ABC 57 News
Fighting back: Firefighter allegedly sexually harassed multiple women over several years
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- Fighting back: Firefighter allegedly sexually harassed multiple women over several years
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- 14:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- With the #MeToo Movement sparking changes in many industries, ABC57 News Anchor Brian Conybeare investigates allegations of sexual harassment from multiple female firefighters, paramedics, 9-1-1 dispatchers and EMTs at fire departments across St. Joseph County, Indiana.
https://abc57.com/news/fighting-back-firefighter-allegedly-sexually-harassed-women-over-several-years-1
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- Four months into online gambling, Michigan seeing big payoff
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- It’s been about four months since online gaming and sports betting launched in Michigan. The economic impact of it has been a big win for the state.
Roxie Elliott ABC57 weighs the pros and cons of the budding industry in Michigan.
https://www.abc57.com/news/four-months-into-online-gambling-michigan-seeing-big-payoff
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- Mishawaka park getting a new prehistoric adventure
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Battell Park in Mishawaka is introducing a new feature that integrates an augmented reality experience of dinosaurs standing right next to you.
https://www.abc57.com/news/mishawaka-parks-getting-a-new-prehistoric-adventure
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- Piggin' N Grinnin' opens with new business model
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A Berrien County restaurant closed its doors after 16 years back in December, but Friday marked a rebound as they decided to reopen in a different way.
https://www.abc57.com/news/pandemic-rebound-piggin-n-grinnin-opens-with-new-business-model
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- Behind the Scenes: Spend the day with The Learning Curve’s Tana Kelley
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Over the last school year, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tana Kelley and our Learning Curve team have given Michiana an in-depth look at how local schools have continued to educate students during a pandemic.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, Tana and team spent time out in communities across Michiana, in over 25 school districts, crafting these stories.
Tana and our photojournalist, Rebecca, take you behind the scenes of how a Learning Curve story is made.
We hope you enjoy this look “behind the scenes” at how ABC57 works to give you the best viewer experience.
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- ABC57 investigates a South Bend firefighter cheating scandal
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A South Bend Probationary Firefighter is now out of a job. He is one of several local firefighters from both South Bend and Mishawaka accused of cheating on a test during their training.
https://abc57.com/news/abc57-investigates-a-south-bend-firefighter-cheating-scandal
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- ABC57 Investigates: The digital divide, efforts for universal broadband
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- 5:29
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A lack of internet access in rural areas has been put into the spotlight thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Now politicians across the country are working to bridge that divide, including some here locally.
https://abc57.com/news/abc57-investigates-the-digital-divide-efforts-for-universal-broadband
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- ABC57 Road Trip - The Forge: Lemont Quarries
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Nestled in the Chicago suburb of Lemont, Illinois, the Forge immerses visitors into the great outdoors. The attraction offers experiences full of education, exhilaration and entertainment. One of the attractions offered is the Eight Towers Adventure.
https://abc57.com/news/abc57-road-trip-the-forge-lemont-quarries
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- ABC57 Investigates: What really goes on behind the scenes of Michiana's food delivery services?
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- 6:53
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- For people around Michiana, food delivery is the future and something many have been relying on even more during the pandemic.
However, Michiana business owners are upset because they say these companies put a strain on profits and time while not being transparent about how the process works.
ABC57 Investigates spent weeks digging deeper to find out what is really going on behind-the-scenes of Michiana’s favorite food delivery apps.
https://abc57.com/news/what-really-goes-on-behind-the-scenes-of-michianas-favorite-food-delivery-services
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- Michiana's Menu: JoJo's pretzels brings visitors the perfect snack
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- JoJo’s pretzels has served the Michiana community and beyond since 1989. These days, the popular destination sees more than 2 million visitors…a year!
https://www.abc57.com/news/michianas-menu-jojos-pretzels-brings-visitors-the-perfect-snack
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- State poll: 70% of Michigan residents have been vaccinated or plan to
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A new poll shows Michigan could hit its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of its residents, but health officials are saying those mass vaccine clinics we’ve seen might be things of the past.
https://www.abc57.com/news/state-poll-70-of-michigan-residents-have-been-vaccinated-or-plan-to
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- Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- It’s a crime that can happen in your own driveway and it only takes less than five minutes. Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise over the last several months and have even caused local law enforcement to consider raising fines for those caught in the act.
https://www.abc57.com/news/catalytic-converter-thefts-on-the-rise
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- The Mishawaka Farmer’s Market has opened for the season
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The Mishawaka’s Farmers Market opened Sunday for the season, which lasts through September 26.
https://www.abc57.com/news/mishawaka-s-farmer-s-market-opens-for-the-season-today
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- Michiana bee activity increases with warmer temperatures
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Many of us have been bothered a bit by the cold first half of May, the 12th coldest on record in South Bend. Our local bees have been no exception, and up until this past weekend, they were few and far bee-tween across Michiana.
