https://www.abc57.com/en-usThu, 30 Jul 2026 04:22:02 -0400Copyright (C) 2026 Weigel BroadcastingWBND(CNN) — The Trump administration is testing a secretive, never-before-used deportation court for alleged alien terrorists with a case concerning the Afghan mother of a convicted terrorist, with the Justice Department accusing the Texas-based woman of having ISIS sympathies.https://www.abc57.com/news/secretive-terrorist-removal-court-set-for-first-hearing-in-afghan-woman-s-caseThu, 30 Jul 2026 03:07:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — The 911 call placed from the teenager’s phone last week reported a young person who may be brandishing a gun in an Austin, Texas, parking lot.https://www.abc57.com/news/a-black-teen-was-fatally-shot-after-reporting-a-possibly-armed-person-his-death-prompts-calls-for-police-accountabilityThu, 30 Jul 2026 03:07:00 -0400 WBNDKyiv (CNN) — An unidentified object crashed and caused an explosion about 90 kilometers (55 miles) into Polish territory early Thursday, local authorities said, as Russia launched deadly longe-range attacks across Ukraine.https://www.abc57.com/news/unidentified-object-lands-deep-inside-poland-causing-explosion-as-russia-launches-deadly-ukraine-wide-attackThu, 30 Jul 2026 03:06:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The family of Jujaun Bates is calling for changes to how South Bend police respond to people experiencing mental health crises, saying officers should have had more options available before fatally shooting the of Jujaun Bates during a confrontation in June.https://www.abc57.com/news/family-of-jujaun-bates-calls-for-changes-to-mental-health-response-after-fatal-south-bend-police-shootingWed, 29 Jul 2026 22:39:00 -0400 WBNDCASS COUNTY, Mich. -- The Cass County community held a meeting tonight to help create a county wide plan for data centers.https://www.abc57.com/news/Cass-County-meeting-held-for-future-plans-for-data-centersWed, 29 Jul 2026 20:08:00 -0400 WBNDBENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- On July 28, just before 11 p.m., Benton Township Police Department was dispatched to 105 South Fair Avenue for a report of shots being fired.https://www.abc57.com/news/officers-dispatched-over-shots-being-fired-in-benton-townshipWed, 29 Jul 2026 19:30:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- On Wednesday, cars were lined up at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana waiting to get their groceries, but what people might not have expected was to get a pound of pork added in. https://www.abc57.com/news/food-bank-of-northern-indiana-gets-a-470-pound-pork-donation-from-4-h-and-the-st-joseph-county-farm-bureauWed, 29 Jul 2026 18:51:00 -0400 WBNDSAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. -- Troopers from the Michigan State Police Marshall Post are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on July 28 at approximately 12:09 p.m. on U.S. 12 near Lima Road in White Pigeon Township.https://www.abc57.com/news/saint-joseph-county-state-police-investigate-fatal-two-vehicle-crashWed, 29 Jul 2026 18:40:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Every summer, the South Bend Civic Theatre hosts a summer camp for students. Campers can learn acting skills, build sets, and sing while they make new friends and get some stage experience.https://www.abc57.com/news/south-bend-civic-theatre-hosts-summer-camp-for-studentsWed, 29 Jul 2026 18:19:00 -0400 WBNDELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- Police body camera video from the February officer-involved shooting that left a teenager dead in Elkhart has been released to the public. https://www.abc57.com/news/elkhart-officials-release-body-camera-footage-from-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-of-teenWed, 29 Jul 2026 17:47:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind.