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“Emergency shelter is available for men, for women and female-headed households with children, and so, we encourage people to come in and to be able to get the overnight shelter that they need,” said Carl Hetler, South Bend's coordinator of homeless outreach.

For the first time since its 2021 renovation, the St. Joseph County Public Library's main site downtown South Bend will close Jan. 5-9 for elevator repairs. Its attached Community Learning Center will remain open to provide warmth for the homeless and limited library services.

The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County this week told New Day Intake Center officials they'll provide $250,000 toward the $14.3 million needed to break ground this summer.

Notre Dame Alumni Association members will volunteer at the Center for Children and Young Adults in Marietta, an Atlanta suburb, the day before the College Football Playoff championship game.

A recent Supreme Court ruling bolstered the city's confidence to try the ban again

Commissioner Derek Dieter announced he is leading a task force to identify other potential sites for South Bend's proposed homeless shelter, though the county is not involved with funding the center.

A new 4-part special series from 88.1 WVPE's Kent Fulmer.

The projects include a new Women's Care Center for Mishawaka

The city attorney believes the ordinance is on solid legal ground

Several people showed up at the St. Joseph County Council last night to make a plea for more funding for the Motels4Now program which is at an impasse.