Mayor to Deliver State of the City at Washington High School
Mayor Pete Buttigieg is set to deliver his fourth state of the city address next month. The mayor’s office has confirmed that the state of the city will be held…more»
Author Archives: Kyle W. Bell
Judge Dismisses NSA Lawsuit Citing ‘State Secrets’
A federal judge ruled in favor of the National Security Agency in a key surveillance case on Tuesday, dismissing a challenge which claimed the government’s spying operations were groundless and…more»
South Bend Democrats Kick Off 2015 Campaign Season
Democrats kicked off election season on Wednesday with a meet and greet event at the UAW Local 5 Union Hall in South Bend. Over one hundred people were in attendance…more»
President Obama Unveils War Authorization Resolution Against ISIS
President Barack Obama today made the case for military action against ISIS. The president unveiled a proposal to grant him authorization for the use of force. He is seeking a…more»
Cops, Coffee & Conversation Event Hopes to Build Stronger Police-Community Relations
A local event tomorrow afternoon hopes to continue a dialogue between police officers and the community that they serve. It is one of several initiatives to improve police-community relations in…more»
Jon Stewart Leaving The Daily Show
Jon Stewart announced Tuesday during a taping of the Daily Show that he is stepping down this year. The 52 year old late night comedian has interviewed thousands of guests…more»
Indiana ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill Permits Legal Entities to Sue for Damages
Indiana’s legislature is currently considering a number of so-called “religious freedom” bills that have arose in the months since the state was forced to begin recognizing same-sex marriages. Senate Bill…more»
Mayor Touts South Bend’s AA Credit Rating
Mayor Pete Buttigieg sounded mostly upbeat about South Bend’s financial health during an annual fiscal address to the Common Council on Monday night. “South Bend once again has one of…more»
South Bend Common Council Approves $25 Million Smart Streets Proposal
The South Bend Common Council approved a $25 million plan on Monday night that would convert two of the city’s main thoroughfares from one-way to two-way traffic. The Smart Streets…more»
Supreme Court Clears Way for Marriage Equality in Alabama as State Judges Defy Court Order
The US Supreme Court has declined to issue a stay of a federal court ruling that Alabama’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, clearing the way for marriage equality in the…more»