ABC 57 News
Stop 22 Michiana helping out local veterans this holiday season
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- Stop 22 Michiana helping out local veterans this holiday season
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57 has been highlighting charities throughout Michiana and their impacts on the community. Sometimes it’s the heroes that need help. Stop 22 Michiana is raising awareness of a troubling trend in veteran suicides.
https://www.abc57.com/news/stop-22-michiana-helping-out-local-veterans-this-holiday-season
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- Holiday Heroes: Christmas Commandos help provide brighter holiday for grieving families
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- 6:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be very painful for families grieving the loss of a loved one. ABC57's Allison Hayes shows how the Christmas Commandos are helping make the season a little bit brighter for these families.
https://www.abc57.com/news/holiday-heroes-christmas-commandos-help-provide-brighter-holiday-for-grieving-families
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- Holiday Heroes: The Farm Place
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In the state of Indiana, more than nine thousand children were placed in foster care in 2019. Many children across the Hoosier state are dealing with the trauma of being removed from their homes and separated from their parents. “A Farm Place” in LaGrange aims to help those kids find refuge through animal therapy and companionship. ABC57 has a look at the organizations efforts to continue that mission by building a barn that’s so much more than just a structure.
https://www.abc57.com/news/holiday-heroes-the-farm-place
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- A Rosie Place bringing holiday cheer to medically fragile children
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- 5:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- “A Rosie Place,” is 15+ years in the making and is unlike any other facility for families and children in the country. Kids who enter the facility have a wide variety of different special activities they can interact with, all of the equipment they need, and they can even choose which of 6 unique bedrooms they can stay in for up to 10 days!
https://www.abc57.com/news/a-rosie-place-bringing-holiday-cheer-to-medically-fragile-children
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- Donation drive for Niles fire victims has big turnout
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Three days after four families lost everything in an apartment fire, people came out in droves to fill a church with donations.
https://www.abc57.com/news/donation-drive-for-niles-fire-victims-has-big-turnout
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- Community steps up to help Niles fire victims
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just days before Christmas, four families are without clothes, vehicles or homes after a Sunday afternoon fire destroyed an apartment house in the 400 block of Fort Street.
https://www.abc57.com/news/community-steps-up-to-help-niles-fire-victims
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- Interview w/ Dr. Mark Fox about Omicron Variant in Indiana
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57 NightTeam anchor Tim Spears talks to St. Joseph County deputy health officer Dr. Mark Fox about the spread of the coronavirus Omicron variant, heading into the holidays
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- Yellow Cat Cafe host Madison STEAM first graders for Christmas at the Cat
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- 4:35
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- For three years, Yellow Cat Café has opened their doors to the first graders at Madison STEAM Academy for Christmas at the Cat. The diner serves them lunch, and a whole lot more! Festivities first start with some Christmas cookie decorating. Then, a visit with Santa, and of course, some singing!
https://www.abc57.com/news/yellow-cat-cafe-host-madison-steam-first-graders-for-christmas-at-the-cat
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- Holiday Heroes: Humane Society of Southwest Michigan transforming the lives of animals
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- On our latest Holiday Heroes, we’re shining a spotlight on the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan, a shelter that is transforming the lives of animals with troubled pasts.
https://www.abc57.com/news/holiday-heroes-humane-society-of-southwest-michigan-transforming-the-lives-of-animals
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- Holiday Heroes: Hope Mommies group helping families cope with grief
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- 5:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- On our latest Holiday Heroes, we’re shining a spotlight on Hope Mommies, an organization that helps women and families cope with grief.
https://www.abc57.com/news/holiday-heroes-hope-mommies-group-helping-families-cope-with-grief
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- Holiday Heroes: No-kill Pet Refuge in South Bend making a difference through volunteers
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- This edition of Holiday Heroes takes us to Pet Refuge in South Bend.
https://www.abc57.com/news/no-kill-pet-refuge-in-south-bend-making-a-difference-through-volunteers
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- Holiday Heroes: The history of the Salvation Army’s bell ringers and red kettles
- Runtime
- 5:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57’s Brian Conybeare took a look back at how the story of the Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign and bell ringers all began.
https://www.abc57.com/news/holiday-heroes-the-history-of-the-salvation-army-s-bell-ringers-and-red-kettles
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- The story behind the Christmas pickle tradition
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Each year, many children across the country wake up on Christmas morning searching for some gifts under the tree. But some little kids, might be looking for a little extra touch of green.
