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Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contract

Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
Another Indiana County is cutting ties with Flock.

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Bavar says the calls come to his work cell phone. He says it started when he turned 65.

Osceola man: “I receive 90 spam calls on average a day”

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
Jeff Bavar says the calls come to his work cell phone. He says it started when he turned 65.

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As we reported last week, the South Bend Police Department had responded to that home 66 times...

West Washington Street Woes: Police have now responded to 739 West Washington St. 91 times just this year

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
739 West Washington Street is listed on the City of South Bend's website as a chronic problem property. In 2026 alone, police have responded to the home 91 times. At least 25 of those times were within just a four-day window.

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Phillip Blain, who lives at the home is facing charges for an August 3rd incident.

West Washington St. Woes: SBPD called to home 66 times this year

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
Neighbors near the home say they are frustrated and something needs to be done.

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Granger Christian School

Granger Christian School announces closure for upcoming school year

Updated: Jul. 24, 2026 at 12:43 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp and WNDU Staff
The announcement leaves roughly 85 students from kindergarten through 12th grade without a school three weeks before classes were set to begin.

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Caught On Tape: Midwest Continental Divide Trail opponent’s interest in data centers

Updated: Jul. 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
The 16 News Now I-Team obtained audio from an April meeting in which Blad Farms owner Brent Burkus discussed selling land for a data center, contradicting his public opposition to a recreation trail.

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Following the I-Team's report, a company offered to donate a free central air system to Hicks.

Company donates free central A/C unit to veteran after I-Team report

Updated: Jul. 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
“When all of this came out, I was in tears. I couldn’t believe it. I could not believe it," Charles Hicks said.

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Elkhart County prosecutor: Failed protocol leads to no charges for former school bus driver

Updated: Jul. 9, 2026 at 4:39 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff and Caroline Klapp
Prosecutor Vicki Becker’s office announced the decision Wednesday, saying it comes down to a failure to follow protocol that resulted in tainted evidence.

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Since one Army veteran and senior citizen removed his unit to comply with the rule, he has...

South Bend mobile home park continues ban on window A/C; senior goes to ER during heat wave

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
Since one Army veteran and senior citizen removed his unit to comply with the rule, he has been struggling to breathe.

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A South Bend homeowner said the company’s machinery created new problems in her yard while...

I&M goes to South Bend woman’s house to address major lawn damage after I-Team call

Updated: Jun. 23, 2026 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
A South Bend homeowner said the company’s machinery created new problems in her yard while crews were repairing a downed power line.

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The phone is ringing at Brad’s Pro Shop once again, but owner Tom Gooley didn’t get his...

South Bend bowling shop recovers phone number after being reassigned without owner’s consent

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
The phone is ringing at Brad’s Pro Shop once again, but owner Tom Gooley didn’t get his landline business number back without a fight.

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An ongoing dispute between the Woodford Trails neighborhood in Granger and USPS has left...

No mail delivery since June 1: I-Team investigates ongoing dispute between USPS and Granger neighborhood

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
People living in the Woodford Trails neighborhood haven’t gotten mail delivered to their door since June 1.

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Saint Joseph Cancer Institute at Saint Joseph Plymouth Medical Center

Saint Joseph Health System to expand cancer care at Plymouth Medical Center

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp and WNDU Staff
The $5 million investment will add infusion services, radiation equipment and a new specialist.

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Former Elkhart school bus driver accused of driving over two times legal limit for commercial vehicle with kids on board

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
State records obtained by the 16 News Now I-Team show Lisa Wig had her bus driver certification revoked by the Indiana Department of Education.

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A state senator and a Notre Dame law professor are advocating for guidelines on the use of...

Trial by Snitch: Push for Reform

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
A state senator and a Notre Dame law professor are advocating for guidelines on the use of inmate testimony in criminal trials.

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Nearly all voters from Elkhart FOP Lodge said they had no confidence in police dept. leadership ahead of Milanese’s resignation

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
Records show 95% of voters expressed no confidence in department leadership weeks before Dan Milanese stepped down.

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Jailhouse informant claims St. Joseph County prosecutors fed him information in multiple cases...

Trial by Snitch: Exclusive video shows inmate confessing to lying under oath

Updated: Apr. 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
Two men are walking free after an inmate came forward years later, saying they lied in their testimony and that the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office fed them information.

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Indiana Dept. of Correction announces closure of Michigan City State Prison

Indiana State Prison in Michigan City implements fire safety measures after inmate burns

Updated: Apr. 21, 2026 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
Two inmates were hospitalized for severe burns in recent months, and two inmates have died in fires at the prison in the last decade.

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Cassopolis

State orders performance evaluation of Village of Cassopolis following WNDU I-Team report

Updated: Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
It comes five months after Melissa McKay filed a complaint about her certificate of occupancy. The state’s Construction Code Enforcement Committee authorized the evaluation to begin at a meeting last week.

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A bill advancing to the South Carolina House floor would require every local and county law...

Inside ICE’s 287(g) program and which Michiana agencies are participating

Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp
The Trump Administration is encouraging law enforcement agencies nationwide to participate in the 287(g) program. Here in Michiana, only two law enforcement agencies have opted in.