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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“We do not have our employees lifting or transporting any material," said Amazon site leader Bhautik Motiwala. "Robots do the job for them. Robots bring the shelf to the employees. Employees do not go to the shelf.” -
Plans for a new interchange on State Road 2 could take another step forward Tuesday. The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to build a diverging diamond interchange at Larrison Boulevard and Strawberry Road, to handle traffic from the Amazon and GM developments. -
The intersection of Ireland Road and Michigan Street near the U.S. 20 Bypass has seen the most collisions so far this year in South Bend, with 19 from January through September. That’s an increase from the same period in 2024, even though it was one of six intersections targeted for police focus, based on last year’s data. -
“We must prioritize our needs and work on the capital projects which are most needed, to ensure the bare minimum safe and secure learning environment for all our students, regardless of their race or their neighborhood or the side of the town,” Chief Financial Officer Ahnaf Tahmid told the school board Monday. -
South Bend officials tout drop in gun-related incidents but cases involving children drawing concernOverall, there were 449 incidents of gun violence from January to September, down from 508 during the same period last year. There were five criminal shooting deaths, matching the 2024 number. -
"It’s pretty outstanding," said Concord Community Schools Director of Music Bryan Golden. "It’s a nice recognition of our efforts throughout the years, our desire for excellence and keeping the standards high for the students." -
A South Bend police officer who recently pleaded guilty to domestic battery in the presence of a child and resisting law enforcement has officially been fired. Emanuel Garcia was accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of her children at his home, back in February. -
As new housing developments come into South Bend, advocates say there’s still a need for affordable and subsidized housing. -
"We have, probably, the worst tenant laws in the country," said Notre Dame Law School professor emerita Judy Fox. -
"A lot of these programs through the Office of Sustainability impact quality of life," said Hoosier Environmental Council Executive Director Sam Carpenter. "They provide protection in a changing climate or even extreme heat environments. Then, they have an economic return on investment that’s pretty good."
