Michael Gallenberger
ReporterMichael Gallenberger joined WVPE as a weekend announcer and newscaster in 2021, before joining the station full-time as a news reporter in 2025. His radio career has included stints at Lakeshore Public Media in Merrillville, WKVI-Knox, WYMR-Culver and WVUR-Valparaiso. His reporting has won awards from the Indiana Broadcasters Association and the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Michael holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Valparaiso University.
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Mishawaka officials are making their case for a water rate hike. The average residential customer could expect their monthly water bill to go up by at least two dollars a year for the next five years, under the proposed ordinance. -
Leaders from Indiana are reacting to Saturday’s airstrikes against Iran. In a post on X, Senator Jim Banks said, “A Trump red line isn’t a warning–it’s a promise.” -
More first responders are being trained on how to help those experiencing a mental health crisis. The Elkhart County Crisis Intervention Team held a graduation ceremony for its latest class Friday. -
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"To be able to add that to the stadium will also bring more sales taxes, more income taxes and so forth," South Bend Cubs Owner Andrew Berlin told the South Bend Common Council on Monday. "We’ll have to hire more people and more jobs." -
Drivers can learn about proposed changes to U.S. 33 in Goshen. The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Goshen High School. -
The South Bend Common Council has filled the final seat on the Community Police Review Board. Mental health professional Marla Godette was appointed Monday to fill the remaining 11 months of a two-year term. -
“I think that really is probably the biggest thing I’ve learned coming up to Northern Indiana is that we are a part of the community, and as quickly as I can get in and establish myself and get to know everybody and start building those relationships, the better,” said newly-appointed NICTD President David Dech. -
“Removal of local oversight will directly affect septic systems, public health, traffic, stormwater and the capacity of county services,” said Elkhart County Commissioner Suzie Weirick. -
It was October 3, 1851, when the first train arrived in Elkhart. Now, the city is planning a series of events to mark 175 years of rail service.