--- South Bend saw multiple, unrelated firearm incidents Tuesday night. In one of those cases, the South Bend Police Department (SBPD) was called to Nimtz Parkway, near Bendix Drive and Old Cleveland Road, just before 9 p.m. for reports of a man shooting at passing vehicles. https://www.abc57.com/news/it-rarely-is-stranger-on-stranger-nimtz-pkwy-shots-fired-a-rare-case-of-random-violenceWed, 29 Jul 2026 17:34:00 -0400 WBNDST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. -- A 64-year-old Bridgman man is dead following a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon on US 12.https://www.abc57.com/news/head-on-crash-with-box-truck-leaves-one-dead-wednesday-afternoonWed, 29 Jul 2026 15:58:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A string of violence in downtown South Bend with three separate incidents involving gunfire took place on Tuesday night. South Bend police state that there is no reason to believe the three incidents are connected, or that there is still any present danger to the public. The incident took place on the Colfax Bridge just before 10:00 p.m.https://www.abc57.com/news/man-allegedly-involved-in-south-bend-shooting-tuesday-night-speaks-outWed, 29 Jul 2026 15:44:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- County Surveyor Derek Deiter held a meeting discussing the lack of progress and transparency in the city's bike routes development project.https://www.abc57.com/news/Meeting-held-over-lack-of-progress-and-transparency-in-South-Bend-city-bike-routes-development-projectWed, 29 Jul 2026 15:36:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Governor Mike Braun says he is surprised that so many Hoosier counties are considering a moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers.https://www.abc57.com/news/Governor-Mike-Braun-pushes-for-data-center-moratoriumsWed, 29 Jul 2026 15:18:00 -0400 WBNDBody camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a teenager in Elkhart has been released.https://www.abc57.com/news/body-camera-footage-released-in-deadly-february-officer-involved-shooting-in-elkhartWed, 29 Jul 2026 13:05:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Many climate forecasters are pointing toward North America seeing a El Niño weather pattern, but what does that mean for us here?https://www.abc57.com/news/continental-impacts-of-el-nino-could-cause-more-smoke-072926Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:09:00 -0400 WBNDWASHINGTON DC -- Federal officials, apparently acting without a warrant, tracked former FBI Director James Comey from North Carolina to Virginia after he posted photos of seashells spelling out “86 47” last year, Comey’s attorneys allege.https://www.abc57.com/news/new-secret-service-emails-reveal-how-case-was-built-against-james-comeyWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/dr-anthony-fauci-repeatedly-pleads-the-fifth-in-dramatic-senate-hearing-about-covid-pandemicWed, 29 Jul 2026 09:38:00 -0400 WBNDTwo people in Elkhart face felony charges after a call for an alleged Battery incident also led to the arrest of a second person on drug charges.https://www.abc57.com/news/woman-arrested-for-alleged-battery-in-elkhart-man-in-same-home-arrested-on-drug-chargesWed, 29 Jul 2026 09:11:00 -0400 WBNDCONSTANTINE, Mich. --The Constantine Fire Department is having to make some tough decisions due to firefighting gear prices spiking. Part of this comes from changes in regulations for the gear.https://www.abc57.com/news/constantine-fire-department-struggles-as-firefighting-equipment-costs-skyrocketWed, 29 Jul 2026 08:03:00 -0400 WBNDINDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State Police are issuing a Statewide Silver Alert Wednesday after the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl from Crown Point, 138 miles northwest of Indianapolis.https://www.abc57.com/news/15-year-old-declared-missing-from-lake-county-after-tuesday-nightWed, 29 Jul 2026 06:04:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — In the days since the puzzling death of an 18-year-old, investigators have undertaken a painstaking effort to reconstruct the events that unfolded on Horn Island, a remote barrier island about 10 miles off the Mississippi coast.https://www.abc57.com/news/a-timeline-of-nolan-wells-disappearance-death-and-the-unfolding-investigationWed, 29 Jul 2026 03:09:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to once again step into his messy legal brawl with magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, appealing an $83.3 million jury verdict for defamation on the grounds that, as president, he is immune from the litigation.https://www.abc57.com/news/trump-urges-supreme-court-to-overturn-e-jean-carroll-s-83m-defamation-verdictWed, 29 Jul 2026 03:09:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — American Airlines flights have resumed after a