Critics of the bill worry that the people who interact most with police can't afford the new fees to monitor police officer behavior. But city legal staff hope the fees will incentivize people to more carefully craft public records requests because redacting confidential information takes so much time.
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ProvidedElkhart County Prosecutors charged 29-year-old Franklin Elmore Jr. and his wife, 27-year-old Cheyenne Elmore, after they say Franklin severely beat his 6-year-old son Justin on Aug. 3. -
ProvidedAs school districts in the area begin classes this week, South Bend police are urging drivers to be especially careful around buses and school zones. -
Jakob Lazzaro / WVPE/WVPEAmazon community engagement manager Amy Jaballah says the company has no more grant funding rounds planned for now but will always look to help local nonprofits and boost STEM skills among area youth. -
Marek Mazurek, WVPE/WVPEThe South Bend Common Council expects to vote Monday night on a bill creating new fees, up to $150, for police dash and body cam videos that people request under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act. -
SBCSCThe South Bend School Board president has named a new member to the St. Joseph County Public Library Board, but the library says there isn’t an opening. -
Provided by DTSBSouth Bend’s vibrant Art Beat festival returns tomorrow, transforming Jefferson Bridge and the East Bank into a lively celebration of local art, music, and food.
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