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Indiana expected to receive No Child Left Behind waiver
Last Updated: 6:08 AM 02/09/12 - 10 states will be freed from the strict requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law including Indiana.
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No matches turn up in national database for Hickey murder
Last Updated: 4:47 AM 02/09/12 - The search for the killer of 84-year-old Lois Hickey took a second step back in a little less than a week after another DNA search came up empty.
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Board to discuss bus driver who refuses to pick up child
Last Updated: 3:27 AM 02/09/12 - New information could come Thursday about a Union-North school bus driver who refused to pick up a student that had a peanut allergy.
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Whole Foods Market announces Mishawaka location
Last Updated: 11:52 PM 02/08/12 - Organic supermarket Whole Foods Market announced its first Northern Indiana location will be in Mishawaka.
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Two Michiana Marines welcomed home
Last Updated: 11:48 PM 02/08/12 - Two Michiana families waited for Feb. 8 for months. On Wednesday, they welcomed home a pair of young Marines from Afghanistan.
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UPDATE: Second victim dies in South Bend shooting; first double homicide in five years
Last Updated: 7:17 PM 02/08/12 - St. Joseph County Metro Homicide is handling its first double murder in more than five years.
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State animal cruelty laws questioned after two alleged dog neglect cases
Last Updated: 6:57 PM 02/08/12 - St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office pledges to continue to work with law enforcement and provide training to stop animal abuse.
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The achievement gap: Local group aims to keep minority students in school
Last Updated: 6:51 PM 02/08/12 - While statewide graduation rates increased in Indiana last year, the dropout rate continues to be a problem. One South Bend group aims to bring that statistic down.
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SB airport has new security screening machine
Last Updated: 6:47 PM 02/08/12 - “The technology looks for metallic and non metallic items; liquids, plastics, powders, aerosols, things that can be used as explosive components..."
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Chase Tower will be listed for sale with Colorado based firm
Last Updated: 11:34 AM 02/08/12 - One Chase tenant told News Center 16 on Wednesday, “We hope this agreement will facilitate a quick sale of the property...."
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Trash truck rolls over in South Bend
Last Updated: 3:15 PM 02/08/12 - Crews were on the scene of a rollover accident in South Bend Wednesday morning.
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Names released of charity theft suspects
Last Updated: 11:17 AM 02/08/12 - Two men and a woman are facing charges in connection with the theft of a Children's Miracle Network donation box.
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Report on job safety at collapsed fair stage due
Last Updated: 9:59 AM 02/08/12 - Indiana regulators are set to release a report on their investigation into the Indiana State Fair stage collapse that killed seven people and injured 58 others.
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UPDATE: No plea deal for Castile
Last Updated: 9:28 PM 02/08/12 - The grandmother of a South Bend boy, who police say was beaten to death by his own father, made a short appearance in court on Wednesday for her plea deadline.
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Efforts to sell Chase Tower resume in court
Last Updated: 6:34 AM 02/08/12 - The next attempt to sell the Chase Tower is scheduled to take place Wednesday morning in court.
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Jubilant Santorum sweeps Minnesota and Colorado
Last Updated: 6:11 AM 02/08/12 - Former Sen. Rick Santorum's star has brightened considerably, at least for now, after caucus wins in Minnesota and Colorado and a first place finish in the non-binding Missouri Republican presidential primary.
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Teacher injured breaking up fight between students
Last Updated: 11:58 PM 02/07/12 - A John Young Middle School science teacher was injured Monday morning while trying to break up a fight between two 8th grade girls.
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Man killed, another injured in Elkhart County crash
Last Updated: 11:54 PM 02/07/12 - Michael Failor, 60, of Fort Wayne was killed in a car crash Tuesday evening at the intersection of County Road 15 and County Road 32, west of Goshen.
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Humane Society looking for person responsible for dog abuse death
Last Updated: 3:11 PM 02/08/12 - The Humane Society of St. Joseph County is looking for the person who left a dog along the side of the road to die Tuesday afternoon. They’re offering a $500 reward for the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible.
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South Bend Schools to start Power School program to keep parents more involved
Last Updated: 9:01 PM 02/07/12 - This summer, while students take a break from their studies, it's the teachers who will be studying-up.
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UPDATE: Early morning fire hits iconic South Bend restaurant
Last Updated: 12:01 AM 02/08/12 - A Tuesday morning fire disrupted rush-hour traffic on South Bend's East Side and also left dozens of folks without a place to grab a cup of coffee and some breakfast.
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Graduation rate rises to 85.7 percent in Indiana
Last Updated: 10:29 PM 02/07/12 - The state Department of Education reports that more than 85 percent of Indiana high school students graduated last school year.
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New Madrid earthquake anniversary
Last Updated: 7:11 AM 02/07/12 - On Tuesday Michiana schools and businesses and those across the central United States will be practicing for an earthquake drill.
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Thieves steal charity collection displays from five Walmart stores
Last Updated: 12:22 AM 02/07/12 - Police are searching for at least two men after five charity boxes were stolen from Walmart stores in Elkhart County and St. Joseph County.
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Mishawaka man accused of beating dog to death
Last Updated: 10:05 AM 02/07/12 - Mishawaka Police are investigating a man who’s accused of beating his dog to death.
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Locals participate in super bowl 46 half time show
Last Updated: 11:52 PM 02/06/12 - Hundreds of people contributed to Super Bowl 46’s halftime show. From construction crews working on the big stage to extras used during the extravagant performance, the entertaining production was certainly a group effort.
