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Take Charge Thursday - Health care assistance
It's Take Charge Thursday, and this week we're talking about health care. If you don't have insurance, or if it's about to run out, there is a lot of help out there. You just have to know where to find it.
Elkhart doctor pleads guilty on weapons charges
The Elkhart doctor accused of plotting a murder-for-hire scheme has pleaded guilty on weapons charges.
16 Curb Appeal finalists: The Magers family of Mishawaka
There are three finalists for the 16 Curb Appeal contest. Here's a look at the Magers family of Mishawaka.
Police search for suspects wanted in 7-11 armed robbery
Three men are wanted in connection with an early morning armed robbery in South Bend.
Teen indicted for making bomb threats at Indiana schools
A federal indictment has been returned against a North Carolina teen held in South Bend for making bomb threats over the internet. Sixteen-year-old Ashton Lundeby is accused of making threats to more than ten colleges and high schools, including Purdue and IPFW.
New Carlisle couple arrested for attempting to hire a hit man
A New Carlisle couple has been arrested and charged for attempting to hire a hit man in Chicago. They wanted to pay him with a swimming pool and $200.
Police search for suspect in South Bend bank robbery
Just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, the Mutual Bank in the 700-block of East Ireland Road was robbed. Police are looking for 33-year-old Andrew Patterson, Jr. in connection with the robbery.
Would Mishawaka take option tax cash?
The City of Mishawaka may be asked to protect its residents from a potential increase in the St. Joseph County income tax.
Argos plastic bottle manufacturer expands
Madras Packaging plans to hire on at least another 30 people in the next few years.
Exclusive interview with Lou Holtz on upcoming enshrinement
Lou Holtz will be enshrined July 17-18 in South Bend, and NewsCenter 16 had an exclusive interview with the former Irish coach.
Elkhart police searching for suspect in credit union robbery
Police are searching for the man who robbed a credit union this morning in Elkhart.
Mishawaka girl dies after being hit by car in May; grand jury requested
Shianna Aston, 6, died this morning in Elkhart. She was struck by a car in May, in a tragic accident that also claimed the life of her 4-year-old sister. Now, a grand jury has been requested to investigate the case.
16 Curb Appeal finalists: Jeff Szyarto & Mindy Deinema of Elkhart
There are three finalists for the 16 Curb Appeal contest. Here's a look at Jeff Szyarto & Mindy Deinema of Elkhart.
Two arrested in Elkhart after meth lab explosion
Two people were arrested Tuesday afternoon in Elkhart after a meth lab explosion that started a garage fire.
Road construction projects start in Michiana on Wednesday
More summer construction in Michiana begins on Wednesday.
Lawyer's solicitation infuriates grieving family
The parents of a 3-year-old who drowned in Cass Lake last week says they got the letter when they returned home from their daughter's funeral.
NBC reality show stars RV industry
New reality show "Great American Road Trip" puts 7 families in RVs and sends them across the country in competition.
Option tax back on table
Will elected officials in St. Joseph County justify in July—what they ducked in December?
City of Mishawaka cutting 35 positions, immediately
25 people who worked for the city of Mishawaka are out of work tonight. A total of 35 positions were eliminated, but 10 were vacant.
Lake Forest's Tommy Rees becomes ND 11th verbal commitment
NewsCenter 16 has learned that Chicagoland quarterback Tommy Rees has verbally committed to Notre Dame.
16 Curb Appeal finalists: The Taube family of Niles
There are three finalists for the 16 Curb Appeal contest. Here's a look at the Taube family of Niles.
Man fights extradition to Mich. in woman's death
A suspect in the slaying of an Illinois woman whose body was found 16 years ago in the Kalamazoo River is fighting extradition from Indiana to Michigan.
Juveniles claim to find grenade along river in Elkhart
A group of kids claim they made an unusual discovery yesterday in Elkhart, after they apparently found a grenade along the river.
Company B will see 50 marines deployed to Afghanistan
Around 50 marines based here in South Bend will head out for training Tuesday, and then be deployed to Afghanistan.
Crews call early morning house fire suspicious
An early morning house fire is being called suspicious by fire investigators.