nationwide ground stop was issued for less than an hour Tuesday evening due to an IT outage, the airline said.https://www.abc57.com/news/american-airlines-flights-resume-after-being-halted-due-to-an-it-problem-airline-saysWed, 29 Jul 2026 03:09:00 -0400 WBNDMISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Progress on the Hums Elementary School construction is ongoing with about 50% of it complete.https://www.abc57.com/news/hums-elementary-school-working-to-be-ready-by-the-2027-28-school-yearTue, 28 Jul 2026 22:41:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Police Department responding to a report of a shooting near Colfax Ave and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. https://www.abc57.com/news/breaking-sbpd-responding-to-report-of-shooting-near-e-colfax-and-martin-luther-king-jr-drTue, 28 Jul 2026 21:18:00 -0400 WBNDUPDATE: The South Bend Police Department shared updates on the shots fired case along Nimtz Parkway and Bendix Drive Wednesday morning. https://www.abc57.com/news/south-bend-police-respond-to-shots-fired-on-nimtz-parkwayTue, 28 Jul 2026 20:56:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- At 9:33 p.m. a call came in of a shooting with one victim at 1800 block of North Johnson Street.https://www.abc57.com/news/one-victim-in-shooting-at-the-1800-block-of-north-johnson-streetTue, 28 Jul 2026 20:44:00 -0400 WBNDBENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- A new community group the called the Jean Klock Neighborhood Coalition is circulating a petition calling on the City to close the park at 10 p.m., lock the gates and increase police patrols.https://www.abc57.com/news/Neighbors-Mayor-of-Benton-Harbor-differ-on-Jean-Klock-Park-safety-measuresTue, 28 Jul 2026 19:33:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- ABC57's Brian Conybeare interviewed Governor Mike Braun regarding the current gas tax holiday.https://www.abc57.com/news/abc57s-brian-conybeare-interviewed-governor-mike-braun-with-gas-tax-holiday-to-end-on-august-6Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:14:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Chet Waggoner 13 to 16-year-old All-Star team has made program history by qualifying for the Babe Ruth World Series for the first time, but the team must overcome one more challenge before taking the field: paying for the trip.https://www.abc57.com/news/chet-waggoner-all-stars-make-history-seek-community-support-for-babe-ruth-world-series-tripTue, 28 Jul 2026 18:16:00 -0400 WBNDWINDER, Ga. -- Colt Gray, the Georgia teen who fatally shot two teachers and two students and wounded nine others at Apalachee High School in September 2024, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.https://www.abc57.com/news/georgia-school-shooter-colt-gray-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-paroleTue, 28 Jul 2026 16:44:00 -0400 WBNDCASS COUNTY, Mich. -- A long-standing restaurant in Union, Michigan, is now burned to the ground after an early morning fire.https://www.abc57.com/news/zimmys-tavern-engulfed-in-flames-during-early-tuesday-morning-fireTue, 28 Jul 2026 15:34:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Portage Township announced a new task force focused on housing equality and landlord accountability.https://www.abc57.com/news/portage-township-we-make-indiana-team-up-on-new-housing-task-forceTue, 28 Jul 2026 15:32:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Police Department is seeking help in locating Honesty Fisher and Gabriel Gallegos, both 13, who are believed to have run away together.https://www.abc57.com/news/sbpd-seek-help-finding-two-runaway-teensTue, 28 Jul 2026 14:41:00 -0400 WBNDPORTER COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Dunes State Park remains without power Tuesday afternoon following Monday's severe weather, according to park officials.https://www.abc57.com/news/indiana-dunes-state-park-remains-without-power-following-monday-stormsTue, 28 Jul 2026 14:28:00 -0400 WBNDAn Elkhart man faces multiple charges after allegedly shooting five people, including four minors, in western Michigan.https://www.abc57.com/news/elkhart-man-charged-in-shooting-of-four-minors-one-19-year-old-in-western-michiganTue, 28 Jul 2026 14:01:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- In a conversation with ABC57 News, Indiana Governor Mike Braun explained the