Elkhart

Elkhart Common Council Member Aaron Mishler says that without standards, tech firms can build data centers however they please on industrially zoned land.

The $350,000 READI grant to Juke Music Town, announced this week by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, will expand an online platform that markets live music and sponsors more live shows in South Bend, Elkhart and Goshen.

Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson and Common Council Member Aaron Mishler say most city drivers wouldn't pay more wheel tax under the proposal but some commercially registered vehicles could see increases.

WVPE talked with two Elkhart mothers who took their kids to splash pads in Mishawaka and South Bend Wednesday, as Elkhart's McNaughton Spray Park is temporarily closed because of a broken part that's on back order.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and asks anyone with information on the shooter's identity to call the County Homicide Tip Line at 574-295-2825 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-7867.

Many Elkhart residents lost power and suffered property damage during Thursday night's storms. The city set up a resource table with phone charging stations at its Rhapsody Music & Crafts Festival Friday at Island Park.

Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors and experts say wearing high-quality, well-fitting shoes can help with balance.

Leaders with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management will Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson at a press conference Tuesday, March 16 regarding the EPA's plans to remove lead-contaminated soil from the former Conn-Selmer site at 1101 E. Beardsley Ave.

Salvation Army of Elkhart Major Tim Nauta on Thursday said he was making a "major appeal" to the community to donate to red kettles outside area stores this holiday season. Nauta says giving is down but community needs continue to grow.

Mayor Rod Roberson administration spokesman Alex Otto says so far they're the only entity who's talking about the need to address the Nappanee Street pedestrian bridge. He says the city will need some other entity to also step up and contribute money if the community wants the bridge replaced.