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South Bend Police honors 15 fallen officers during memorial service
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The South Bend Police Department honored fallen officers with their annual Police Memorial Service on Friday. The service honors officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. South Bend Police have lost 15 officers, and the St. Joseph County Police have lost...
Solar lampposts available for South Bend residents
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — South Bend's Lamppost Lighting Program is lighting up the neighborhoods. Mayor James Mueller and the Department of Public Works took the streets to highlight how the cost-share program helps homeowners with lighting enhancements in their neighborhoods. "We look at how many lights are in...
Former Elkhart police chief pleads guilty to drunk driving charge
ELKHART,Ind. (WSBT) — A former Elkhart police chief won’t serve any jail time after pleading guilty to a charge of drunk driving. 53-year-old Laura Koch will serve one-year on probation and lose her driver’s license for a month. Koch was pulled over in early April by Indiana...
Expecting more showers and storms later today, lasting into Friday
Today starts off dry and partly cloudy with a westerly warm front helping kick our highs into the upper 70s. The seasonally warm temperatures come at the cost of wetter weather moving in this late afternoon/early evening as scattered showers begin to develop. Some scattered thunderstorms are possible going into the early overnight hours from ~8 PM - 11 PM. Rain lasts into Friday morning but tapers off just after the AM commute, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies heading into the weekend with highs in the mid 70s. After cooling down to the mid 50s Friday night, Saturday and Sunday will be a breath of fresh air with highs in the low 80s and more sunshine, ideal conditions for commencement ceremonies this weekend at local universities.
Mall increases security following weekend indoor shooting
MISHAWAKA — University Park Mall will increase security out of an abundance of caution, it said in a press release Monday, following an indoor shooting May 11. "We are committed to maintaining a strong security program that includes numerous measures in addition to staying in close collaboration with local law enforcement," a spokesperson said in the press release.
Alumni, staff and faculty say goodbye to South Bend's Warren Elementary before it closes
Scores of people poured over photos posted on the walls to find their school picture at Warren Elementary School. Then they walked the hallways and looked in classrooms. There were laughs and hugs. There were also tears. The school held an open house Tuesday afternoon for alumni, parents and neighbors...
South Bend Police Department holds annual memorial for fallen officers
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The South Bend Police Department held their annual memorial service to recognize and honor 15 fallen South Bend officers and one County officer. Family members of the fallen were each given a black painted rose in addition to placing a rose on each of the monuments with the fallen officers' names.
Both sides now
None of us knew when to throw our grad caps. That’s what I remember most about my high school graduation in 2020 — not the walk across the stage, not the speeches, not even the masks and the socially distanced chairs on our local football field — but that single moment of hesitation. It’s generation-defining.
Police shoot at vehicle amid pursuit in Buchanan
BUCHANAN — Michigan State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Tuesday, May 14,where police fired their guns at a driver after he backed up and crashed into their police vehicles during a pursuit in Berrien County. State police detectives were called to investigate an incident involving two officers, one...
63 Notre Dame students finish ROTC programs
This year, 65 Notre Dame students will graduate from Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs to enter into service for the United States. 24 students are graduating from the army ROTC program, 20 are graduating from the navy program — including seven in the marine corps — and 19 are graduating from the air force program.
One School at a Time: Holy Cross School wins Martin’s Grant
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s Bike to Work Week. And in South Bend, some teachers have joined their students for a bike ride to school. Holy Cross School just won a $1,000 One School at a Time grant from Martin’s Super Markets to help encourage more children and staff to ride their bikes. The money will be used to purchase a new bike rack.
Adams High School revitalizes airspace program, launching students into aviation careers
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Some South Bend high school students are taking their lessons out of the classroom and into the sky. It's all part of an airspace program at Adams High School that is making a comeback after being dormant for years. "It really allowed me to...
Possible clarity for controversial South Bend Police tapes 12 years later
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Friday afternoon, a federal judge set a trial date to decide if the public will learn what's on the controversial South Bend Police tapes 13 years after they were recorded. The story was first reported by ABC57 in 2012 after news broke of South Bend's first...
Off-campus students worry about losing apartments
Off-campus apartments that houses Notre Dame students marked for bankruptcy and leaving students with no place to live. The property is without management and maintenance. There are only a few renters that are living at Belfrey and Darby Row. The grass has not been cut in weeks and the student-renters have had enough.
Police warn of increase in Kia vehicle thefts
South Bend police are warning of an increase in car thefts specifically, Kias. This has been an issue for about 2 years, ever since a video was posted online, showing how to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Police say you should take these steps to help deter thieves. Consider purchasing...
Mishawaka Police Department honors officers who gave ultimate sacrifice
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — An emotional day as police departments across the country and locally remember those lost in the line of duty. National Police Memorial day is designed to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. In Mishawaka, family and officers gathered at the Fallen Officer's monument. "its...
Notre Dame graduates pursue paths of service beyond campus boundaries
While many Notre Dame seniors opt to enter the workforce or pursue further education upon graduation, others choose to embark on a year of service involving various programs and endeavors. In the graduating class of 2023, five percent entered into service. Approximately 40 graduating Notre Dame students will be working...
Petition to add more security cameras throughout the University Park Mall
MISHAWAKA, Ind - Some employees at university park mall are pushing for added security following last Saturday's shooting. A petition with about 230 signatures is calling for security cameras to be installed throughout the mall. The organizer of the petition says many store employees feel there isn't enough being done...
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