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When you give a kid a safe space to grow and learn, the possibilities are endless. That's the hope for some Indiana foster children in need of a permanent home.
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Several tailgates had what you could call an identity crisis, with Purdue and Notre Dame fans enjoying the atmosphere before a big game.
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City leaders cut the ribbon for Goshen’s first public dog park Friday morning before giving the dogs a chance to test out their new place to play.
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The nation’s next great author or song writer just might be a foster kid from Michigan who is waiting to meet her forever family.
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Some of these images are like a time capsule, sending people back to the exact place and time where they heard a plane crashed into the World Trade Center.
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Harold is only 16 years old, but he’s an old soul. He loves to take walks with his dog outdoors.
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16 News Now tells us how they turned this tragedy into an opportunity to prevent things like this from impacting more families.
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Our partners at Grant Me Hope shared this story of 14-year-old Cal who has been available for adoption for the past three years.
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Jayden wants to be an NBA star someday. But if that doesn’t work out, he would like to be a physical education teacher.
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This is one of the semi-annual Michiana Crime Stoppers shredding events where they help people destroy documents that put them at risk for identity theft.
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Hundreds of people came to the free event that measures up as one of the largest collections of artists in the region.
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16 News Now had a chance to catch up with him to learn about what kept him going for more than four decades.
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Leeah is a 10-year-old who has been waiting for adoption for the past two years.
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With most area schools are now back in session, drivers are reminded to share the road with school buses. Tricia Sloma spoke to Brittany Ingle, the Fulton County mother who fought for changes to Indiana’s school bus safety laws after three of her children were killed.
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Selena lost her three younger siblings in a school bus stop crash nearly three years ago. She says art has been a helpful form of therapy.
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“I like working on cars. I like to see how it works. Like how it runs,” said Ally. “I want to be a mechanic for cars."
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Loving and helpful, Darius is young man full of compassion for others. He’s great with animals and will help with pets and livestock.
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This is the start of a race that will take more than 150 teams of two around South Bend and Mishawaka. By foot and by bike, these teams will travel to 34 different stops.
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For the first time, all 911 calls from the fairgrounds will come to the incident response team instead of the county dispatch center.
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The money raised by the raffle goes to benefit the Meals on Wheels program, which supports seniors in need.
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Wearing bright colors and a positive attitude to match, Selena wants a new family and a fresh start.
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The second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta in Mishawaka was a close race between two teams.
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Dozens of other participants trekked the five-kilometer course that includes ten obstacles and less than ideal running conditions.
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This carousel started spinning here in 2010, but the history of a carousel at Silver Beach goes back more than 100 years.
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Just $10 is all it takes to make a difference in one child's life.
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Josiah is a Michigan youth who has been waiting for adoption for the past two years. He’s a good and kind young man who has big goals -to play professional sports!
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Clay, South Bend and Penn Township Fire Departments will all be competing on the grill.
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Foster kids like 15-year-old Peyton are hoping to find parents who will adopt him and help him reach his goals.
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The event is free to everyone, and you are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax to some great jazz music.
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This is how deep it was when 16 News Now Chief Photographer Don Shoenfeld went there in the early afternoon.
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Kevin understands the importance of education. He has a lot of ideas for his future employment, but is most interested in law enforcement.
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16 News Now won’t only be at the fair Friday—we’re coming back Saturday, and we’d love for you to join us.
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Here’s a few of the ground rules for people headed here to the fairgrounds.
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Matthew is a natural in the water. He absolutely loves the swimming pool. What Matthew really needs is a family willing to adopt a child with special needs.
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The walk was held near the scene of a deadly shooting that happened in South Bend on June 19th.
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Strikes and Spares in Mishawaka will have you and your family dry and entertained all day, with much more to do than bowling.
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Studies have shown that being generous and giving back, not only helps those in need, but it also has physical and emotional benefits for the giver.
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Jason just finished his freshman year in high school. He’s a teenager who can be silly, yet serious. Adventurous, yet hard-working.
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More than 75 artists from around the country and from right here in St. Joseph County continued the tradition after the pandemic canceled last year’s show.
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Fridays by the Fountain are back for the summer at the John R. Hunt Memorial Plaza.
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A South Bend toddler is recovering from emergency surgery after swallowing 19 magnetic balls that came from his sibling’s toy.
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13-year-old Jaylen is a sports-minded youth who seems to like every game he tries.
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Sunday afternoon marked the second week of a summer long rafting and kayaking season that will continue until September 5.
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Between 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M you can try out yoga, Zumba, barre, grit, and hip-hop classes.
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Kickstands went up at 11:00 A.M. Sat. morning for the first annual Stop the Traffic ride and fundraiser.
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Jared is an avid reader who is also good at math. Engineering might be in his future, someday.
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They waited outside the Walmart on Ireland road for people to drop off gifts, snacks, and other things to keep the troops entertained.
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15-year-old Daniel is well-grounded thanks to his great attitude and his deep faith.
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Green Stem customers will see on the bottom of their receipts some discounts to some restaurants in downtown Niles. It’s not only Green Stem’s way of helping their customers get over the munchies, but it’s also their way of supporting restaurants in their community.
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Jalen has an incredible memory and that’s just part of what makes him a good student. He wants to be an engineer when he grows up.
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The River Ramble Nature Playscape lets kids play with several different natural features, learning about how the river shapes the environment around them.
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Confident and calm are two words to describe 16-year-old Steven. He is an Indiana foster child in need of adoption.
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You can see ‘Fun’ K’s like this one happening at Riley High School going on all across Michiana throughout the month of May.
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While those gofundme donations are pouring in, the folks here at the Tippecanoe Valley High School have also been doing some fundraising of their own. When 16 News Now spoke with Alex and his mother, they talked about how important this support is for his fight.