The Christmas pickle! Legend has it, whoever finds the Christmas pickle hidden inside the tree gets an extra surprise for Christmas morning! But how did such a tradition come to be? We wanted answers, and there was only one place to go.
https://www.abc57.com/news/the-story-behind-the-christmas-pickle-tradition
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- Beyond the Badge: How drones, robots play a role at LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
- Runtime
- 5:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- This week on Beyond the Badge, we’re heading back to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, taking a look at how technology, such as drones and robots, helps keep officers and the public, safe.
https://www.abc57.com/news/beyond-the-badge-how-drones-robots-play-a-role-at-laporte-county-sheriffs-office
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- Beyond the Badge: How LaPorte County Sheriff's Office patrols commercial drivers
- Runtime
- 5:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57’s Beyond the Badge series continues with LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. The county has many major highways and with that comes a lot of commercial drivers, passing through for business, such as the big rigs seen on the roadways.
https://www.abc57.com/news/beyond-the-badge-how-laporte-county-sheriffs-office-patrols-commercial-drivers
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- Chain Reaction: Gaming consoles are nearly impossible to find this Christmas
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A global microchip shortage may be coming between you and getting a next generation PlayStation or Xbox for Christmas.
https://www.abc57.com/news/chain-reaction-gaming-consoles-are-nearly-impossible-to-find-this-christmas
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- Chain Reaction: Grocery store shelves won't be back to normal this year
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Can’t find your favorite products at the grocery store? You’re not alone.
The COVID-19 pandemic, trucking shortages, and record-level congestion at ports means it’s harder to keep shelves stocked.
https://www.abc57.com/news/chain-reaction-grocery-stores-impacted-by-supply-chain-backups
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- Granger family forfeits vacation to volunteer their time towards helping Kentucky tornado victims
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- One Michiana family is trading in their vacation this year to give back to Kentucky tornado victims.
https://www.abc57.com/news/granger-family-forfeits-vacation-to-volunteer-their-time-towards-helping-kentucky-tornado-victims
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- Beyond the Badge: Santa’s Elficers stepping in to bring Christmas magic to kids
- Runtime
- 5:55
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57’s Holiday Heroes series continues with a special installment of Beyond the Badge.
This week, Michiana gets an inside look at the South Bend Police Department where the Santa’s Elficers program is in full swing and this year they are making Christmas happen for more children than ever before.
https://www.abc57.com/news/beyond-the-badge-santas-elficers-stepping-in-to-bring-christmas-magic-to-kids
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- Web Extra: Full interview with Pastor Canneth Lee on Gun Violence
- Runtime
- 4:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57 NightTeam anchors Tiffany Salameh and Tim Spears talk to South Bend Common Council member, and Group Violence Intervention specialist, Pastor Canneth Lee about the disturbing trend of gun violence with little-to-no help from witnesses
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- Beyond the Badge: How one Sergeant's fight for his life didn't stop him from serving
- Runtime
- 5:54
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57’s Beyond the Badge series continues with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to show Michiana what the night shift is all about. Michiana will meet the Detective First Sergeant who has dedicated 27 years to serving others. With help from his community and family in blue, he didn’t let a recent battle with cancer stop him from serving Marshall County.
https://abc57.com/news/beyond-the-badge-challenges-of-night-shift-how-one-sergeants-fight-for-his-life-didnt-stop-him-from-serving
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- Mother continues search for missing daughter, Jessica Gray
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- December 1st, 2019 is a date that haunts Carolina Gray. It was the day her 30-year-old daughter Jessica Gray disappeared.
https://abc57.com/news/missing-jessica-gray-s-family-still-searching-nearly-two-years-later
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- Federal agents serve search warrant at local motorcycle club
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Federal agents served several federal search warrants throughout northern Indiana, including in South Bend, as part of an investigation into members and associates of the Sin City Deciples motorcycle club.
https://abc57.com/news/federal-agents-serve-search-warrant-at-local-motorcycle-club
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- Mother shares son's story to raise suicide awareness
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- 5:49
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, but for Weirich family, it marks a day they’ll never forget. It was the day Austin Weirich took his own life.
https://abc57.com/news/mother-shares-sons-story-to-raise-suicide-awareness
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- Why Christmas trees are in short supply, and more expensive than ever before
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A shortage of Christmas trees, both real and fake, may make it harder to get your home in the festive spirit this year.
According to the American Christmas Tree Association, Christmas trees are more expensive and harder to find than ever before.
https://abc57.com/news/chain-reaction-why-christmas-trees-are-in-short-supply-and-more-expensive-than-ever-before
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- Web Exclusive: Full interview w/ INDems Chair Mike Schmuhl on Legalizing Marijuana in Indiana
- Runtime
- 4:49
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party, Mike Schmuhl, talks to ABC57 NightTeam anchor Tim Spears about the push to legalize marijuana in the Hoosier State
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- Web Exclusive: The Daily Beast's Roger Sollenberger on Investigation into Sen. Mike Braun's Campaign
- Runtime
- 8:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Daily Beast politics reporter, Roger Sollenberger, talks to ABC57 NightTeam anchor Tim Spears about the federal investigation into Sen. Mike Braun's potential campaign finance violations.
