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FACT investigating after Mishawaka motorcyclist killed in crash

Police responded to the intersection of Milburn Boulevard and Ironwood Drive for a collision on Tuesday night.

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St. Joseph County Health Department offering COVID, RSV vaccines

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Lochmandy Auto Group Irish Fan Poll: Notre Dame at Louisville

Updated: 21 hours ago

By 16 News Now

Who is your favorite tight end to play for Notre Dame over the last 20 years?

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WNDU named ‘Station of the Year’ by Indiana Broadcasters Association

Updated: 23 hours ago

By 16 News Now

The organization recognized WNDU as “Station of the Year” for all Indiana TV stations outside of the Indianapolis market. Our own Tricia Sloma also won a Spectrum award for investigative reporting.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct...

Emergency alert systems being tested on cellphones, TVs and radios across nation Wednesday

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Josh White

FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of two alert systems Wednesday.

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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters amid news that Rep. Matt...

McCarthy becomes the first speaker ever to be ousted from the job in a House vote

Updated: 11 hours ago

By The Associated Press and LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI

Next steps are uncertain, but there is no obvious successor to lead the House Republican majority.

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How Michiana representatives voted in historic vote to oust Speaker McCarthy

Updated: 15 hours ago

By 16 News Now

Michiana’s voices in Washington all voted against Kevin McCarthy being ousted.

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Higher education commissioner speaks at Holy Cross on importance of pursuing college

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Mark Peterson

Commissioner Chris Lowery visited the Holy Cross College campus Tuesday to discuss the state of higher education with local leaders.

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Rise in suicidal thoughts among teenage girls in US, CDC says

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Felicia Michelle

Right now, our teenage girls are contemplating suicide at a rate never seen before.

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Catch ‘Harry Potter’ this weekend at the Morris Performing Arts Center

Updated: 11 hours ago

By 16 News Now

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a Harry Potter film concert series at the Morris this weekend.

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Business incubator program set to help small business in Buchanan

Business incubator program set to help small businesses in Buchanan

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Natacha Casal

Small business owners are getting the opportunity to start up their businesses with a new program in Buchanan.

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During the testing, officials examined and assessed the functionality of voting machines,...

St. Joseph County election board conduct public test of voting equipment

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Erika Jimenez

Tuesday, October 10 is the deadline for voters to register for the upcoming 2023 Municipal Election. The Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023.

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Riley patients enjoy spooky experience at Children’s Museum Haunted House

Updated: 11 hours ago

By 16 News Now

Patients at Riley Children’s Hospital and their families celebrated the spooky season with a spooky good time on Tuesday afternoon.

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Richard Allen, the suspect in the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, is led into...

Attorneys for Delphi murders suspect requesting deadline for evidence

Updated: 18 hours ago

By 16 News Now

Richard Allen’s lawyers filed a motion on Monday requesting that the judge set a Nov. 1 deadline for prosecutors to turn over all evidence to the defense.

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The emergence of Irish TE Mitchell Evans

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Drew Sanders and 16 News Now

The third-year tight end has been Notre Dame's main aerial threat since sitting out the Central Michigan game with a concussion.

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Police officer at Concord schools fired over unwanted communications with former student

Updated: 21 hours ago

By 16 News Now

Officer Eric Schuman was placed on administrative leave on Sept. 5 while the district investigated the matter.

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Last chance for fall family fun this month at Thistleberry Farm

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Waleed Alamleh

Whether you're picking one of the thousands of pumpkins or taking a hay ride around the grounds, there's plenty of ways to get into the fall spirit at Thistleberry Farm.

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Longtime EMT Timothy Grosvenor was honored with the Paramedic Emeritus Award on Saturday at...

Michiana EMT honored amid battle with pancreatic cancer

Updated: 16 hours ago

By 16 News Now

Longtime EMT Timothy Grosvenor was honored with the Paramedic Emeritus Award on Saturday at Paddock Springs in Warsaw, where he is temporarily staying amid his battle with pancreatic cancer.

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FILE - President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, July 26, 2023,...

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed

Updated: 21 hours ago

By The Associated Press and LINDSAY WHITEHURST, CLAUDIA LAUER and RANDALL CHASE

President Joe Biden’s son has been charged with lying about his drug use in October 2018 on a form to buy a gun that he kept for about 11 days.

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FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2022, photo, Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of Ethan Crumbley,...

Michigan school shooter’s parents cleared to stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges

Updated: 20 hours ago

By The Associated Press and ED WHITE

James and Jennifer Crumbley are accused of making a gun available to Ethan Crumbley and ignoring his mental health needs.

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Ask the Doctor: Flu Season

Updated: 20 hours ago

By 16 News Now

Bob Cassady from the South Bend Clinic joins us every Tuesday on 16 News Now at Noon to answer your medical questions. And this week, we are focusing on the flu.

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South Bend offering grant program for businesses focused on youth services

Updated: 17 hours ago

By 16 News Now

South Bend is now accepting applications for the fourth year of the city’s “Alive” grant program until October 27.

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Michiana Chili Cook-Off returns this Sunday

Updated: 21 hours ago

By 16 News Now

The 25th annual Michiana Chili Cook-Off returns this Sunday, Oct. 8, to Central Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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South Bend opening applications for human rights scholarship

Updated: 16 hours ago

By 16 News Now

This year’s theme and focus is about raising awareness for the South Bend Human Rights Commission and Fair Housing within the community.

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Applications now open for ‘Oaklawn’s Got Talent’

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT

By 16 News Now

If you’re interested in auditioning for the fundraiser talent show, the application deadline is October 13 at 5 p.m.

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Police: Michigan City woman hits husband with car, leaves scene

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:39 PM EDT

By 16 News Now

A Michigan City man has been killed after a car hit him in the parking lot of the Tall Timbers apartment complex on Monday.

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South Bend Community School Corporation advances plan for threat detectors

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:35 PM EDT

By 16 News Now and Monica Murphy

The South Bend School Board approved a request to start bidding on what they’re calling “threat detection systems” in an effort to keep schools more secure.

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JWAS Foundation now accepting applications for Jaxson scholarship program

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:39 PM EDT

By Felicia Michelle

The JWAS Foundation is committed to providing financial assistance to deserving families.

Business

DTSB: City booming as 28 new businesses open in the last year

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT

By Mark Peterson

Downtown South Bend appears to be getting some of its swagger back.

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Student dies at South Bend’s Adams High School

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:26 AM EDT

By 16 News Now

The South Bend Community School Corporation says a freshman at Adams High School passed away after “an isolated health-related incident” on Monday morning.