent Troy Kintzel went before the Kosciusko County Council to request a transfer of $88,000 from the department’s lane mile distribution fund bituminous to lane mile distribution fuel. “I’m going...

Kosciusko County, IN · 20h

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Rising costs a big concern for new Indiana Senate Ag Committee chair

An Elkhart County lawmaker will chair the Indiana Senate Committee on Agriculture, in the upcoming session. Senator Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) was named the new ag committee chair this week. He says he’ll focus on helping farmers produce a crop without losing money. "I guess my priorities right now are to...

Elkhart County, IN · 21h

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Downtown Nappanee To Light Up For Annual Miracles At Main & Market Street Christmas Parade On Saturday, Dec. 5

NAPPANEE, — The Miracles at Main & Market Street Parade Committee invites the community to kick off the holiday season in downtown Nappanee at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, for the annual Miracles at Main & Market Street Christmas Parade and Celebration. Following a record-breaking turnout last year, this...

Nappanee, IN · 1d

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Turkey Creek Dam And Dike District Seeks Board Candidates

SYRACUSE – Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District is inviting potential candidates to seek membership on the district’s governing board. Directorship positions for Areas II and V will be voted on at the 2027 annual meeting, scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. The Area II directorship...

Syracuse, IN · 1d

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Milford Holiday Market Returns Nov. 21

MILFORD – The Milford Holiday Market, presented by Meet Milford, is returning for its 19th annual event on Saturday, Nov. 21. In an exciting update for vendors and attendees alike, this year’s market is moving back indoors to the newly constructed Milford Elementary School, located at 611 W. Emeline St., Milford. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Milford, IN · 1d

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Fallen Marine welcomed home

A final homecoming for a fallen Marine. Shipshewana welcomed 22-year-old Corporal Ethan Berkley Konkle home to be laid to rest. Konkle was killed in a crash Monday while stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. Signs honoring him lined his return route and a police escort accompanied his body to Miller-Stewart...

Shipshewana, IN · 1d

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Indiana Thanksgiving Travel: Gary, IN Drivers Face Whiteout Dangers

South Bend, IN – Imagine heading east on the Indiana Toll Road for Thanksgiving, approaching South Bend as holiday traffic moves steadily along Interstate 80/90. Suddenly, a wall of blowing snow sweeps across the highway.

Gary, IN · 8h

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South Shore Line denied federal funding for realignment project

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Shore Line will be without federal money for a proposed project aimed to hasten the trip between South Bend and Chicago. South Shore Line officials tell ABC57 that it asked the Federal Railroad Administration to match its own $56 million investment into the realignment project; the Administration reportedly declined.

South Bend, IN · 3d

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The Most Unusual World War II Aircraft Restorations

Some of the most striking World War II restorations involve aircraft pulled from lake bottoms, raised from seabeds, or rescued from unlikely second careers as roadside attractions. The challenge in each case extends well beyond ordinary metalwork. Recovered from the Water. FM-2 Wildcat 57039 spent 68 years on the floor...

Portage, MI · 1d

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New 4-way stop added in west side of St. Joseph County

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Look out for the new 4-way stop in St. Joseph County!. The stop was added after the county determined it would improve safety and reduce the number of crashes. The new 4-way stop can be found at the intersection of Edison and Pine,...

St Joseph County, IN · 3d

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16 News Now at 10 p.m. - Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

Three people are arrested in Cass County in connection with irrigation thefts. Plus, St. Joseph County heads into 2027 with a balanced general fund budget.

Cass County, IN · 2d

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Mishawaka approves higher ambulance fees

Mishawaka’s Common Council has unanimously approved an increase in ambulance fees. The fire department says it hasn’t raised rates since 2022, while costs for staffing, equipment and facilities have grown. EMS Chief Brian Thomas says the new charges will rise from roughly 150 to 200 percent of Medicare’s...

Mishawaka, IN · 2d