current gas tax holiday will end on Aug. 6.https://www.abc57.com/news/gov-braun-announces-gas-tax-holiday-will-end-aug-6Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:53:00 -0400 WBNDNotre Dame Athletics is launching a multi-year partnership with a leader in digital financial services.https://www.abc57.com/news/notre-dame-athletics-announces-sofi-as-official-financial-services-partner-partnership-includes-jersey-patchesTue, 28 Jul 2026 12:34:00 -0400 WBNDThe Michigan City Police Department says a viral video that raised concern over animal treatment by the city's Animal Control department does not depict abuse.https://www.abc57.com/news/michigan-city-police-officials-respond-to-viral-animal-control-video-find-no-evidence-of-abuseTue, 28 Jul 2026 12:15:00 -0400 WBNDWALKERTON, Ind. -- An Owens Corning facility in Walkerton will close completely by late October according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Notice sent out on July 21.https://www.abc57.com/news/owens-corning-industrial-plant-to-close-in-walkerton-leaving-130-without-jobsTue, 28 Jul 2026 11:53:00 -0400 WBNDA South Bend woman is awaiting her sentence after being convicted of stealing from a casino.https://www.abc57.com/news/south-bend-woman-convicted-in-casino-theft-updateTue, 28 Jul 2026 11:50:00 -0400 WBNDA local RV industrial plant is set to close.https://www.abc57.com/news/forest-river-announces-closure-of-bristol-plant-105-employees-to-be-terminatedTue, 28 Jul 2026 11:32:00 -0400 WBNDELKHART, Ind. -- A 51-year-old Elkhart man has been formally charged in connection with the July 21 shooting of his 54-year-old neighbor.https://www.abc57.com/news/suspect-formally-charged-in-connection-with-shooting-of-54-year-old-neighborTue, 28 Jul 2026 10:42:00 -0400 WBNDNine people have been arrested or cited in a large prostitution demand reduction operation in Berrien County.https://www.abc57.com/news/nine-arrested-in-large-scale-berrien-county-prostitution-investigationTue, 28 Jul 2026 09:21:00 -0400 WBNDCASS COUNTY, Mich. -- First responders were on the scene of a morning fire at a local bar in Cass County.https://www.abc57.com/news/first-responders-called-to-fire-at-cass-county-bar-updateTue, 28 Jul 2026 08:35:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — A 15-year-old has been detained in connection with Sunday’s deadly shootout at the Seattle Center that involved at least two others — one of whom was killed, The Associated Press reported.https://www.abc57.com/news/15-year-old-detained-in-seattle-food-festival-shooting-that-left-3-dead-and-toddler-hospitalizedTue, 28 Jul 2026 03:06:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — Audio clips released by the right-wing Oversight Project on Monday of former-President Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer, Mark Lewis Zwonitzer, appears to support what former Special Counsel Robert Hur found in his 2024 report: Biden disclosed classified material, was forgetful and continued to possess classified material after leaving his post as vice president.https://www.abc57.com/news/newly-released-biden-audio-recordings-include-references-to-classified-material-and-struggles-with-memoryTue, 28 Jul 2026 03:06:00 -0400 WBNDLos Angeles (CNN) — A preliminary hearing revealed new details on some of the evidence prosecutors say they have gathered against d4vd in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez: testimony of blood stains on various items from his garage, chainsaw purchases and explicit text messages with the girl.https://www.abc57.com/news/singer-d4vd-s-preliminary-hearing-sheds-new-light-on-the-investigation-into-teen-girl-s-killing-here-are-the-takeawaysTue, 28 Jul 2026 03:04:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Common Council passed a resolution 7-1 Monday night urging a pause on the proposed Midwest Continental Divide Trail.https://www.abc57.com/news/south-bend-city-council-passes-resolution-urging-pause-on-midwest-continental-divide-trailMon, 27 Jul 2026 22:53:00 -0400 WBNDNILES, Mich. -- The Niles City Council are allegedly putting restrictions on the number of marijuana retailers. https://www.abc57.com/news/Niles-City-Council-vote-yes-on-putting-marijuana-question-on-the-ballot-this-NovemberMon, 27 Jul 2026 22:39:00 -0400 WBNDBERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- An active residential fire at