Elkhart, Indiana

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"I think that the numbers do so much more than put pressure on elected officials," said Gabrianna Gratzol, who helped organize Elkhart's event. "I think that they demonstrate to people who may be afraid to speak out or afraid to identify as opposing the current administration, to let them know that they’re not alone."

The budget adopted by the city council Thursday totals just under $119 million. The city says that’s a reduction of about $6.7 million from this year’s spending plan.

A new parent coalition in Elkhart is calling for stronger bullying prevention laws in Indiana schools, with support from local lawmakers and families statewide.

JA BizTown in Elkhart unveils a redesigned City Hall storefront where students learn about government, finance, and community through hands-on experience.

Island Park, Elkhart 9/13/25, 11:00 AM to 9:00PM

“This plan is really focusing on optimizing the operational capacities. It’s focusing on strengthening community connection and figuring out ways programmatically and through our infrastructure that we can focus in on the health and wellness of the community,” said Jamison Czarnecki, Superintendent of Elkhart Parks & Recreation.

Hometown Jams presenting Engelbert Humperdinck live in concert Thursday, December 4th at 7:30 at The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart.

Elkhart’s 28th EnviroFest - Friday, August 8th, from 4 to 8 PM on Island Park in downtown Elkhart, EnviroFest is the region’s largest environmental festival featuring exhibits by environmental and sustainable businesses and organizations.

The WVPE photo of the week is called "Season of Killdeers” and was taken by Howard Friesen of Elkhart. It’s a photo of a group of four killdeer birds taking a break along the waterside in the Wellfield Botanic Gardens.