Sollenberger first broke the story after the Federal Election Commission released a preliminary audit: https://www.thedailybeast.com/embattled-gop-sen-mike-braun-says-a-staffer-messed-up-his-campaign-reports-and-vanished-we-found-him
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- The River: Michigan's Attorney General takes over reopened Eric McGinnis case
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- 6:24
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Three years after an ABC57 News Investigation into the mysterious drownings of multiple people from Benton Harbor, the Michigan Attorney General's Special Investigation Unit is taking over the case of Eric McGinnis.
https://abc57.com/news/new-investigative-team-looking-to-solve-the-eric-mcginnis-case
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- A Michiana native is one of the youngest dispensary owners in the country
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A Michiana native is one of the youngest dispensary owners in the country.
Justin ‘JJ’ Smith got started at the age of just 18, planning to open his very own pot shop in his hometown of Cassopolis. Smith is the co-owner of Sunset Coast Provisions.
https://abc57.com/news/a-michiana-native-is-one-of-the-youngest-dispensary-owners-in-the-country
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- Web Exclusive: Full interview w/ ACLU of Indiana
- Runtime
- 5:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The ACLU of Indiana is suing a deputy with the Starke County Sheriff's Department for what it considers an unconstitutional search. The organization has a similar lawsuit against the Fisher Police Department in Hammond County. ABC57 NightTeam anchor Tim Spears talks to an attorney with ACLU of Indiana about the case.
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- South Bend city leader calls for end to, "pandemic of violence"
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- 5:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- South Bend has seen a troubling number of shootings this year, with more than a dozen killed.
In an interview with ABC57 NightTeam anchor Tim Spears, South Bend Common Council member Pastor Canneth Lee, calls for an end to this, "pandemic of violence".
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- FULL VIDEO: Alyssa Shepherd's interview with police after fatal Fulton Co. bus stop crash
- Runtime
- 26:39
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57 has obtained the full video of Alyssa Shepherd's interview with police just hours after the fatal bus stop crash in Fulton County in 2018 that killed 9-year-old Alivia Stahl and her 6-year-old twin brothers Mason and Xavier Ingle and injured a fourth child.
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- Golic in a Golf Cart: Meet Mrs. Golic
- Runtime
- 5:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- On this week’s Golic in a Golf Cart, ABC57 Kickoff’s Allison Hayes takes a stroll down memory lane with Irish legend Mike Golic and his wife, Christine.
The Golics talk about meeting as college students and share memories of past ND vs. USC games.
https://abc57.com/news/golic-in-a-golf-cart-meet-mrs-golic
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- Over 50 rounds fired in Benton Harbor (courtesy of Michael Hoyh)
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A bystander captured video of multiple people firing shots at a home in the area of Lake Street Sunday evening.
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- Michiana mom's leg amputated after hit-and-run
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- At around 3 AM Sunday morning, a night out for a birthday celebration at Antonio's Bar and Grill in South Bend turned gruesome. The 28-year-old victim was leaving the bar, when she was struck by a vehicle that sped off, causing her left leg to be amputated
https://abc57.com/news/michiana-moms-leg-amputated-after-hit-and-run
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- Notre Dame architecture students and city of South Bend collaborate to revitalize William Street
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Ever since the 1940s, William Street, which runs along the west side of downtown South Bend, has been on a downturn-- going from a mainly residential street to a nearly vacant corridor of empty lots and high vehicle traffic.
But things are possibly looking up for this forgotten path. Earlier this year, the University of Notre Dame partnered with South Bend to take a look at how William Street could be revitalized and become an essential part of the downtown area.
https://abc57.com/news/notre-dame-students-work-with-city-to-revitalize-william-street
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- Monarch migration: butterflies fly from Michiana to Mexico in September
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- As we begin September and the countdown to fall, we'll notice some insects and animals preparing for migration. For Monarch butterflies, it's time to fly to sunny, warm Mexico to spend the winter.
https://abc57.com/news/monarch-migration-butterflies-fly-from-michiana-to-mexico-this-month
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- Fall sunflower season starts at Thistleberry Farm
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The sunflowers are in full bloom for the fall, so Thistleberry Farm plans to open their flower field to the public starting September 16, 2021
https://abc57.com/news/fall-sunflower-season-starts-thursday-at-thistleberry-farm
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- Apples ripe and ready for picking at Garwood Orchards
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- 4:40
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Garwood Orchards has been farming the same land, perfecting their apple crop, since 1831. Right now, you can visit the orchard as the 2021 crop is ready for picking.
https://abc57.com/news/apples-ripe-and-ready-for-picking-at-garwood-orchards
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- Goldendoodle set to become part of Coloma’s guidance counselor staff
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- He’s the newest employee at Coloma Junior High and requires lots of naps and frequent snack breaks, but he’s here to make it easier for kids to get reacclimated with the classroom.