Adams Road and East Bertrand Road in Niles Township.https://www.abc57.com/news/active-residential-fire-in-berrien-countyMon, 27 Jul 2026 18:46:00 -0400 WBNDNOTRE DAME, Ind. -- With less than 14 weeks until Notre Dame opens its 2026-27 season in Rome, Italy, head coach Micah Shrewsberry says the expectation for his revamped roster is clear: produce results immediately.https://www.abc57.com/news/notre-dame-men-s-basketball-embracing-urgency-as-shrewsberry-enters-pivotal-fourth-seasonMon, 27 Jul 2026 17:56:00 -0400 WBNDSAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The Beef-A-Roo CEO was a no-show in court Monday, as his former workers in Warsaw say they are still missing paychecks after the sudden closure of the fast-food restaurant.https://www.abc57.com/news/local-beef-a-roo-employees-still-owed-paychecks-as-private-equity-ceo-ditches-court-hearingMon, 27 Jul 2026 17:43:00 -0400 WBNDA Plymouth woman is dead after a crash between her car and a semitruck.https://www.abc57.com/news/plymouth-woman-dead-after-car-semitruck-crashMon, 27 Jul 2026 17:04:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Thousands of Michiana residents are being affected by Monday's sever weather, leaving some without power.https://www.abc57.com/news/tracking-monday-power-outages-across-michianaMon, 27 Jul 2026 14:16:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- St. Joseph County Dispatch reports there was a walk-in gunshot victim around 11:50 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital. https://www.abc57.com/news/walk-in-gunshot-victim-from-late-night-shootingSat, 25 Jul 2026 04:49:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/more-storms-through-8-00-pmMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:49:00 -0400 WBNDMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching an investigation into an alleged swatting incident against former transportation secretary and South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg.https://www.abc57.com/news/michigan-attorney-generals-office-investigating-buttigieg-cps-swatting-caseMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:29:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Howard Park hosted its second annual Inclusive Art Fair, showcasing work created by individuals with all abilities.https://www.abc57.com/news/2nd-annual-inclusive-art-fairMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:14:00 -0400 WBNDGOSHEN, Ind. -- A 59-year-old Goshen man is in jail after he allegedly drove his pick-up truck between parade floats in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Water Street.https://www.abc57.com/news/59-year-old-man-arrested-for-allegedly-driving-through-Elkhart-County-4-H-Fair-ParadeMon, 27 Jul 2026 14:10:00 -0400 WBNDThe Elkhart County 4-H Fair is temporarily closed.https://www.abc57.com/news/elkhart-county-4-h-fair-temporarily-closed-due-to-stormsMon, 27 Jul 2026 13:45:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/tracking-severe-weather-through-the-mid-afternoonMon, 27 Jul 2026 13:35:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/mcconnell-not-yet-medically-cleared-to-leave-rehab-facility-after-fall-led-to-hospitalizationMon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:00 -0400 WBNDMICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- A skydiver is safe after the ladder crew with the Michigan City Fire Department rescued him from a tree on the city's east side Monday morning. https://www.abc57.com/news/skydiver-rescued-after-landing-in-michigan-city-homeowners-treeMon, 27 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400 WBNDMARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- A 16-year-old boy was severely injured after crashing a truck into a utility pole in the 13000 block of 12th Road Sunday morning.https://www.abc57.com/news/16-year-old-severely-injured-after-crashing-suv-into-utility-pole-and-treeMon, 27 Jul 2026 11:04:00 -0400 WBNDST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- A 32-year-old South Bend woman is facing an OWI charge after crashing her car into a semi-truck's trailer on the Indiana Toll Road Saturday afternoon.https://www.abc57.com/news/woman-arrested-for-owi-after-crashing-into-semi-truck-on-indiana-toll-roadMon, 27 Jul 2026 10:19:00 -0400 WBNDELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- One man was cited for