Jury trial underway for July 2019 stabbing death
A murder trial is underway for the July 2019 death of an Elkhart man. Knesha Carruthers, 35, was arrested and charged with murder in the...
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Elkhart teen convicted of 2018 murder
An Elkhart teenager has been convicted of a murder he committed when he was 13 years old. Alphonso James was accused of repeatedly shooting Jaren...
Guilty verdict in Alyssa Shepherd/deadly school bus stop collision case
A verdict was reached in the case of Alyssa Shepherd, who’s accused of killing three children, and injuring a fourth, as they were boarding a...
Portage mayor, accused of corruption, wants his case dismissed
PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — An indicted northwest Indiana mayor has asked a federal judge to dismiss his corruption case because prosecutors viewed dozens of what...
Bristol man set for trial Monday in fatal Menards shooting in Elkhart
A Bristol man is going on trial this week for allegedly murdering his marijuana dealer last year. 18-year-old Jarrod Spigutz is charged with shooting Jared...
Prosecution rests in embezzlement trial of former Benton Harbor superintendent
A jury deliberating over the fate of a former Benton Harbor Schools superintendent is now hearing from the defense’s witnesses. Prosecutors started their case against...
Niles man accused of killing wife and lying about it appears in court
The trial of a Niles Township man accused of killing his wife has been delayed. 49-year-old John Lewis appeared in court Friday, where both prosecutors...
Alleged leader of Elkhart County drug ring goes to trial Monday
The alleged leader of a major Elkhart County drug ring goes to trial Monday. However, 57-year-old Luis Jaquez had a trick up his sleeve in...
Convicted teenage murderer going on trial Monday on second murder in South Bend
A teen already serving a 65-year sentence for murder is going on trial for a second murder Monday. 19-year-old Jermaine Munn was sentenced two years...
Trial begins in Michigan City murder that turned into a cold case
The trial of a Michigan City man charged with a murder in a cold case has begun. Charles Gerron is accused of killing 17-year-old NeKeisha...