Teen in critical condition after near drowning in Mishawaka
Officials say the 19-year old man was swimming in the pit, which is in a heavily wooded area, when he went under.
As Seen on TV update - Topsy Turvy: two months later
Back in May, we started testing a product called the "Topsy Turvy" -- an upside down tomato planter. Now, two months later, we'll see how our test is going, and whether the Topsy Turvy will make you flip.
More cases of counterfeit money reported in Elkhart
Elkhart Police report that at least 17 city businesses and people took counterfeit bills starting Wednesday and ending Sunday. In total, police recovered roughly $1,500 in fake cash.
S.B. shooting victim is six years old
The boy had just finished kindergarten in the South Bend Community Schools.
Police looking for suspect in morning house fire
Police are searching for the man who has been charged with arson and six counts of attempted murder. The house fire Monday morning involved two homes and injured a 92-year-old woman.
ATF agents raid the Warsaw home of a known white supremacist
Thursday morning agents with The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms raided the Warsaw home of a man who has been a known leader in the white supremacist movement for more than 30 years.
Granger man turns hobby into business with D'Avella Family Winery
Since the early 1900's, John D’Avella's family has been making wine for family and friends. Now he's licensed to make and sell wine for the Michiana community.
Update: Woman and children recovering after car crashes into store window
Shoppers and employees at Family Dollar on Edison and Hickory got quite the scare Monday afternoon when a car came crashing through the store's glass windows.
U93 kicks off annual Roofsit campaign to help prevent child abuse
The statistics are shocking: every year more than 10,000 cases of child abuse are reported in Indiana alone. A local radio station is saying enough is enough -- with the 13th annual U93 Roofsit.
Part of Cleveland Avenue closed in St. Joe
Part of Cleveland Avenue will be closed in St. Joseph, Michigan this week for work on the water tower.
Man hospitalized after motorcycle accident
A man is in the hospital after the motorcycle he was riding on crashed with a car.
80-year-old Niles man shot, robbed at home; suspects arrested
Two men were arrested in South Bend on Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting and home invasion Saturday in Bertrand Township, Michigan. At least one of the two men arrested is responsible for the shooting of an 80-year-old man, police said.
Golfer Chris Smith and family still in shock over weekend accident
A newspaper is reporting that the wife of a professional golfer from Indiana was killed in a car crash.
"Par for the Cause" going on right now in Mishawaka
Right now Ben Berger is attempting to play 555 holes of golf in one day with the annual "Par for the Cause" in Mishawaka.
Elkhart Co. unemployment no longer highest in the state
Howard County's May 2009 unemployment rate was nearly two full percentage points higher than Elkhart County's.
Panel recommends Susan Hancock's reinstatement
Hancock was suspended from her position as Director of Community Corrections after criminal charges were filed against her last year.
LaGrange County copes with high unemployment
In LaGrange County, they’re doing things they’ve never done before to cope with high unemployment.
Stancatis sentenced on meth charges
Maria and Michelle Stancati were both visibly shaken during today’s sentencing proceedings.
Former Elkhart teacher in court for child seduction charges
A former Elkhart teacher will be in court today facing child seduction charges.
Those close to the Gabrieles respond to their passing
Many were in disbelief after learning that the couple ended their lives Monday morning. One neighbor says Dr. Gabriele insisted he was innocent and that he and his wife would fight the charges against them.
South Bend pastor says prayer scared away day care burglars
The armed men came through the unlocked front door, ordered everyone on the ground at gunpoint and demanded drugs.
Par for the Cause: Golfing 555 holes in one day to fight autism
This Saturday is the 4th annual "Par for the Cause" where Eberhart Petro golf pro Ben Berger will golf 555 holes for the Center for Autism at Logan.
Update: Marcella Gabriele death ruled a homicide
Just days after being indicted on healthcare fraud charges, Dr. Philip Gabriele and his wife Marcella were found dead in one of their offices Monday morning.
The Gabrieles: Who were they?
The news of Philip and Marcella Gabriele’s death hit friends and neighbors of the couple hard Monday.
Cass County levels felony charges on some who fail to pay child support
Roughly 5,000 people are supposed to pay child support in Cass County, and roughly 1,900 are behind on those payments. But the worst offenders will soon face criminal charges.