operating a motorboat while intoxicated after allegedly crashing into the shore of C.R. 16 Sunday evening.https://www.abc57.com/news/allegedly-intoxicated-driver-cited-in-boat-crash-sunday-eveningMon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 -0400 WBNDA big nighttime holiday event is coming to Four Winds Field this year.https://www.abc57.com/news/south-bend-cubs-to-host-holiday-lights-on-the-diamondMon, 27 Jul 2026 09:21:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Applications are open for the South Bend Police Department's Fall 2026 Citizens Police Academy, with the free learning opportunity starting in August.https://www.abc57.com/news/applications-open-for-fall-citizens-police-academy-in-south-bendMon, 27 Jul 2026 08:08:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — The suspect in what German authorities described as an “Islamist terror attack” at Berlin’s Pride celebrations was shot dead by police following a major manhunt Sunday.https://www.abc57.com/news/berlin-pride-attack-suspect-shot-dead-by-police-after-manhunt-here-s-what-we-know-so-farMon, 27 Jul 2026 03:11:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — Two Jewish-owned bagel shops in Toronto were damaged Sunday in incidents now under investigation by the Toronto Police Service’s Hate Crime Unit.https://www.abc57.com/news/toronto-police-investigate-after-jewish-owned-bakery-chain-hit-by-gunfire-and-vandalismMon, 27 Jul 2026 03:11:00 -0400 WBND(CNN) — The Pentagon updated its war casualty database Saturday, recording more than 140 additionally wounded and restoring the four soldiers killed due to Iranian strikes last week amid questions about a lack of transparency over the war’s toll.https://www.abc57.com/news/iran-war-casualty-count-eclipses-600-as-pentagon-quietly-changes-accountingMon, 27 Jul 2026 03:11:00 -0400 WBNDGOSHEN, Ind. -- The Elkhart County 4H Fair is stacked from top to bottom with events and entertainment, but there is one thing that keeps attendees coming back year after year, which is the food.https://www.abc57.com/news/elkhart-county-4h-fair-food-vendors-celebrate-50th-year-of-businessSun, 26 Jul 2026 22:31:00 -0400 WBNDMISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Young athletes filled the Mishawaka Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon for a football clinic that focused on protecting their bodies as improving their game.https://www.abc57.com/news/young-football-athletes-learn-about-protecting-their-bodies-while-improving-their-skillsSun, 26 Jul 2026 21:51:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/storm-track-timing-could-be-shifting-7-26-26Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:20:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Unity Gardens held their Westside BBQ & Craft Festival where different food vendors got a chance to let the community try their meals and sweet treats.https://www.abc57.com/news/the-unity-gardens-brought-music-food-and-crafts-for-their-westside-bbq-and-craft-festivalSun, 26 Jul 2026 18:17:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/quiet-evening-storms-after-midnight-7-26-26Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:03:00 -0400 WBNDST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Timothy road between State Line Road and Darden Road will close for multiple culvert replacements on Tuesday, July 28.https://www.abc57.com/news/timothy-road-set-to-close-on-july-28Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:16:00 -0400 WBNDTHREE OAKS, Mich. -- The Deer Creek Hunt Club in Three Oaks, Michigan hosted a skeet shoot event in support of La Porte County Sheriff's Deputy Jon Samuelson.https://www.abc57.com/news/deer-creek-hunt-club-throws-a-skeet-shoot-event-for-deputy-jon-samuelsonSun, 26 Jul 2026 15:39:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/two-rounds-of-storms-monday-072626Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:26:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/mini-heat-wave-starts-out-the-door-072625Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:22:00 -0400 WBNDLA PORTE, Ind. -- The ‘Sammy Strong’ Benefit was held to raise funds for La Porte deputy, Jon Samuelson, who was injured in the line of duty in May.https://www.abc57.com/news/la-porte-community-rallies-for-sammy-strong-benefit-raising-hope-for-injured-deputySat, 25 Jul 