https://www.abc57.com/news/michiana-bee-activity-increases-with-warmer-temperatures
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- Proposal to extend workday for SBCSC teachers met with resistance
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A proposal to extend the workday for South Bend Schools teachers is facing backlash from educators. If approved teachers would have to work 40 additional minutes four days a without additional compensation.
https://www.abc57.com/news/proposal-to-extend-workday-for-sbcsc-teachers-met-with-resistance
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- Behind the Scenes: Waking up with Summer Horan
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Getting up and out the door in the morning for work can be a challenge sometimes but ABC57’s Summer Horan makes getting up in the middle of night for work look like a piece of cake!
Yes, Summer really wakes up at midnight to bring you the latest Michiana news from both the anchor desk and out in the field during our newscasts at 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 a.m. on ABC57 and 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 a.m. on The CW25.
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- Michiana native headed to 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan are now less than three months away. When the games begin, Michiana's own Sarah Hildebrandt will be there to represent Team USA.
https://www.abc57.com/news/michianas-2021-olympian-ready-to-prove-critics-wrong
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- Police officers save driver from sinking car at South Bend park
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Three South Bend Police officers are being hailed as heroes for saving a person from a sinking car in a lagoon at Pinhook Park in South Bend.
https://www.abc57.com/news/police-officers-speak-on-saving-driver-in-pinhook-park
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- Elkhart County 4H Fair ready to get back to business
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- 4:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The Elkhart County 4H Fair is gearing up for it’s reopening this summer. The annual nine-day event was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but this year fair organizers say they’ve been working with public health experts to create the safest experience for fairgoers.
https://www.abc57.com/news/elkhart
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- ABC57 Road Trip: Holland, Michigan
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- ABC57 is hitting the road and exploring destinations within a car ride of Michiana.
This week's stop? The tulips and Dutch heritage of Holland, Michigan!
https://www.abc57.com/news/abc57-road-trip-holland-michigan
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- 'The Costs of COVID-19' Part 4: 'Unseen' impact on children
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- 6:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- ABC57 Investigates' new series called The Costs of COVID-19 Part 4 focuses on the ‘unseen costs’ in children, including the toll on youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.abc57.com/news/the-costs-of-covid-19-part-4-unseen-impact-on-children
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- 'The Costs of COVID-19' Part 3: Mental health, addiction
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- 6:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- ABC57 Investigates' new series called The Costs of COVID-19 Part 3 focuses on on the ‘unseen costs’ in adults, including the toll on mental health and addiction due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.abc57.com/news/the-costs-of-covid-19-part-3-mental-health-addiction
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- New tiny houses in South Bend promoting sustainable living
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The tiny houses on Portage Avenue in South Bend are targeted more towards those with a minimalist lifestyle like younger couples, singles, and empty nesters.
The 600 square foot two-story house has solar panels on the roof that provide additional energy efficiency.
https://abc57.com/news/new-tiny-houses-in-south-bend-promoting-sustainable-living
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- Michiana's Menu: El Amigo Pepe brings Niles tacos 'on the go'
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Located in Niles, El Amigo Pepe has been serving the community authentic Mexican food for nearly 18 years. The family establishment relying on its food truck this past year in order to survive the pandemic. And it sure is cozy---combined with convenience. From a menu full of burritos to walking tacos, the small space can feed any appetite on the go.
From a menu full of burritos to walking tacos, the small space can feed any appetite on the go.
But it is not just the menu that keeps customers coming back. It is also the owner, José Méndez who pours his heart and soul into his craft. By the quality, you can taste just how much he cares.
https://abc57.com/news/michianas-menu-el-amigo-pepe-brings-niles-tacos-on-the-go
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- Officials 'flip the switch' on new St. Joseph Solar Farm
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A new 20-megawatt solar farm, the size of 30 football fields, was unveiled in Granger Thursday.
The St. Joseph Solar Farm, completed in March of this year, is so big, it can power close to 3,000 homes every year.
State and local officials were on hand and were excited to see the renewable energy site go online.
https://abc57.com/news/officials-flip-the-switch-on-new-st-joseph-solar-farm
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- 'The Costs of COVID-19' Part 2: Frontline health care workers
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- 8:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- ABC57 Investigates' new series called ‘The Costs of COVID-19,' Part 2 focuses on the emotional, physical and mental toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on frontline health care workers.
https://www.abc57.com/news/costs-of-covid-19-frontline-health-care-workers
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- 'The Costs of COVID-19' Part 1: Health care costs, billing difficulties
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- 6:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- ABC57 Investigates' new series called The Costs of COVID-19 Part 1 focuses on hospitals in the Hoosier state.
