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Elkhart Homicide Unit investigating fatal shooting

Elkhart County Homicide Unit Investigating Fatal Shooting

Updated: moments ago
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By 16 News Now
Investigation is underway following a late night shooting in Elkhart.

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We may be in the middle of winter, but it’s time to start thinking about your spring garden.

Free Winter Garden Growing Series underway at Unity Gardens

Updated: 12 minutes ago
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By Melissa Stephens
We may be in the middle of winter, but it’s time to start thinking about your spring garden.

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A prayer is said for Tyre Nichols and his family at a prayer vigil in South Bend on Sunday night.

Prayer vigil held for Tyre Nichols in South Bend

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Matt Gotsch
At St. Paul Bethel Baptist Church in South Bend on Sunday night, those in attendance were praying for peace and for mothers who have lost children, but above all, they were praying for change.

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Gage Strawderman, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash along U.S. 12,...

Young Edwardsburg man killed in crash

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
A 19-year-old Edwardsburg mas was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday.

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Cold Air Arrives Today, Scattered Flurries

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Chuck Heaver
Lake effect snow showers tonight with some patchy freezing drizzle, then frigid air moves into Michiana

Penn Boys Basketball Coach Al Rhodes coaches 1,000th career game

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
His team improved to 16-1 on the season with an 80-41 win over the Goshen Redhawks on Saturday.

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Sunday Morning Spotlight: Cultivate Food Rescue

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Jim Conklin, co-founder and executive director of Cultivate Food Rescue, joined Jack Springgate on 16 News Now Sunday Morning to talk about the organization’s continued growth.

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Slick roads to start your Sunday morning, turning colder this week

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Courtney Jorgensen
Icy roadways to get your Sunday morning started, before colder air filters into Michiana

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Man struck by vehicle in Cass County

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 1:16 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
A Three Rivers man was seriously injured early Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle outside of Cassopolis.

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A Quarter Century of Change: Reins of Life holds 25th annual Kelsey Marie Meekhof Memorial Dinner and Auction

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 12:30 AM EST
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By Matt Gotsch
Among those who greatly benefited from Reins of Life’s equine-assisted therapy was Kelsey Meekhof, for whom the event is named in honor.
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‘Discover Winter Nights’ returns to Cass County for 17th year

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:34 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Families enjoyed the snow at the 'Discover Winter Nights' event in Cass County on Saturday night.

First Alert Weather Forecast: Light snow & freezing rain Saturday night

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Andrew Whitmyer
Small accumulations of snow and ice will lead to very slick travel for parts of Michiana Saturday night into Sunday morning.

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Granger Community Church feeds local community with annual food drop

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:39 PM EST
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By Samantha Albert
Granger Community Church feeds 6,400 families through its annual food drop.

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The Michiana Boat and Sports Show is back in South Bend

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM EST
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By Samantha Albert
The Michiana Boat and Sports Show is showcasing more than 100 watercrafts, with deals and promotions, to help make your boat purchase the best.

Pets

2nd Chance Pet: Maya Papaya

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:48 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
If you want to adopt Maya Papaya or any other pet, you can contact South Bend Animal Resource Center at 574-235-9303.

Pets

Pet Vet: Upper Respiratory Infection

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST
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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.

High School

ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: Scores, highlights from Jan. 27, 2023

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:34 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for Roundball Roundup!

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Retired South Bend officer responds to deadly beating of Tyre Nichols

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:28 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Here in South Bend, 16 News Now spoke with Lynn Coleman, a retired South Bend Police Department officer of 23 years, on how he interpreted the response from officers on Nichols' beating.

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South Bend Community School Corp. adds cutting-edge, electric buses to fleet

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:59 PM EST
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By Samantha Albert
SBCSC unveils new electric buses, that will save money for the school, as well as taxpayers, and help the planet.

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State bill seeks funding for stadium expansion, convention center at Four Winds Field

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Mark Peterson
Details of plans to improve and expand South Bend’s baseball stadium are trickling out now that a bill moving through the Indiana legislature could open up the funding floodgates.

Crime

Man accused of killing bicyclist found not guilty of reckless driving causing death

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:45 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
However, Sammie Davis was found guilty of failure to stop at a personal injury accident causing serious bodily impairment or death and driving with a suspended license.

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Two South Bend developments awarded millions in low-income housing tax credits

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
These incentives only go to projects that promise to build affordable housing units, which is the plan for the two developments that earned the award here in South Bend.

Health

Michigan Dept. of Health expands opioid health home services to Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph counties

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:04 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The program works to help coordinate care for Medicaid users who suffer from opioid use disorder.

