South Bend Slammed: 9 Inches (And Counting) Sets Snowfall Record in November
A line of heavy lake effect snow dumped over six inches of snow in sporadic parts of South Bend and Mishawaka on Thursday morning, setting a record for the Northern…more»
Author Archives: Kyle W. Bell
1st of 4 Vote Center Public Hearings Taking Place Tonight
St. Joseph County residents can offer their input at a series of public meetings regarding the county’s proposed changes from precinct voting to vote centers. As we reported in an…more»
Kyle Papa Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drunk Driving Death
A drunk driver who left the scene of a deadly accident in St. Joseph County was sentenced today. Kyle T. Papa, 23, pleaded guilty to a class B felony and…more»
South Bend 150 Website Prepares for City’s Sesquicentennial Celebration
Sesquicentennial. Try saying that five times fast. The word does not exactly roll off the tongue, but it is an important milestone that South Bend is about to reach next…more»
South Bend Aims for Sustainability to Improve Environment, Save Tax Dollars
You probably have never heard of the Office of Sustainability. Situated in a nondescript office building on the former highly industrial Sample Street — tucked away in a corner of…more»
Memorial Hospital Hosting ACA Open Enrollment Information Event
A local hospital is joining South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg in hosting an open enrollment event for residents seeking information on health insurance options. The second round of open enrollment…more»
US and China Reach ‘Historic Agreement’ on Carbon Emissions
After months of secret negotiations, a surprise joint announcement by U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jingping revealed the world’s two largest contributors to global warming have made…more»
Editorial: The Time for Net Neutrality is Now
We have long had a debate in the United States about the proper balance of government regulation. Some of these debates are legitimate concerns about government overreach; others have been…more»
Lame Duck Senator Urged to Release CIA Torture Report
Colorado Senator Mark Udall (D), one of the few congressional dissenters against U.S. government agencies’ secrecy and spying, was voted out of office last week. Now, transparency advocates are urging…more»
South Bend Office of Sustainability Seeking Community Input
South Bend’s Office of Sustainability is looking for your input. The office that is tasked with helping the city to become a more sustainable place is asking city residents to…more»