South Bend Silver Hawks Become Chicago Cubs Class A Affiliate
The South Bend Silver Hawks are officially a class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The deal, which is expected to run through 2018, will bring the Cubs organization to…more»
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US House Approves Plan to Arm Syrian Rebels
Amid deep skepticism and fears of expanding war, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to authorize President Barack Obama’s plan to train and arm “moderate” rebels in Syria…more»
Transpo Acquiring 16 New Compressed Natural Gas Buses
Transpo is set to introduce a new fleet of buses powered with compressed natural gas. The regional public transportation organization, servicing areas in South Bend and Mishawaka, is replacing fifteen…more»
How Long Does It Take to Finish These Popular Books?
It’s easy to put off reading a book. Unless it captures your heart (and you have the free time), chances are that you will not plow through in one or…more»
Lafayette Traffic Restricted as Two-Way Street Conversion Begins
If you drive through downtown South Bend today, you may notice that Lafayette Boulevard is closed temporarily between Monroe and Western Avenue with limited one-way traffic access just north of…more»
Obama Deploys Army to Africa as US Steps Up Ebola Outbreak Prevention
The White House outlined on Tuesday its efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak. The United States is ramping up its efforts in West Africa with the deployment of 3000 US…more»
Mayor Peter Buttigieg Returning from Afghanistan
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is returning home from Afghanistan after a six month deployment. Buttigieg has served as a lieutenant in the US Navy Reserves. Deputy Mayor Mark Neal…more»
Notre Dame Climbs Into College Football’s Top 10
Notre Dame has moved into the top 10 for the first time this college football season. The Irish are ranked 9th in the nation in both the USA Today Coaches’…more»
Indiana Toll Road Operators Consider Bankruptcy, Sale of 75 Year Lease
The operators of the Indiana Toll Road are facing possible bankruptcy. The foreign consortium which bought the rights to a $3.8 billion, 75 year lease of the 157 mile long…more»
Colbert Marks Star Spangled Banner’s 200th Anniversary
Oh say can you see. The 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner was last week. Stephen Colbert commemorated the occasion with Lonn Taylor, co-author of The Star-Spangled Banner: The…more»