Indiana has some of the highest hospital healthcare costs in the country, but across the state line in Michigan, are some of the lowest costs.
https://www.abc57.com/news/the-costs-of-covid-19-part-1-health-care-costs-billing-difficulties
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- Coney Express family business owners return to their legacy after 15 years
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A family, fast-food comeback!
If you’ve ever been to Coney Express in Mishawaka, you can probably tell it has a pretty rich history. It’s been a local hot spot for hot dog lovers for decade.
Now, it's back in the hands of its legacy owners and they're still welcoming diners from generations ago.
https://www.abc57.com/news/coney-express-family-business-owners-return-to-their-legacy-after-15-years
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- The pandemic's impact on Southwest Michigan's food chain
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- 5:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Peaches, apples, pears and all types of berries are able to be grown in Southwest Michigan due to its quality of soil, elevation and proximity to Lake Michigan – plus, the economic benefit of being so close to the Chicago market.
But supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and lack of those farmers markets have all created serious obstacles in allowing these local business owners to keep their farms alive.
https://www.abc57.com/news/the-pandemics-impact-on-southwest-michigans-food-chain
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- Fan catches two home run balls during first South Bend Cubs opener
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Paul Rieck's love of baseball brought him to the South Bend Cubs historic opener against Bowling Green at Four Winds Field on April 9th of 2015.
https://www.abc57.com/news/fan-catches-two-home-run-balls-during-first-south-bend-cubs-opener
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- ABC57 Road Trip: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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- 4:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- ABC57 is hitting the road and exploring destinations within a car ride of Michiana.
This week's stop? The Children's Museum of Indianapolis!
https://www.abc57.com/news/abc57-road-trip-the-childrens-museum-of-indianapolis
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- Danny Trejo speaks at Dismas House event
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A Hollywood star made a stop through Michiana Wednesday to inspire those who need a second chance.
Actor Danny Trejo made a stop at the Dismas House’s annual dinner at the Century Center tonight.
The Dismas House in South Bend assists ex-convicts with transitioning back into society, a cause Trejo says he holds dear to his heart having been to prison himself.
Trejo served 11 years in prison before getting into acting. He shared his experiences in prison before most got to know him on-screen in films like Machete and Spy Kids.
https://abc57.com/news/danny-trejo-speaks-at-dismas-house-event-shares-his-story-as-an-ex-convict
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- Michiana's Menu: An insight on the start of The South Bend Chocolate Company
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Visiting the Chocolate Café in downtown South Bend might be your favorite afternoon treat! But have you ever wondered how these candies even arrived to the shelves?
Nestled just off of Sample Street, the South Bend Chocolate Company is where these sweet treats first start their journey.
https://www.abc57.com/news/michianas-menu-an-insight-on-the-start-of-the-south-bend-chocolate-company
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- South Bend Cubs Opening Day: The search for Stu
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Where's Stu? No, it isn't an age-old question like Where's Waldo? but it was the question on the top of our mind when we attended the South Bend Cubs Opening Night game.
At Four Winds Field, we saw LOTS of pictures of Stu, but he wasn't anywhere to be found. Follow us as we set off on our journey to find Stu and say hello!
https://www.abc57.com/south-bend-cubs
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- Behind the Scenes: Working from home with Chief Meteorologist Tom Coomes
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- ABC57's Chief Meteorologist Tom Coomes takes you behind the scenes of a typical work day, including how he puts together the evening forecast from his work-from-home studio!
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- Year in Review 2019: Officer-involved shooting of Eric Logan
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- As 2019 comes to a close ABC57 is taking a look back on the biggest stories we covered here in Michiana, starting with the officer-involved shooting of car break-in suspect Eric Logan.
https://abc57.com/news/year-in-review-officer-involved-shooting-of-eric-logan
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- Mayor Pete Buttigieg, police chief and city leaders respond to fatal officer-involved shooting
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- On Sunday night, city leaders including the Mayor of South Bend and South Bend Police Chief held a press conference regarding the officer involved shooting which took place Sunday morning.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, SBPD Chief Scott Ruszkowski, Board of Public Safety President John Collins, Jr., and South Bend Common Council President Tim Scott spoke at a press conference on the 14th floor of the County-City Building at 10 p.m. Sunday. Mayor Buttigieg said he had to change his presidential campaign schedule in order to be in town to speak at tonight’s conference and meet with community leaders on Monday.
https://abc57.com/news/south-bend-mayor-police-chief-and-city-leaders-respond-to-fatal-officer-involved-shooting
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- Future of farming is data driven
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- 5:49
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- ABC57 Meteorologist Tom Coomes explores the future of farming in Indiana.
https://abc57.com/news/the-future-of-farming
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- ABC57 Road Trip: Chicago Cubs game
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- ABC57 is hitting the road and exploring destinations within a car ride of Michiana.
