South Bend common council debates merits of “Homeless Bill of Rights”
South Bend’s leaders are considering the creation of a “Homeless Bill of Rights.” Wednesday, the public was given the chance to be heard on the...
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Fifth Third Bank to spread the wealth after GOP tax reform bill passes
A bank with a number of locations in Michiana is pledging to give its employees raises, thanks to the tax reform bill passed by Congress....
Mishawaka man convicted for role in Savage brothers’ deaths has sentence reduced
The conviction for a Mishawaka man sentenced after a party where two Granger brothers overdosed has been reduced to a misdemeanor. Wednesday, the court decided...
South Bend offering Christmas tree disposal after Christmas
If you live in the City of South Bend and have a live Christmas tree in your home, you’ll have two opportunities to get rid...
Notre Dame suspends WR Stepherson, RB Holmes
ROCHESTER, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame has indefinitely suspended wide receiver Kevin Stepherson and running back C.J. Holmes from football-related activities. Coach Brian Kelly announced the suspensions Wednesday....
Elkhart couple charged in fatal hit-and-run released on bond
UPDATE: Penelope and Leonard Grosswiler were released on bond by late Wednesday. BREAKING: According to @ecsdnews website Penelope and Leonard Grosswiler are no longer listed...
Michigan man dies after train hits pickup truck in Van Buren County
LAWTON, Mich. (AP) — Authorities have identified a motorist who died when an Amtrak train crashed into a pickup truck that was apparently stuck on...
Phase II of Eddy Street Commons project breaks ground
Phase Two of the Eddy Street Commons project is underway. The next step features restaurants, 17 flex units, a learning center, a stand-alone grocery store,...
St. Joseph County walks away from eminent domain lawsuit in New Carlisle area
A local farmer will get to keep his farmland after St. Joseph County walks away from a lawsuit. County officials sought to acquire a 37-acre...
Notre Dame to pay more taxes after new GOP tax reform bill passes
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A University of Notre Dame spokesman says the sweeping rewrite of the nation’s tax laws that Congress is poised to...