$50 million awarded to Michigan before, after and summer school programs
The Michigan Department of Education was awarded $50 million through the Out-of-School Time Grant to provide before and after school and summer educational programming in core subjects, including reading, mathematics and science.
Brandywine Community School Board votes on $5,000 We Need Diverse Books grant
The Brandywine Community School Board met to approve the We Need Diverse Books grant for Brandywine Schools.
Health tips for pets on Thanksgiving
As the family gathers, diving into feasts of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, it's important to remember not everyone in your family can partake.
Reelected South Bend Councilwoman Karen White aims to "rebuild trust and restore hope" after Beacon Heights deaths
Reelected at-large Councilwoman Karen White is using her voice to forge a new path forward following recent deaths in the community.
No reply from Beacon, prompts push to freeze funds
South Bend Common Councilmember Lori Hamann is calling on the City of South Bend to freeze millions in funding allocated towards development around Beacon Memorial Hospital.
New York Times Bestselling Author Ellen Hopkins speaks to Brandywine Community Schools board regarding her "sexually explicit" books
Mixed opinions ran between parents, community members and board members regarding keeping a selection of books deemed "sexually explicit" behind a desk at the media center.
Simon Property Group joins "Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism"
The Simon Property Group, owner of The University Park Mall in Mishawaka, has joined the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) "Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism" in response to the Hamas attack on unarmed civilians in Israel.
The Cass Swim Camp teaches kids swimming techniques for water safety
How can we proactively reduce the amount of drowning deaths before they happen? Sam Adams Elementary's partnership with the YMCA of Greater Michiana's Cass Swim Program is making this possible.
The WGA and studios have reached an "exceptional" tentative agreement after a 146-day strike
On Sunday, September 25, after a 146-day writer's strike, the Writers Guild of America and studios have reached a deal that the Writer's guild calls "exceptional."
Senate passes on House proposed stopgap bill for government funding
Around 9:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, just three hours before the government shutdown, the U.S. Senate completed their vote.
Transportation, economy, public health--Pete Buttigieg weighs in on how a government shutdown can affect Americans
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says a government shutdown would disrupt the progress we've made in transportation.
City proposal to turn a vacant Lafayette Building into an apartment and retail space
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission will consider a proposal to turn a long-vacant historic property lot into a 30-unit apartment complex and retail space.
South Bend Community School Corporation joins litigation against social media companies
The South Bend Community School Corporation unanimously decided tonight to join Michiana schools in a litigation against social media companies.
Elkhart City Common Council votes on homeless property on public space
After the Elkhart City Common Council has repeatedly "tabled" the discussion, tonight a decision has been made.
Indiana and Michigan congressmen speak out against former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's removal
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by some of his own.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente Health Care workers strike
Kaiser Permanente led the largest healthcare walkout in the U.S. on Wednesday, October 4.
Round Barn rehabilitates a historic church into a restaurant and tasting room
Round Barn winery, distillery and brewery are growing as they were green lit for their third location, a church.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides care to ASL speakers through videophones
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will now be available to the deaf and hard of hearing community, without an interpreter, using ASL technology.
Indiana Department of Education issues "no letter grade" for performance-based report cards
Indiana schools will replace the A-F grading scale in lieu of performance based report cards.
Over $2.8 million awarded to combat violence against women
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) has awarded more than $2.8 million to 46 public and nonprofit organizations towards female violence victims.