Crime

Police: Man arrested after reportedly running in-and-out of traffic on U.S. 31

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:38 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Thomas Witt, 31, of Crawfordsville was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Events

Notre Dame Student Film Festival taking place this weekend

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The 34th annual event runs from Friday through Sunday at the Browning Cinema in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Events

Michiana Boat & Sports Show happening this weekend in South Bend

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:29 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Multiple boat retailers will be showing off their latest and greatest models at the Century Center.

Events

Tickets on sale now for Walker Hayes concert at Notre Dame

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:09 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Tickets are on sale now on Ticketmaster. Prices range from $39 to $129, plus taxes and fees.

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1 dead, 5 hurt in Kosciusko County crash

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
It happened just before 8:15 p.m. on Thursday on State Road 25 near County Road 100 South.

Sleepless in Michiana

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:06 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
Sleepless in Michiana

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Saint Joseph High School community remembers Father Walter Bly

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:59 AM EST
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By Matt Gotsch and 16 News Now
Father Bly was a longtime theology teacher, football coach, and chaplain at Saint Joseph High School.

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Chili Tour returns to St. Joseph

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:48 AM EST
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By Melissa Stephens
There will be 28 businesses participating, with 31 different types of chili to sample.

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South Bend Common Council seeks citizen applications for standing committees

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The South Bend Common Council is looking for residents to serve on standing committees.

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Contents of classified documents found in Pence’s Carmel home under FBI review

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The contents of classified documents found in the Carmel, Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence are revealed.

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Man bound for trial in 2021 Benton Harbor homicide

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:51 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
36-year-old Ricky Bridgeman is facing multiple charges, including open murder and felony firearm.

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Pokagon Band presents $860K in checks for city services, community development

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
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By Matt Gotsch
It’s all part of their community engagement plan to provide funds for local nonprofits and city development projects.

News

South Bend Cubs pitch improvements to state lawmakers

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM EST
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By Mark Peterson
A proposal to fund improvements in and around South Bend’s baseball stadium was laid out Thursday in Indianapolis.

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Indiana bill would update laws for crimes committed by HIV-positive people

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:21 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Hoosiers have introduced a bill that would modernize Indiana's laws dealing with HIV.

Crime

Elkhart man found guilty of killing roommate

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:15 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
As the jury deliberated, Dustin McKee pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and unlawful use of a firearm.

Michigan

Michigan court ruling halts $13.03 minimum wage increase

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:56 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Michigan Court of Appeals’ unanimous decision stops minimum wage in the state from increasing from $10.10 to $13.03 on Feb. 2 and keeps current wage and benefit requirements intact.

Crime

California man convicted in 1999 rape of Logansport woman appeals sentence

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:32 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
A California man convicted in October 2022 for the 1999 rape and kidnapping of a Logansport woman is now appealing his sentence.

Crime

All 3 suspects arrested in homicide of Benton Harbor man

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says all three suspects in the homicide of a 74-year-old Benton Harbor man are now in custody.

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Graduation ceremonies for South Bend Schools to be held at Compton Family Ice Arena

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:02 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The district says more information about tickets will be communicated to students and their families in the coming weeks.

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1 dead in crash involving semi on U.S. 12 in Berrien County

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:48 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
It happened around 11:40 a.m. on Thursday near Franklin Road just south of Buchanan.

Crime

Man charged in connection with November shooting in South Bend

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:56 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
After investigating and processing evidence, the South Bend Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit identified Trevonn Johnson, 29, as a suspect.

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Goshen man dies from injuries in Elkhart County crash

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:30 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
It happened last week at the intersection of State Road 13 and County Road 34.

News

Winter fire safety reminders

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:47 AM EST
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By Melissa Stephens
In these cold winter months, first responders are making sure you are prepared in case of an emergency.

Crime

Teen found guilty in murder of Grace Ross

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:26 AM EST
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By 16 News Now and Samantha Albert
Anthony Hutchens was found guilty of one count of murder and one count of child molesting.

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Planning for Round Barn Restaurant & Pub advances

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
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By 16 News Now and Monica Murphy
A new Round Barn Restaurant & Pub is one step closer to opening in Niles.

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Historic schoolhouse in Cass County to be restored

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:11 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Brownsville School #1 will be restored and used to display items from other public, one-room schools in Cass County.

Crime

Trial underway for man accused of killing bicyclist in Stevensville

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Sammie Davis is accused of striking a bicyclist and killing him with his SUV along Red Arrow Highway in 2019.
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