2026 21:37:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Potawatomi Zoo launched Zoo Nights Live, a new outdoor concert series.https://www.abc57.com/news/the-potawatomi-zoo-opens-its-gates-to-zoo-nights-liveSat, 25 Jul 2026 20:22:00 -0400 WBNDINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series returned to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday for the Pennzoil 250.https://www.abc57.com/news/carson-kvapil-wins-his-first-oreilly-auto-parts-series-win-at-the-indianapolis-motor-speedwaySat, 25 Jul 2026 19:02:00 -0400 WBNDELKHART, Ind. -- The City of Elkhart will hold a City Hall in the Park summer series.https://www.abc57.com/news/city-of-elkhart-ready-to-kick-off-their-city-hall-in-the-parkSat, 25 Jul 2026 18:31:00 -0400 WBNDMIDDLEBURY, Ind. -- The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution (INDAR), honored the only known Indiana man to have taken part of Boston Tea Party.https://www.abc57.com/news/William-Tuffs-honored-as-the-only-Indiana-man-who-took-part-of-the-Boston-Tea-PartySat, 25 Jul 2026 17:37:00 -0400 WBNDELKHART, Ind. -- Beacon Health held a free Health and Wellness fair to inform the community about what they offer and meet their staff.https://www.abc57.com/news/Beacon-Health-held-a-Health-and-Wellness-fair-for-the-communitySat, 25 Jul 2026 17:36:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/warm-conditions-start-overnight-072526Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:58:00 -0400 WBNDST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- After Tuesday, July 28, U.S. 31 will see lane closures.https://www.abc57.com/news/us-31-to-close-lanes-due-to-overhead-box-truss-installationsSat, 25 Jul 2026 16:32:00 -0400 WBNDBERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- Berrien Community Foundation (BCF) is ready to provide more than 2,700 backpacks to students across Berrien County.https://www.abc57.com/news/berrien-community-foundation-will-hand-out-more-than-2-700-backpacks-to-studentsSat, 25 Jul 2026 16:14:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/another-pleasant-day-072526Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:53:00 -0400 WBNDhttps://www.abc57.com/news/still-cooler-out-the-door-072526Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:22:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- St. Joseph County Dispatch reports that officers were sent out on a call of an alleged vehicle dumping.https://www.abc57.com/news/vehicle-dumped-in-st-joseph-river-in-south-bendSat, 25 Jul 2026 04:11:00 -0400 WBNDNEW CARLISLE, Ind. -- New Carlisle's annual Hometown Days celebration returned this weekend with a mix of small-town traditions and a reminder of the community's changing economic landscape.https://www.abc57.com/news/New-Carlisle-celebrates-annual-Hometown-DaysFri, 24 Jul 2026 21:52:00 -0400 WBNDSOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Ross Chastain posted the fastest lap Friday as NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series opened its weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chastain, a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver competing in both races this weekend, led the field with an average speed of 168 mph.https://www.abc57.com/news/ross-chastain-leads-nascar-o-reilly-auto-parts-series-practice-at-indianapolis-motor-speedwayFri, 24 Jul 2026 21:36:00 -0400 WBNDBERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. -- Live music, food trucks, and craft vendors took to courthouse square in Berrien Springs for the Stuff a Bus event hosted by Backpacks for Berrien. https://www.abc57.com/news/Backpacks-for-Berrien-hosts-their-Stuff-a-Bus-event-ultimate-goal-of-easing-stress-on-familiesFri, 24 Jul 2026 20:39:00 -0400 WBNDELKHART, Ind. -- Rapper Ludacris headlined the opening night of the grandstand concert series at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the fairgrounds in Goshen, Indiana. The fair runs through August 1.https://www.abc57.com/news/ludacris-opens-elkhart-county-4-h-fair-concert-series-amid-ticket-resale-concernsFri, 24 Jul 2026 20:30:00 -0400 WBNDGOSHEN, Ind. -- The Elkhart County 4-H Fair kicked off today - with some 200-thousand visitors expected over the next nine days.https://www.abc57.com/news/From-Lemon-Shake-Ups-to-Ludacris-the-2026-Elkhart-County-Fair-starts-todayFri, 24 Jul 2026 19:48:00 -0400