Tank is a goldendoodle who was born just 11 weeks ago and has been at Coloma Junior High for less than half that time, but he’s already popular.
https://abc57.com/news/goldendoodle-set-to-become-part-of-coloma-s-guidance-counselor-staff
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- Michiana's Menu: Hi Ho Chop Suey has been 'stirring' things up for 49 years
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Hi Ho Chop Suey, a Mishawaka staple, has been offering authentic and delicious Chinese dishes for 49 years.
https://abc57.com/news/michianas-menu-hi-ho-chop-suey-offers-authentic-dishes-for-49-years
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- 'Dino-mite' photoshoot at Thistleberry Farm
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A Michiana wedding photographer got a chance to show off her wild side.
This t-rex stopped to smell the sunflowers at Thistleberry Farm over the weekend. It's the first adventure the dinosaur is taking around northern Indiana.
https://abc57.com/news/dino-mite-photoshoot-at-thistleberry-farm
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- 10-year-old entrepreneur with a snack stand catching the eye of many in South Bend
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A 10-year-old entrepreneur with a snack stand in South Bend is catching the eye of many.
https://www.abc57.com/news/10-year-old-entrepreneur-with-a-snack-stand-catching-the-eye-of-many-in-south-bend
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- Web Exclusive: Full interview w/ IU professor on Authorization for the Use of Military Force
- Runtime
- 9:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Indiana University's Dr. Pierre Atlas, from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, discusses the Authorization for the Use of Military Force issues by congress following 9/11
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- Michiana's Menu: Bonnie Doon's Drive-In transports customers back in time
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- It might be 2021, but Bonnie Doon’s Drive-In takes you back to olden times! The drive-in was first established in 1938 by the Muldoon family. It started with one little ice cream shop off of fourth street in Mishawaka. Then, it expanded across Northern Indiana, with 10 locations, but now only one Bonnie Doon’s remains off of Lincolnway West.
https://abc57.com/news/michianas-menu-bonnie-doons-drive-in-transports-customers-back-in-time
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- Beyond the Badge: A real look at the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department
- Runtime
- 16:35
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- ABC57’s Investigative team is introducing Michiana to our newest original series, ‘Beyond the Badge.’
Many headlines and phrases have swayed public opinion away from local police officers and the job they do every day.
‘Beyond the Badge’ is asking the tough questions, going beyond the headlines, beyond the crime tape, for a real look at one of the most dangerous jobs in America. The series examines the relationship between local police departments and everyday people in Michiana.
For the past few months, our team has been following the men and women who serve Pulaski County, to find out what it really means to go ‘Beyond the Badge.’
In the first episode of the series, Michiana will meet Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Deputy and K-9 Handler, Seth Barton, Pulaski County Sheriff Jeffery Richwine, County Jail Commander Steven Mundy and inmate Benjamin Fitch.
https://abc57.com/news/beyond-the-badge-a-real-look-at...
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- Galien Township seeks driver who damaged headstones at local cemetery
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Galien Township is looking for a driver who veered off the road and took out several headstones at a cemetery. The accident happened several days ago, but police are still working to track down a suspect.
https://abc57.com/news/galien-township-seek-driver-in-cemetery-hit-and-run
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- Clean start to your week: Monday morning beach clean
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- 8:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Do you enjoy giving back to the community? Do you love spending time on the beach? If so, the Monday Mornings! Beach Clean-Up group might be for you.
https://www.abc57.com/news/clean-start-to-your-week-monday-morning-beach-clean
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- Michiana residents looking to beat the heat
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Michiana residents and visitors alike will have to brave some hot temperatures, with the possibility of a heat index reaching into the triple digits.
https://www.abc57.com/news/michiana-residents-looking-to-beat-the-heat
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- Michiana's Menu: The Early Bird Eatery brings 'slow cooking' to South Bend
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- On this week's Michiana's Menu, Mary Caltrider visits The Early Bird Eatery to check out their sweet and savory breakfast options.
https://www.abc57.com/news/michianas-menu-the-early-bird-eatery-brings-slow-cooking-to-south-bend