The first top? A Chicago Cubs game!
ABC57's Mary Caltrider paid a visit to Wrigley Field to check out what's available for fans this year.
abc57.com/news/abc57-road-trip-chicago-cubs-game
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- What really goes on behind-the-scenes of Michiana's favorite food delivery services?
- Runtime
- 6:53
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- For people around Michiana, food delivery is the future and something many have been relying on even more during the pandemic.
However, Michiana business owners are upset because they say these companies put a strain on profits and time while not being transparent about how the process works.
ABC57 Investigates spent weeks digging deeper to find out what is really going on behind-the-scenes of Michiana’s favorite food delivery apps.
https://www.abc57.com/news/what-really-goes-on-behind-the-scenes-of-michianas-favorite-food-delivery-services
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- New seafood restaurant opens in downtown South Bend
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The owner of a new seafood restaurant, Tera’s Tasty House of Krabz, located in downtown South Bend said opening a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic wasn’t something she was expecting to do.
But, she loves to cook, and she credits her passion to her mom and sisters.
https://www.abc57.com/news/new-seafood-restaurant-in-downtown-south-bend-now-open
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- Michiana's Menu: Redamak's voted best burger of Michiana!
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Established in 1946, Redamak's high-quality burgers have been a go-to for many in and around New Buffalo, Michigan. Check out this behind the scenes at what makes their burgers so special!
https://www.abc57.com/news/michianas-menu-redamaks-voted-best-burger-of-michiana
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- Tim Spears joins ABC57 as our newest evening anchor and investigative reporter
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Tim Spears is joining the ABC57 News team as our newest evening anchor and investigative reporter.
https://www.abc57.com/news/abc57-welcomes-tim-spears-our-newest-evening-anchor-and-investigative-reporter
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- Tips for staying safe and avoiding fires during grilling season
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Lincoln Township Fire Chief, Brandon Chiarello, shared some tips for grilling safely this summer.
https://www.abc57.com/news/experts-weigh-in-on-how-to-grill-safely
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- South Bend's Howard Park has its own hen house
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The Howard Park Hen House is full of 50 different hens producing eggs which will directly provide for the new Public House restaurant.
The house is located in the middle of the park and welcomes families to stop by to visit the hens and learn more about the benefits of hens and their surrounding environment.
https://www.abc57.com/news/hen-house-provides-farm-to-table-option-in-howard-park
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- Two Michiana shopping malls aren’t what they used to be. What will save them?
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- 4:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Shopping malls are struggling to stay afloat as traditional anchor stores like Sears and Carson’s close up and shopping moves to the web.
Retail expert and Director for the Center for Education and Research in Retail at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, John Talbott, said that shopping malls in America are undergoing an evolution.
https://www.abc57.com/news/two-michiana-shopping-malls-aren-t-what-they-used-to-be-what-will-save-them
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- Cultivate moves food rescue into new 11,000 square foot facility
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Cultivate, a local food rescue organization, started as a culinary school operating out of a former restaurant in Bremen.
Now, the food rescue is growing and it has moved its operations into a new 11,000 square foot warehouse space on Prairie Avenue in South Bend.
https://www.abc57.com/news/cultivate-moves-food-rescue-mission-into-new-11-000-square-foot-facility
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- Chief Meteorologist Tom Coomes interviews Environmental Law Fellow Lingxi Chenyang
- Runtime
- 24:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Climate Policy: A breakdown of the first 100 days of the Biden Administration
Every Earth Day, we hear a lot about the little things we can all do to help the planet; recycle, trash clean-up, take public transportation, wash clothes in cold water, the list goes on. The little things are important, they can make a difference, but won’t solve the climate crisis.
There is going to have to be some heavy lifting and debate about policy. A better understanding of what’s being done, or proposed is another small thing you can do.
https://www.abc57.com/climate-policy-a-breakdown-of-the-first-100-days-of-the-biden-administration
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- Notre Dame Fan Cave: Longtime Notre Dame Usher shows off basement in Kalamazoo
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Bill Emery, an usher for 23 years at the University of Notre Dame, shows off his fan cave in Kalamazoo.
https://www.abc57.com/news/fan-cave-longtime-nd-usher-shows-off-his-basement-in-kalamazoo
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- Notre Dame Fan Cave: Inside John Adams baseball head coach's basement
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We're highlighting some of the best Fighting Irish fan caves right here in Michiana starting with John Adams head baseball coach Mike Cass’s.
“It started over many years ago. Little bit here, little bit there.”
The basement of Cass’s home is a haven of Notre Dame memorabilia from a Lou Holtz signed poster, to a Heisman trophy football and a full bar set up.
https://www.abc57.com/news/fan-cave-inside-john-adams-baseball-head-coachs-basement
