Federal biologists have discovered an unusual phenomenon on a beach in northwest Alaska: a massive gathering of walruses—35,000 of them—crowded onto a small strip of shore. This swarm, which was…more»
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has been home for a week from a seven month tour in Afghanistan. Dozens of people came out to welcome the mayor at South Bend…more»
Stink bugs are invading homes in Northern Indiana and across the Midwest right about now, as they have done for the past several years. The invasive species from China, Japan…more»
Yesterday, we reported that Purple Porch Co-op — the local full-service grocery store in downtown South Bend — was awarded a $100,000 grant from the federal government to purchase equipment…more»
The Supreme Court on Thursday released a partial list of cases that it will hear in its upcoming term. The same-sex marriage cases pending across the US, including ones from…more»
The people of Detroit are vowing resistance after a federal bankruptcy judge on Monday ruled that the city can continue shutting off water to its poorest residents if their bills…more»
The Purple Porch Co-op has been named the recipient of a $100,000 federal grant to purchase new equipment and promote their store through marketing efforts. The Purple Porch Co-op features…more»
California has become the first state to ban single-use plastic bags. Plastic bans cause damage to sewer systems and natural waterways. Governor Jerry Brown signed the legislation into law on…more»
University of Michigan students are demanding the termination of their school’s athletic director after a weekend incident involving a severely injured college football player and the first three loss September…more»
The CDC today confirmed the first case of Ebola virus diagnosed in the United States. While it is not the first case of Ebola to reach US shores — American…more»