Taco Battle, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Federal Credit Union in Mishawaka, raises money for poor families to afford child care at El Campito in South Bend.
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South Bend Community School Corp. says Studebaker Youth Adult Services math teacher Angela Hardman is on paid leave while independent investigators investigate allegations that she's romantically involved with a former student.
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The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says the man accused of shooting a deputy should not get a plea agreement.
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During a visit to Notre Dame on Friday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh recalled his experience working in the White House on 9/11.
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Funding for Flock cameras will not be included in Kosciusko County’s 2027 budget. The county council voted Thursday to withhold funding for any automated license plate readers or similar equipment.
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Developer David Farhan says the former USA Skate Center site's zoning only allows up to two businesses in the 24,000-square-foot building but there isn't demand for such large spaces in that area.
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South Bend Community Police Review Office Director Charles King is asking the common council to reduce training requirements for volunteer board members so they can start hearing cases sooner after being seated by the council.
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