South Bend event organizer Ryan Hill says the rallies raise awareness, let Trump's critics know they're not alone, and help critics identify each other for future action.
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St. Joseph County Police have seen a trend of troublesome parties at short-term rentals. They urge property owners to be wary of local people renting their homes for just one night.
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On Easter Monday, communities across Michiana will mark Dyngus Day — a Polish tradition that blends family, food, music and politics.
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If Congress passes a bill to dramatically increase the university endowment tax, Notre Dame could pay $3.6 billion annually, up from its current $238 million.
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Tensions flared at Wednesday night’s South Bend school board meeting when Trustee Bill Sniadecki gave the public its first glimpse into the board's internal investigation.
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Students and faculty spoke out against Trump Administration cuts in funding for research and financial aid, arrests of international students, and attacks on the transgender community.
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The South Bend Community School Corporation officially named Mansour Eid as superintendent after the school board voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve his contract.
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A Michigan ballot campaign that would require residents to show proof of citizenship while registering to vote could start collecting signatures soon.
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A measure meant to better align education in Indiana to the state’s workforce needs is headed to the governor’s desk. It received wide support from Senate lawmakers despite lingering concerns about its effect on colleges, universities and employers.
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A central Indiana Girl Scout made repealing the sales tax on menstrual products the goal of her Gold Award. With a “bleak” revenue forecast and the state’s constitutional requirement to pass a balanced budget, it’s unlikely the “period tax” will be repealed this session.
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Lawmakers receive a historically bleak state revenue forecast. The property tax debate comes to a close. And the governor signs a bill on supplemental teacher pay.
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The Republican-led Michigan House Oversight Committee has authorized a subpoena targeting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson over unreleased election materials. A look into the rare use of a subpoena in Lansing. Plus, former Republican Attorney General Mike Cox announces he’s running for Michigan governor in 2026.
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Michigan has far to go to meet net zero carbon emissions, but progress is being made. Researchers say we need to look farther ahead and prepare now for the technical challenges that must be overcome.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Thursday calling on the state health department to create a report on how big proposed cuts to the federal Medicaid program would affect Michigan.
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The Senate GOP’s plan to overhaul Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor’s desk despite concerns that it could result in people losing coverage.
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Michigan labor officials say the state may have to step in to resolve disputes in the wake of cuts to the federal agency that normally handles private sector contract mediation.
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The state is experiencing its first measles outbreak since 2019 in Montcalm County, where three individuals have contracted the virus. An outbreak is defined as three or more connected cases.
April 17th, 5 PM to 7 PM at the Goshen Theater
Saturday, April 26th - Kern Road Mennonite Church in South Bend
A celebration of art in Harbor Country April 25th, 26th & 27th, 2025.
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May 2nd through 18th - Company - Warner Studio
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In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court."
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In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court."
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A Trump administration document, cited by news reports, proposes eliminating funding for Head Start, which is dedicated to early child care services. An advocate says the move would be "catastrophic."
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The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to make it easier to fire some federal workers, as part of its push to both shrink the federal government and exert more control over it.
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A presidential effort to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status could run up against a number of challenges, including violating federal law.