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News

Monday marked the first Mishawaka Common Council meeting since 16 News Now obtained body camera...

MPD traffic stop briefly discussed during common council meeting

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Maria Catanzarite
Monday marked the first Mishawaka Common Council meeting since WNDU obtained body camera footage that showed police pulling over the mayor's son.

News

South Bend unveils ‘High Skill Immigration Fund’

South Bend launches fund for employers of high-skill immigrants

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By 16 News Now
The initiative matches employer costs up to $4,000 per H-1B visa candidate that the employer applied to sponsor in the 2023 H-1B visa lottery.

News

Recommendation to close Clay High School as part of Facilities Master Plan

Recommendation to close Clay High School as part of Facilities Master Plan

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By 16 News Now and Monica Murphy
During a school board meeting Monday, trustees heard a presentation from HPM about the district’s facilities master plan.

News

The search narrows for a new director of South Bend’s Community Police Review Board on March...

Search narrows for director of South Bend’s Community Police Review Board

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Five candidates were given invitations to the St. Joseph Community Library for their final pitch to the board and the public.

News

First Alert Forecast: More clouds but warmer temperatures on Tuesday

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Matt Engelbrecht
High temperatures will be above average with rain/thunderstorm chances most of the week

News

Rochester man dead after single-vehicle crash on US-31

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
A police investigation is underway after a Rochester man died in a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon.

News

$20M wrongful death lawsuit filed for Michigan City inmate

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Mark Peterson
A lawsuit seeks $20 million in damages for the stabbing death of an inmate at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City.

News

Crowdfunding campaign launched to bring hotel to Knox

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Matt Gotsch
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation has launched a campaign to bring an upper-midscale hotel to Knox.

Notre Dame

Irish dance into Sweet 16, gear up for rematch against Maryland

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Matt Loch and 16 News Now
Revenge is likely on Notre Dame's mind, as Maryland handed the Irish their first loss of the season back in December.

Lauren's Medical Moment

Medical Moment: The TetraSki

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Now, researchers are working on innovative ways to help their patients enjoy things they thought they would never do again.
10 Day Forecast
10 Day Forecast

What's Good

Homes for Heroes honors Mishawaka social workers with award luncheon

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Homes for Heroes provided a free lunch for the whole team at Benchmark Family Services on Monday and even gave out an award!

What's Good

South Bend honors local legend Adeline Wigfall-Jones with street sign

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Miss Adeline has been in business at Wigfall Barbershop on W. Washington Street since 1976.

Crime

Elkhart man convicted for child molestation

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Kenneth Nipper has been convicted of nine counts of child molestation.

News

SBPD to host next ‘Prospect Day’ hiring event in June

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Looking for a chance to make a difference? Well, the South Bend Police Department is hiring!

Crime

Third sentencing hearing ordered for 1989 murder case out of Berrien County

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Mark Peterson
Efran Paredes, Jr. was just 15 years old when he robbed the grocery store where he worked and shot and killed the assistant store manager.

News

Elkhart’s Hall of Heroes Museum robbed; GoFundMe started to repair damages

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
The Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum was robbed after someone broke into the facility on Cassopolis Street early Sunday morning.

Events

Lizzie Velasquez to share inspirational message at The Great LOGAN Nose-On Luncheon

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Lizzie was born with a condition that doesn't allow her body to gain weight. She took that viral comment and turned it around.

Pets

2nd Chance Pet: Maeve

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Elaine Baell from Pet Refuge joined us on 16 News Now at Noon to introduce us to a cat named Maeve!

College

Bethel men’s basketball wins NCCAA national championship

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
The Pilots defeated Clinton College 78-72 on Saturday night to claim the 2023 NCCAA National Championship.

Crimestoppers

Michiana Unsolved: The Murder of Demetrius Echols

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Christine Karsten
Imagine coming into town to see family, only to be gunned down right outside a relative’s home.That is exactly what happened to 35-year-old Demetrius Echols just a few months ago.

News

Marshall County Sheriff’s Dept. investigating after pedestrian hit by car

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Police were called around 11:10 p.m. on Friday on reports of a car hitting a pedestrian on Michigan Road near 2C Road.

News

National Safe Place Week gets underway

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Melissa Stephens
There are more than a hundred safe place sites in St. Joseph County alone, the YMCA O’Brien Center being one of the newest locations.

News

Local leaders exploring alternatives for Portage Manor closure

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:05 AM EDT
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By Matt Gotsch
At the meeting, various subcommittees were created to consider financial, operational, legal, and advocacy issues related to continued operations.

News

Man arrested in Benton Township homicide investigation

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:54 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Officers were called just after 3:30 p.m. to the 2700 block of Townline Road on a report of a shooting.

News

Body pulled from St. Joseph River in Elkhart

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:47 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Officials say the Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating, which is standard protocol.

