"When we look at what students learn about immigration, what I heard from my students from Indiana, they said they learned about Ellis Island, and that’s the last thing they learned about immigrants," said Assistant Professor Chenyu Li. "But for many Asian immigrants, they did not enter the U.S. through Ellis Island."

Flooding and high winds may pose some challenges in the coming days.

Fort Wayne-based nonprofit Brightpoint is launching a new Community Loan Center program for the South Bend area. Participating employers effectively give employees payday advances up to $1,000, at no cost to the employer, to help employees who don't have checking accounts avoid high interest rates and fees.

St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge John Broden ruled Thursday that Indiana statutes don't require a political candidate to be in good standing with their party, and that overruling the county election board in Republican Dan Schaetzle's case would be an abuse of the court's discretion.

A zoning board recommends approval of a permit for a home-based firearms business in Granger. Neighbors raised safety concerns as the proposal heads to county council.

Gov. Mike Braun announced a partnership with Turning Point USA on Thursday, urging colleges and high schools to bring clubs to their campuses.

The tornadoes caused significant damage and injuries along the path through Illinois and Indiana.

The South Bend Community School Corporation is looking to keep its chief financial officer in place. The school board Monday approved a contract extension for Ahnaf Tahmid, after community members voiced their support during public comment.

Penn Harris Madison Superintendent Heather Short has apologized for a student's racist remarks toward a Black Riley High School basketball player. The NAACP says it will soon ask the corporation to train staff on cultural competency and sensitivity, to better address incidents of racism by white students.

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.