3 Million Gallons of Drilling Wastewater Spilled in North Dakota
A pipeline rupture earlier this month in North Dakota is now revealed to have spilled a possible record-setting amount of “brine” created as a byproduct of oil drilling, with the…more»
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Throwback Thursday: The Kizer House
South Bend has been home to many prolific families over the years. One that you might not have heard of is the Kizer family. William Kizer, a local business leader…more»
‘Deflategate’ Shadow Hangs Over Patriots Ahead of Super Bowl
The New England Patriots remain in the hot seat days after their 45 to 7 trouncing of the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game. The lopsided win was not…more»
Free Speech Debate Sparked After Charlie Hebdo Attacks
Only days after solidarity marches and calls for a respect for freedom of speech, French officials have arrested citizens that had no connection to the Charlie Hebdo shooting — including…more»
Morris Performing Arts Center Recognized as Top 100 Theater Worldwide
The Morris Performing Arts Center is receiving national accolades as it ranked #85 in the 2014 list of “Top 200 Worldwide Theatres” based on ticket sales of nearly 80,000. The…more»
FULL TEXT: Read President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union Address
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: We are fifteen years into this new century. Fifteen years that dawned with terror touching our shores; that unfolded…more»
VIDEO: President Obama Delivers 2015 State of the Union Address
President Barack Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union address shortly after 9 pm tonight. The president is expected to speak about his proposed tax cut for middle…more»
PHOTOS: Tippecanoe Place, Copshaholm, Kizer House, Birdsell Mansion
Eighteen separate local landmarks and museums opened the doors to the public on Monday as part of South Bend’s yearlong 150th anniversary celebration. While we were unable to visit every…more»
Residents Flock to South Bend Landmarks and Museums
Hundreds of local residents and out-of-towners took in history at eighteen separate South Bend locations on Monday. The event — part of the yearlong 150th anniversary celebration of South Bend…more»
PHOTOS: Chateau Bendix – Trinity School at Greenlawn
Trinity School opened its doors on Monday to a rare public tour as part of a yearlong celebration of South Bend’s sesquicentennial. Construction of the historic estate began in 1909.…more»