Hundreds Turn Out for Free Downtown South Bend Screening of Frozen
Friday night was filled with family fun in downtown South Bend. Close to a thousand fans of Disney’s hit animated film Frozen showed up for a free showing on the…more»
Author Archives: Kyle W. Bell
St. Joseph County, Facing Shortfall for 2014 and 2015, Cuts Budget 3 Percent Immediately
The St. Joseph County Council and Commission sent out a memo on Thursday notifying department heads that the county would need to cut both the current 2014 budget and the…more»
Experience Serbian Culture at South Bend’s Serb Fest on Saturday
This weekend is your chance to experience a little piece of Serbia right here in South Bend. Serb Fest is being held on Saturday, July 26 from 4 pm until…more»
Senator Joe Donnelly Wants More Sanctions for Russia
Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) offered tough words to Russia in an interview with a local TV station. The senator spoke to Tom Powell about the conflict in Ukraine and the…more»
Is South Bend Really 3rd Unhappiest City in US? An Analysis of Harvard’s Unhappy Cities Study
Many of you might have woken up yesterday to some pretty surprising news. Local media outlets in the South Bend area reported on a new Harvard study that purports to…more»
Second Indiana Judge Rules Right-to-Work Law Unconstitutional
A second Indiana judge has ruled right-to-work unconstitutional. Lake County Circuit Court Judge George Paras struck down the 2012 law that bans employers from collecting union fees from non-union employees.…more»
Elkhart County Residents Face Stiff Fines for Broad Noise Ordinance
Elkhart County’s noise ordinance just got a bit stiffer. The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s existing noise ordinance on Monday. It now requires increasing…more»
Trial Date Set for Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed Mother of Three
A driver who left the scene of a deadly accident had his initial hearing today. Kyle T. Papa, 23, appeared before St. Joseph Superior Court Judge John M. Marnocha. Papa…more»
President Obama Signs Executive Order Banning LGBT Workplace Discrimination
President Obama signed an executive order on Monday that bans workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity among federal contractors. The executive order gives the Secretary of Labor…more»
Councilman Henry Davis Jr. OWI Court Date Set
South Bend Common Councilman Henry Davis Jr.’s court date is set after a weekend arrest. The councilman has been charged with two counts of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated,…more»