South Bend

NASA: The road to Mars passes through Indiana

By Barb Anguiano • Sep 20, 2017
Barbara Anguiano / WVPE

 

 

NASA and other major aerospace representatives celebrated South Bend’s role in supplying specialized parts for spacecraft with a presentation and panel discussion at Manufacturing Technologies Inc., or MTI. The city is one of 12 in Indiana that manufactures parts for the space program.  
 

Former astronaut Brian Duffy said he’s depended on parts made in South Bend a few times.

 

South Bend presents new parental leave plan

By Barb Anguiano • Sep 15, 2017

 

South Bend Common Council members will consider the city’s first plan for paid parental leave.

The city of South Bend may institute new fully-paid parental leave, in addition to its already existing medical leave, to full-time city employees. The 6 weeks paid leave would be available to any qualified employee - male or female - designated as a primary caregiver.  If both are city employees, both may still take off at the same time.
 

Notre Dame trail finishes with parade through South Bend

By Jennifer Weingart • Aug 26, 2017
Pilgrims cross the street
Jennifer Weingart

 

The Notre Dame trail, the long walk from Vincennes to South Bend to commemorate the University’s 175th anniversary finished Saturday.

 

Most of the 32 pilgrims that make up the core group are Notre Dame Alumni who returned to Indiana from across the country to participate in the historic walk.

The 300 miles recreate the walk Father Edward Sorin and his followers took in 1842 to found the University.

Donnelly makes stop in South Bend

By Barb Anguiano • Aug 23, 2017

Senator Joe Donnelly stopped at the Charles Martin Youth Center in South Bend as part of his “Hoosier Highways” RV tour. The 6-day tour is part of Donnelly’s campaign launch, in which he travels the state and listens to voter concerns, as well as shares what he considers accomplishments of his first term in the Senate.

Donnelly said he  is happy to be back in his home region.

He said that the one thing he has learned in his time in  Washington, is that he can work with anybody.

Treasurer Mitchell presents INvestABLE to South Bend

By Barb Anguiano • Aug 23, 2017

Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell promoted a new program to South Bend residents that allows someone with a disability, or a parent of a child with a disability, to create a savings account with special tax advantages. Mitchell, along with staff were available to answer questions regarding the program at the Logan Center following the presentation.
 

South Bend Mayor Talks Being Blue In A Red State With Seth Myers

By • Jun 23, 2017

Interfaith Service for Migrants, Immigrants, & Refugees

By Sid Shroyer • Feb 21, 2017

An overflow crowd  of 250  people worshipped together at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. James at the “Interfaith Service of Prayer for Compassion and Justice for Migrants, Immigrants, & Refugees.”

Lauren Nassau of South Bend, a member of the Temple Beth El synagogue explained why she came.

Jason Critchlow on South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's DNC Candidacy

By Jon Huber • Jan 9, 2017

On Thursday, January 5, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced his candidacy to chair the Democratic National Committee.

WVPE's Jon Huber spoke with Jason Critchlow, Chairman of the St. Joseph County Democratic Party, about the announcement. The first question was, "What does this mean for South Bend?"

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A conversation with Dr. Kenneth Spells

By • Jul 22, 2016

Morning Edition host Michael Linville speaks with the new superintendent of the South Bend Community schools.

Indiana Cities Court Millennials With Downtown Revivals

By • Apr 29, 2016

Modernizing main street in South Bend and other Indiana cities.

South Bend Stories: John Schalliol

By • Jun 16, 2015

John Schalliol was executive director of the South Bend Airport for more than 30 years. He talks with life-long friend Ron Wiggins about how the airport has changed over the years.

South Bend Stories

By • May 22, 2015

The Salvation Army Kroc Center and 88.1 WVPE present South Bend Stories in celebration of the city's 150 year anniversary. These stories are produced in the Kroc Center Recording Studio as told by individuals in the community, for the community. New Stories will be aired weekly every Monday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on WVPE throughout 2015.

Band Of Potawatomi Indians Could Become Casino Competition

By • Jan 21, 2015

The Pokagon Band says it wants a full-fledged casino, but federal law allows it to open a facility limited to electronic bingo machines with no state input.

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