News

Suspect arrested in shooting at South Bend apartment complex

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:30 PM EDT
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By Matt Gotsch and 16 News Now
Traiv On McClellan, 20, of South Bend was arrested for two counts of battery with a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness.

News

Teenage girl seriously injured in Elkhart County crash

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:11 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
She was taken to the hospital for head, neck, and internal injuries. Police say she was not wearing a seat belt.

News

2 firefighters, 2 residents injured in South Bend house fire

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Officials said the firefighters suffered minor injuries while the residents' conditions are currently unknown.

Notre Dame

Irish hold on to defeat Mississippi State; advance to Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Lauren Ebo had 10 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks to help No. 3 seed Notre Dame beat 11th-seed Mississippi State 53-48 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

News

Sunday Morning Spotlight: DJ’s Sweet Treats

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Jack Springgate caught up with DJ to find out how business is going as she balances school, sports, and running a business at the same time.

News

Valparaiso man seriously injured in Berrien County crash

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:12 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Officers were called around 12:25 a.m. to the crash on U.S. 12 near Forest Beach Road in New Buffalo Township.

News

Grab the sunglasses and winter coat before heading out today!

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:49 AM EDT
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By Courtney Jorgensen
Decreasing clouds throughout the day but still chilly

Crime

20-year-old man arrested following fatal hit-and-run crash in Kosciusko County

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:56 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Cayden Collins, 20, of Huntington County was arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on a preliminary charge of leaving the scene of a fatality accident.

News

Missing Goshen boy found safe

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:39 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Police say he is now safe and with his family.

Indiana

Missing Ind. teen believed to be in ‘extreme danger,’ police say

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 1:10 AM EDT
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By Taylor Williams, WPTA Staff and Gray News staff
Hundreds of volunteers joined together to search for the 14-year-old alongside police.

News

Michigan Council on Women and Tech hosts ‘Girls Rock I.T.’ event

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The event targeted girls in 4th grade through 8th grade who are interested in learning coding basics, game and app development.

Crime

Mother charged in LaPorte County crash that resulted in daughter’s death

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:29 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
A mother from Walkerton has been charged in connection with a February crash in LaPorte County that left her 7-year-old daughter dead and two others hurt.

News

‘Ringin’ in the Irish’ handbell concert comes to Century Center

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By Matt Gotsch
Over 250 local and regional handbell musicians gathered in South Bend for the Ringin' the Irish concert.

News

First Alert Weather: Snow showers end Sunday morning; Sunshine Sunday PM

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Andrew Whitmyer
Spring arrives Monday with a nice warm-up for the upcoming week!

High School

SEMI-STATE: NorthWood punches ticket to state final; Penn, Glenn, Marquette fall short

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Four Michiana-area teams entered Semi-State Saturday with a chance at reaching the state finals next weekend in Indianapolis.

Pets

Saturday Morning Sitdown: Bittersweet Pet Resort

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Bittersweet Pet Resort offers luxury lodging, dog training, doggie day care, and a grooming facility for your furry friends!

News

South Bend Venues Parks & Arts helps youth find jobs for the summer

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Organizations and businesses like the YMCA, Charles Black Center, and Howard Park Public House are looking to hire youth ages 15-21.

News

58th annual Robo-Pong Table Tennis Tournament takes place at IU South Bend this weekend

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 2:15 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The tournament is welcoming 200 entrants from 22 states, including past champions, Olympic coaches, and participants of all ages and skill levels.

News

Sugar Camp Days festival celebrates 50th year this weekend

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 2:07 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Sugar Camp Days at Bendix Woods County Park is a winter festival dedicated to maple syrup and teaching you all about it!

Pets

2nd Chance Pet: Andy

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:32 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
If you want to adopt Andy or any other pet, you can call Pet Refuge at (574) 231-1122.

Pets

Pet Vet: Cushing’s Disease

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:58 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
If you want to contact Dr. Visser, you can reach him at the Center for Animal Health by calling 888-PETS-VETS.

News

From the ashes; First Church of God set to reopen after 2021 fire

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Matt Gotsch
The new building was designed with the community in mind, with adult and children learning spaces, a kitchen, and a basketball court, all off the main hallway.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame dominates Southern Utah 82-56 in opening game of NCAA Tourney

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch, 16 News Now and The Associated Press
This one was all Notre Dame right from tipoff, as the Irish started the game on a 16-0 run and kept their foot on the gas.

Crime

LaPorte man arrested for impersonating public servant

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
27-year-old Jacob Carder turned himself into the LaPorte County Jail on Friday after an arrest warrant was issued for impersonating a public servant.

Michigan

Michigan lawmakers reintroduce bills to make child marriage illegal

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Currently, 16- and 17-year-olds in the state can get married with permission from a parent or guardian.
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