Kent Fulmer
Local Host of Morning EditionKent Fulmer joined WVPE in August of 2020 to take on one of the station's most high profile roles as the local host of Morning Edition. Kent comes to WVPE with more than 20 years experience in radio in the Michiana area. During his career, Kent has had a variety of roles including DJ, reporter and newscaster, as well as several behind-the-scenes positions. Kent and his wife, Donna, are celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary in 2020 and have lived in Elkhart County for almost 20 years. They have two adult daughters, Sarah and Rebecca. When not working, Kent is active as a musician, playing trumpet and flugelhorn. He has performed with a number of area bands. Currently he performs with the Phat Tuesday Dixieland Band and Jazz Assemblage, as well as his church's praise band. As a member of Jazz Assemblage, Kent has appeared at the Elkhart Jazz Festival several times. He also volunteers with Bugles Across America.
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The council voted 9 to 0 Monday to rezone two former manufacturing sites on Sterling Avenue and South Main Street to allow developers to develop the sites into residential properties. -
South Bend police are investigating a shooting that resulted in a death last night.
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The Goshen Police Department took to social media Tuesday to address growing community concerns over a recent increase in reported shootings in the town.
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Indiana’s primary elections were held Tuesday, and more Statehouse incumbents were facing challenges this year than in any election since 2008.
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A traffic stop Tuesday has resulted in an increase in security and increased vigilance for gang activity at Goshen Schools.
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Officials with the Michigan State Police say two children were killed in a fire near Constantine early Monday morning.
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In a Feb. 22 update to its COVID-19 FAQ, Middlebury Community Schools announced that the district is dropping its mask mandate.
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According to a release, jail staff found 63-year-old Rebecca Powell unresponsive in the medical isolation unit at the jail shortly after 4 a.m. Monday.
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Officials with The University of Notre Dame announced Wednesday that country music superstar Garth Brooks will be returning to the campus for a concert on May 7th.
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Elkhart police discovered a pair of bodies in the 1500 block of Cassopolis Street a little after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
