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News

The one day event will feature plenty of different items from some of the areas local artisans,...

Over 100 local business’ on display for 12 annual Homespun fall artisan market

Updated: 19 minutes ago
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By Waleed Alamleh
The Homespun fall artisan market is making it's return to the St. Joe County fair grounds, where over 100 local businesses and vendors will be showcased.

News

First Alert Weather

First Alert Forecast: Expect a warm & dry football weekend in Michiana

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Andrew Whitmyer
We need rain, but rain percentages will stay at 0% through the weekend.

News

String of break-ins in Twyckenham Hills, Ridgedale neighborhoods

String of break-ins in Twyckenham Hills, Ridgedale neighborhoods

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By 16 News Now and Monica Murphy
People gathered at Living Stones Church in South Bend Thursday night after a string of break-ins in the Twyckenham Hills and Ridgedale neighborhoods.

Notre Dame

Actor Vince Vaughn talks to fans between periods of an NHL hockey game between the Arizona...

Vince Vaughn selected as guest picker for ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ in South Bend

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Vaughn is no stranger to “College GameDay,” joining the show in 2020 during a remote broadcast and in 2012 ahead of Notre Dame’s matchup against Stanford.

High School

Warsaw football gears up for pivotal NLC matchup at Mishawaka

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Drew Sanders, Matt Loch and 16 News Now
The Tigers and the Cavemen are both 3-0 in NLC play, and the winner of Friday night’s showdown will be in the driver’s seat to claim the league title.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA...

Freeman offers final advice on avoiding distractions ahead of Ohio State matchup

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Matt Loch and 16 News Now
There’s a lot going on in town before the big game and it’s right in the middle of campus, so the players can’t escape like they could when the two teams met in Columbus last year.

News

Mike and Lauren hug after a heart scare at the Notre Dame football game in 2022.

‘She was my guardian angel’: Nurse saves fan during Notre Dame football game

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Joshua Short
In just seconds, Lauren Huyvaert went from fan to first responder, coming to the aid of a man who was unresponsive at the Notre Dame football game.

News

Excitement building in South Bend ahead of Ohio State-Notre Dame game

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By George Mallet
The matchup between the Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes this Saturday is the talk of Michiana.

Crime

Rease Pence

18-year-old found guilty of 2022 double homicide at Laurel Woods Apartments

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
A jury found Rease Pence guilty on Thursday of two counts of murder for the June 18, 2022, homicides of Jamie Binns and Samantha Lawson.

Medical Moment

Medical Moment: AI preventing hearing loss

Medical Moment: AI preventing hearing loss

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Vanderbilt doctors are creating artificial intelligence to record and analyze ear drum videos.

News

North Liberty utilities expanding to include new Potato Creek Inn

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Mark Peterson
The town is scheduled to hold two bid openings for utility work in October.

News

‘Athletes First’ kicking back on Eddy Street for Notre Dame game tailgate

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By 16 News Now and Natacha Casal
Athletes First, sponsored by Winnebago, is a premier sports agency that represents NFL players, college athletes, and coaches.

Food

Michiana Eats: Tropicana Ice Cream Shop

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Tropicana’s new Elkhart ice cream shop is located at 160 Easy Shopping Place.

News

Volunteer registration open for 84th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Event organizers say they are looking for all sorts of volunteer positions, from concessions to golf assistants.

Indiana

Minneapolis murder suspect mistakenly released from jail in Indiana

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WRTV staff
Kevin Mason was released less than 48 hours after his arrest because of a clerical error.

News

Celebrating National Chai Day with Apothica Teas!

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Thursday is National Chai Day, so we brought in our friend Laura Hollister from Apothica Teas in Niles to help us understand what it is and why it’s become so popular.

News

Watervliet man dies after drowning while fishing out of kayak in Paw Paw Lake

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Deputies began CPR until medics arrived, but their lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.

Michigan

Missing 2-year-old found in rural area sleeping with one family dog, while another stood nearby

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By TV6 News Team and Debra Worley
A person riding an ATV found a 2-year-old who had gone missing in a rural area of Michigan.

What's Good

Roosevelt Elementary in Stevensville named National Blue Ribbon School

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
The honor is bestowed on fewer than 400 schools from across the United States each year, and only 13 schools in Michigan were recognized this year.

Crime

Police: 14-year-old intentionally set fire at athletic complex in Michigan City

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
The boy was charged with arson, burglary, and institutional criminal mischief.

Crime

Victim of deadly shooting in Elkhart identified

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:28 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now and Matt Gotsch
The victim was identified Friday morning as Tom Moser III, 44, of Elkhart.

News

Ribbon cutting held for tennis courts at Ward Baker Park

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:27 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The newest tennis courts in Michiana come to Mishawaka.

News

New space-themed park opening in Mishawaka

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Space-themed park Smiley is slated to open on Thursday, Oct. 5, in Mishawaka.

