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- 'Stars of Tomorrow' take over RedBud Friday night
The pros will dazzle the giant crowd all day long on the 4th of July in the biggest motocross event each year in the country. Friday night, it was the little guys taking over the track to show off their skills.
- 9-year-old Edwardsburg boy fulfills dream, inspires thousands
Cameron Beaver, of Edwardsburg, hasn't been able to see for his entire life. That didn't stop him from standing in front of a packed audience at the Cove Friday night and throwing out the first pitch.
- Man taken to hospital after Elkhart County motorcycle accident
Cory Miller was headed east on County Road 36 just before 10pm Friday, when he went to fast into a curve, and crossed the center line.
- South Bend toddler hospitalized after being hit by car
Police say an elderly woman was driving north on Walnut, when the girl and her relative were crossing the street.
- Local rider looking to make an impact at RedBud on Saturday
Westville's Travis Sewell is coming off knee surgery in January. He's hoping for his first top 10 finish in motocross on Saturday at RedBud.
- Early fair dates make it possible to enjoy 4-H on the 4th in St. Joe Co.
The reason they're having it so early this year is because the fair will be longer this summer -- 9 days instead of 6 days.
- Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio headline “Meet Me on the Island”
If you want to kick off this holiday weekend right, just head out to the Century Center Friday night.
- Quilt Gardens bloom into fun in Elkhart and Lagrange Counties
There are 23-sites along a self-guided tour in Elkhart and Lagrange Counties.
- St. Joe County PD helps make arrest in Michigan cold case
A 16-year-old cold case has now been solved, and the suspect in the rape and murder case has been arrested in St. Joseph County.
- Fire crews investigate Friday morning house fire
It happened around 10:15am in the 1600 block of Fremont Street.
- Potawatomi Zoo sees increase in attendance
Through the end of May, more than 88,000 people have visited the zoo.
- VIM cited for three violations of workplace safety
Back in May, 40-year-old Jose Luis was gathering debris beside a wood grinder at VIM when he was struck by falling wood from an excavator.
- Tips on how to use fireworks safely, legally
The Fourth of July is less than a week away, and that means fireworks are going off in South Bend and all over Michiana. But officials emphasize that the fun can turn tragic if you don't follow safety guidelines.
- Buchanan gears up for RedBud National motocross race
We are now two days away from having the biggest motocross race in the nation invade Buchanan, Michigan. The 36th annual RedBud National is Saturday.
- Keep your pets safe this 4th of July
Fireworks and your pets don't mix.
- Scott Severns' memory lives on with golf tournament
Scott Severns, a former South Bend police officer shot and killed three years ago, is being remembered by his family and friends with a golf outing.
- Tickets still left for Fourth of July concert at Cove
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp will perform live at Coveleski Stadium on Saturday, the Fourth of July. Tickets are still available.
- Toll Road construction stopped for holiday weekend
If your holiday travel route takes you on the Indiana Toll Road, the drive should be a little easier this weekend.
- 4-H Fairs kick off in Michiana
Two 4H fairs kick off in Michiana on Friday.
- Five-year-old walks for younger, autistic brother
It’s a story of brotherly love. Five-year-old Josiah Bontrager of Goshen will walk for his autistic brother at Logan’s Run on August 1. In the meantime, his family is raising money for Logan.
- Study finds travel costs are lower this year compared to last
Local travel agents tell us that if you're flexible, you may be able to get some great deals not only on airfare, but on luxury cruises as well.
- Post office to close early on Friday
On July 3rd, the post office -- like most businesses -- will observe the Fourth of July holiday. They will close at noon, which means collection times will be in the morning as well.
- Afternoon fire damages Niles pancake house
It happened just before 5:30 p.m. at Blueberry Hill Pancake House on South 11th Street. Officials on scene tell us the fire was contained to the kitchen.
- Prison inmate's visitor arrested after trying to smuggle in drugs
Officials at the Michigan City prison say a woman visiting an inmate was caught putting two popcorn bags into a trash can. When they looked into one of the bags, they found two small bags of marijuana, along with cigarettes and a cell phone.
