Police Body Cameras Could Come to South Bend as Soon as 2015
Police body cameras could be coming to South Bend in the near future, although a time frame for implementation, the precise cost and how the city will pay for the…more»
Author Archives: Kyle W. Bell
Afghanistan War Officially Ends But 11,000 American Forces Will Remain in 2015
With little fanfare, the United States and NATO formally ended the longest war in U.S. history with a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on Sunday, leaving observers to wonder what —…more»
Chicago Bears Fire GM Phil Emery, Coach Marc Trestman
The Chicago Bears finished another disappointing football season with a loss to the division rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The loss capped a tumultuous season that ends with a clean…more»
Idris Elba Continues Flirtation with James Bond Role
Idris Elba continues to flirt with fans as the potential successor to the James Bond spy film franchise. The British actor — who has starred in the films American Gangster,…more»
Pope Francis to Push for Action on Climate Change in 2015
Pope Francis will take on global warming in 2015, with a lengthy speech on human ecology and climate change to the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, an address to the United…more»
Follow Santa’s Journey Across the Globe with NORAD’s Santa Tracker
Santa Claus is making his annual trek across the globe to deliver presents to boys and girls. NORAD is tracking Santa’s movements, as they have done for the past 59…more»
Ukraine Moves Toward NATO Alliance with Parliament Vote
Signaling a step toward NATO membership and further western alliance, the Ukraine parliament on Tuesday voted to drop the country’s ‘non-aligned’ status, which had prevented the country from joining such…more»
FDA Lifting Lifetime Ban on Gay Blood Donors
The Food and Drug Administration made a historic shift on Tuesday, announcing that the government agency in charge of protecting the nation’s blood supply would end the lifetime ban on…more»
South Bend Common Council Weighs Diversity in Police and Fire Departments
The South Bend Common Council is actively discussing ways for the city to increase minority representation in the police and fire departments. The Common Council unanimously passed a non-binding resolution…more»
US Public Transportation Ridership Hits Record Levels Despite Dipping Gas Prices
Despite plummeting gas prices, public transportation ridership in the U.S. hit a record high. According to a new report by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), 2.7 billion trips were…more»