Elkhart County

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Some of the higher-profile races in Tuesday's primary elections include contested GOP races for St. Joseph County Council, Elkhart County sheriff and Indiana State Senate District 11.

Elkhart County officials say the most-blocked railroad crossings in 2025 were at county roads, 50, 42 and 29. They say a website with live information about whether crossings are open is getting 500 to 700 views per day.

Water levels on the St. Joseph River in Elkhart will begin rising Monday as Indiana Michigan Power restores the reservoir behind its hydroelectric dam to seasonal levels.

A new overpass at Sunnyside Ave. opened Monday in Elkhart, eliminating a railroad crossing delay. City officials say work on the Hively Ave. overpass will continue this year.

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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A new partnership between CAPS and Maple City Health Care Center brings sexual assault nurse examiner services to Elkhart County, giving survivors care close to home.