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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A 20‑year‑old South Bend man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident involving an Indiana State Excise Officer.
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Peter Shetler, a faculty member at Bethany Christian Schools, was killed Monday when he was struck by a car.
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The Cubs beat the Lake County Captains 7-4 Wednesday to win game 3 of the series and take the championship.
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Police in Niles have released the names of the two teens who were killed in a shooting incident late Tuesday night.
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According to a Tuesday release from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, more than 90 percent of the lines in the city have now been inspected and replaced with copper lines or verified non-lead.
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Officials say Anthony Steven Milton's body was found at the bottom of the lake in about six‑and‑a‑half feet of water.
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One man is in custody following a standoff with police that continued for several hours in South Bend Sunday.
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Police in Three Rivers are investigating an explosion at a home late Sunday night.
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That crash resulted in the death of 67‑year‑old Father Jan Klimczyk, a retired priest in residence at the Holy Family Catholic Church in South Bend.
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State Representative Curt Nisly has tossed his hat into the ring to replace the late Jackie Walorski in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District.