- Fireworks still a booming business despite economy
Considering how people are watching their spending these days, are they still buying fireworks this holiday?
- Area lawmakers react to state budget passing
House Speaker Pat Bauer says compromise was met to pass budget before deadline.
- Take Charge Thursday: Vacationing for less with stay-cations
It’s Take Charge Thursday, and with the holiday weekend coming up, we’re talking about stay-cations.
- Jet America delays flights to Newark until August
Jet America has delayed its flights from South Bend to Newark until August 13th.
- Teen pleads guilty to vandalizing New Prairie United school buses
An agreement with LaPorte County prosecutors calls for 18-year-old Jack Keldsen to serve one year of probation and 40 hours of community service.
- Rep. Proos tours SW Michigan with his jobs task force
Michigan has the highest unemployment rate in the nation, and on Thursday, state leaders asked for help to solve their ongoing economic troubles.
- Funeral for murdered two-year-old Jada Justice planned for Friday
Jada Justice's body was found in a swamp and encased in cement nine days after she was reported missing from a Gary convenience store on June 16th.
- Indiana State Parks hosting "Shoot and Share" photo contest
If you've got a camera and a Facebook account, you could win a $50 gift card from Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs.
- Marines from South Bend-based Company B prepare for deployment
Some Michiana Marines are preparing to deploy for Operation Enduring Freedom. We have been told that part of Marine Company B will be leaving next week.
- New ISP headquarters will provide space for other state agencies
Construction is just about finished on a new State Police post located northeast of Elkhart. Seventy troopers will report to the post, replacing their existing headquarters in a converted 1950s-era gas station in South Bend.
- Clay Twp. Fire Dept. offers fireworks safety tips
While many people will be shooting off fireworks this weekend there are some important safety reminders fire officials want you to remember.
- Elkhart plans DUI checkpoints for holiday weekend
This Fourth of July weekend is the perfect opportunity for people to kick back and relax, but the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department wants to make sure you are relaxing safely.
- Douglas Road closed temporarily after crews hit buried gas line
An accident at a construction site in Mishawaka on Thursday morning broke a gas main, forcing crews to close down a section of Douglas Road.
- RedBud National Ticket Information
Ticket information for this weekend's RedBud National - Irish assistant Kearney named head basketball coach at Holy Cross
Longtime Notre Dame Irish basketball coach Sean Kearney has been named the new head coach at Holy Cross, considered the top job in the Patriot League.
- Father gets in car crash en route to son’s crash scene
A White Pigeon man was driving to the scene of his son's motorcycle accident when he caused an accident of his own, which injured six people.
- Spray and Play scheduled to start in South Bend today
This year's Summer Spray and Play sponsored by the South Bend Fire Department is scheduled to start today, but that's only if it gets warmer than 75 degrees outside.
- Ivy Tech breaking ground on new Elkhart campus
A new Ivy Tech Elkhart is on its way, and groundbreaking for the new campus takes place this morning.
- Local employers at job fair in Shipshewana today
Hoosiers looking for work might find some luck in Shipshewana today.
- Berrien County drug operation busted with two infants at home
Three people are in jail in Berrien County after police bust a drug operation, with two infants at home.
- Local businesses celebrate "Independents" week
If you plan on staying here for a few days before and after the Fourth of July weekend, local business owners are reminding you their doors are open.
- Pollock shines but Hawks lose 11-4
AJ Pollock went 2-3 with an RBI and he threw a runner out at the plate but it wasn't close to enough as the Silver Hawks lost 11-4 to West Michigan.
- FDA experts say a common medicine may actually be dangerous
Tylenol is a common remedy for aches and pains. But health experts say too much of the drug can actually be harmful, or even deadly.
- More than 30 cars vandalized overnight in South Bend
Police say more than 30 vehicles were spray painted Tuesday night. It happened in the 1800-block of North Brookfield and O'Brien streets.
- South Bend man sentenced for 2006 murder of 16-year-old girl
Jason Reeves was sentenced today for the murder of a South Bend teenager three years ago.
- Dozens of laws to protect families go into effect in Indiana
Laws that protect everyone from pets to children to seniors take effect on July 1st.
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