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Jeff Jeffers talks 1-on-1 with NFL Commish about Super Bowl 46 success
Last Updated: 12:12 AM 02/07/12 - Following Super Bowl 46, WNDU Sports Director talked 1-on-1 with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the success of the event.
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The best and worst Super Bowl XLVI commercials
Last Updated: 7:26 PM 02/06/12 - The big talking-point around many local offices Monday centered-on Super Bowl XLVI commercials.
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Crossing Educational Center receives large donation by former student's mother
Last Updated: 6:41 PM 02/06/12 - A former student and soldier takes his own life after coming back from Afghanistan. His mother donates part of his life insurance to his high school.
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Work begins on Granger sewer system
Last Updated: 10:35 PM 02/06/12 - “Right now, they either love us or they hate us, nobody is in the middle of the road.”
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Neighborhood Watch fights crime and brings a community together
Last Updated: 7:15 PM 02/06/12 - More and more people are getting involved in neighborhood watch programs. Participation usually follows a rash of crime in their neighborhood and they decide it is time to fight back. One man's involvement stemmed from a petty theft.
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Tim McDonnell talks about the NY Giants' success
Last Updated: 8:04 AM 02/06/12 - NewsCenter 16’s Angelo Di Carlo caught up with Tim McDonnell, Notre Dame Director of Personnel, after the Super Bowl.
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One-on-One Interview with Justin Tuck
Last Updated: 7:15 PM 02/06/12 - Newscenter 16's Angelo Di Carlo caught up with former Notre Dame football player, Justin Tuck, after his team, the New York Giants, won Super Bowl 46.
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Indianapolis proves to be good Super Bowl host
Last Updated: 7:30 PM 02/06/12 - NewsCenter 16's Angelo Di Carlo and Jeff Jeffers talk with NFL Commissioner and New York Giants owner about Super Bowl host city, Indianapolis.
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New York Giants win Super Bowl XLVI
Last Updated: 7:16 AM 02/06/12 - New York Giants win the Super Bowl, beating the New England Patriots 21-17
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Elkhart community gathers to support immigrant family
Last Updated: 7:59 AM 02/06/12 - On Sunday, the Elkhart community gathered to support the Paez’, an immigrant family facing deportation.
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Edwardsburg police bust large underage drinking party
Last Updated: 8:33 AM 02/07/12 - Edwardsburg police are recovering after breaking up one of the town's largest underage parties on the books.
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Stars come out for the Super Bowl in Indianapolis
Last Updated: 10:38 AM 02/05/12 - From Alec Baldwin to the star of the new NBC show Smash Katharine McPhee, the celebs out in full force Saturday night in the circle city. They carried quite the entourage.
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No. 2 Notre Dame women beat DePaul
Last Updated: 5:38 PM 02/05/12 - Natalie Novosel scored 17 of her 21 points in the first half to help No. 2 Notre Dame coast to a 90-70 victory over DePaul on Sunday.
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Cars set on fire in Elkhart
Last Updated: 5:35 PM 02/05/12 - The Elkhart fire department and police are investigating two car fires that may be due to arson.
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Alcohol a factor in a deadly La Porte County crash
Last Updated: 11:24 AM 02/05/12 - One man was killed in a La Porte County crash on Sunday morning.
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Super Bowl Sunday on 16 Sunday Morning
Last Updated: 11:00 AM 02/05/12 - Angelo Di Carlo joined Kevin and Cindi live from Indianapolis for a special Super Bowl Sunday edition of 16 Sunday Morning.
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Super Bowl Sunday brings super market rush
Last Updated: 11:45 PM 02/04/12 - While NFL legends spent the night walking down the red carpet in Indy, many of their Michiana fans spent the evening walking down supermarket aisles.
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Montana won't mind if Brady catches him in Super Bowl wins
Last Updated: 9:32 PM 02/04/12 - With a win Sunday, Tom Brady will join Terry Bradshaw and Notre Dame icon Joe Montana will four Super Bowl rings---the most all time. Saturday night, Montana told me he wouldn't mind if Brady catches him.
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Notre Dame takes down No. 17 Marquette 76-59
Last Updated: 6:51 PM 02/04/12 - Freshman Pat Connaughton had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Notre Dame made 11 3-pointers and beat No. 15 Marquette 76-59 Saturday.
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Walking for treatment in Michiana at Hearts of Gold
Last Updated: 11:21 AM 02/04/12 - This Saturday members of the Michiana community gathered to help Memorial Children's Hospital in the Hearts of Gold Walk.
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SOS Charlie White found guilty on 6 voter fraud charges
Last Updated: 11:51 PM 02/04/12 - Indiana's top elections official has been found guilty of six of seven voter fraud-related charges and faces removal from office.
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Neighbors warn of possible free soap scam
Last Updated: 12:15 AM 02/04/12 - Several Elkhart County residents called police after seeing two men in a van going to various homes offering free soap.
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South Bend family of 11 celebrates mom's 46th birthday at Super Bowl XLVI
Last Updated: 12:02 AM 02/04/12 - Hundreds of thousands of fans have invaded Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI, including plenty from Michiana. Friday night, a South Bend family of 11 reunited for a super evening.
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UPDATE: Police still searching for suspect in shooting involving 7-year-old
Last Updated: 7:07 PM 02/03/12 - A seven-year-old boy was shot in the arm late Thursday night after someone fired approximately six bullets through the window of his home in the 1100-block of East Madison St.
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Edwardsburg police bust large underage drinking party
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Teacher injured breaking up fight between students
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UPDATE: Police still searching for suspect in shooting involving 7-year-old
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Names released of charity theft suspects
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Neighbors warn of possible free soap scam
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Elkhart community gathers to support immigrant family
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