News

Arlington Swim Club fundraising to keep program afloat

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:01 PM EDT
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By Monica Murphy and 16 News Now
The Arlington Swim Club has been trying to play catchup after a former board member stole funds for nearly a decade.

News

Suspect arrested after police pursuit on South Bend’s west side

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:59 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a police pursuit in South Bend.

Indiana

Governor Holcomb chairs economic development meeting in Goshen

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By Mark Peterson
Wednesday, Governor Holcomb chaired a public meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation board in Goshen.

High School

Mishawaka football prepares for like-minded opponent in Warsaw

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch and 16 News Now
This week’s Monteith’s Best One Spotlight Game of the Week features two teams from the Northern Lakes Conference who are unbeaten in league play.

News

SBPD swears in veteran detective to handle cold cases

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Matt Gotsch
Detective Craig Whitfield has worked in local law enforcement for over 35 years, and now, he’s bringing that experience to South Bend to solve cases that have long gone cold.

Indiana

Indiana AG: Beware of shipping and delivery scam

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Attorney General Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to watch for texts and emails informing them of shipping-and-delivery issues with items they supposedly have ordered.

News

TOPS Club celebrating 75th anniversary

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By George Mallet
Here in Michiana, TOPS has a lot of committed members, and they’re celebrating a milestone anniversary.

News

Bed & Breakfast near Bremen booked ahead of Ohio State-Notre Dame game

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By George Mallet
As the Notre Dame football team hosts Ohio State this weekend, South Bend will host a powerful economic boom. But that boom extends well beyond the city limits of South Bend.

News

Medical Moment: FDA approves first-ever drug to slow Alzheimer’s

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
There is no cure yet, but now, a newly FDA-approved drug is helping to slow its progression before it’s too late.

Indiana

7-year-old girl survives ‘freak accident’ after dart gets stuck in her skull

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
A 7-year-old girl is home with her family after an accident involving a dart nearly took her life.

News

Indiana seniors embrace glamour in celebration of Barbie

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Heritage Point of Ft. Wayne Senior Living joined in the Barbie movie craze earlier this month!

News

Elkhart police issue employment scam warning

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Elkhart authorities have issued a warning to job seekers about potential employment scams in the area!

News

Quick, easy exercise ideas with Orangetheory!

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:40 PM EDT
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By Lauren Moss
Coach Chanler Ellsworth showed Lauren Moss and Joshua Short a few moves that people can expect in class.

Food

Healthier tailgate food options for Ohio State-Notre Dame game

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:06 PM EDT
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By Lauren Moss and 16 News Now
Brittany Hawkey, executive chef from Martin’s Super Markets, joined us on 16 News Now at Noon to go over some healthier food options for the big game this weekend.

Crime

Suspect tased after police chase of stolen vehicle across state line dies in hospital

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The officer who tased the suspect has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.

News

Mishawaka police officers moving to 12-hour patrol shifts next year

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:43 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The ordinance calls for officers to work seven days out of a 14-day cycle and get every other weekend off. It also calls for a pay raise.

What's Good

Jimtown Intermediate recognized as National Blue Ribbon School

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:43 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Jimtown Intermediate is one of two schools here in Michiana to be recognized with the honor.

Crime

New trial date set for Benton Township pastor facing charges in criminal sexual conduct case

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The trial for Carlton Lynch is now set for Oct. 31.

Michigan

Michigan’s top court won’t revive Flint water charges against 7 key figures

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:48 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Since 2016, the attorney general's office, under a Republican and now a Democrat, has tried to hold people criminally responsible for Flint’s water disaster, but there have been no felony convictions or jail sentences.

News

South Bend Clinic answers questions about upcoming flu season

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:46 AM EDT
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By Waleed Alamleh
The South Bend Clinic answered some of the CDC's most frequently asked questions about this upcoming flu season on 16 Morning News Now.

News

Douglas Road will not be open in time for Ohio State-Notre Dame game

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now and Monica Murphy
St. Joseph County Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss the latest on the Douglas Road construction project.

News

Notre Dame alum Yared Nuguse breaks US record for fastest mile

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:39 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The fastest mile time in American history now belongs to a recent Notre Dame grad.

Crime

Suspect involved in Friday night gunfire near Carlisle Street arrested

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:09 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Roberto Ramirez, 45, has been charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a handgun.

Medical Moment

Medical Moment: Why it might be harder for some smokers to quit

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Genetics can make you predisposed to preferences like loving sugary snacks, and, as it turns out, that might also be the case for some smokers.

Indiana

Disturbing details emerge from Delphi murders crime scene in new court docs

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Mark Peterson and 16 News Now
The documents provide extensive details of the crime scene — details attorneys for the defense say points to the involvement of members of a pagan Norse religion called Odinism.

News

St. Joseph County sees home prices fall in August

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
St. Joseph County saw a solid decrease in its median housing cost last month!

News

Four women testify against Buchanan attorney in preliminary hearing

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Four women testified against Buchanan attorney Lanny Fisher on Monday in a criminal sexual misconduct investigation.
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