Category: Around Us
ST. MARY’S, KAN. — A 10-year-old Kansas boy is selling lemonade to help his little brother.
MANITOBA, CANADA — It’s no secret that babies are cute — and, of course, the same could be said for dogs. But what happens when they join forces? Internet magic.
NICE, FRANCE — At least two of the more than 80 people killed in Thursday’s attack in Nice, France, were Americans.
INDIANAPOLIS – Gasoline prices continue their summer swoon and Uber is offering up ice cream in Indianapolis on Friday.
SOUTH BEND — WSBT got the chance to sit down with the woman who won Pulse Fest’s Rising Star competition. She’ll perform the national anthem tonight and one of her original songs, but her journey hasn’t been an easy one.
ANGOLA – Dozens of teenagers got to see what it takes to be a police officer at the Indiana State Police Youth Career Camp at Trine University.
HAMILTON COUNTY – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is offering free car seat installation and inspection Thursday, July 22.
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence is dropping his re-election bid in Indiana to become Donald Trump’s running mate.
GENESSEE, COLO. — Two Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies caught a wild encounter on camera after a bear broke into a car in Genessee.
ORLANDO — Building a castle is a dream the majority of people won’t fulfill, but LEGO and Disney are making the goal easier to accomplish with an upcoming release.
JEFFERSONVILLE — A puppy in Southern Indiana is getting quite the attention.
MUNCIE — If you’re an enthusiastic Pokemon Go player, there’s an Indiana animal shelter that wants your help.
ORLEANS, MASS. — A 6-year-old boy from Houston caught a great white shark while fishing off the coast of Cape Cod Sunday afternoon.
LEBANON, TENN. — We’ve shown a lot of positive interactions between citizens and police in the past week, but a Tennessee officer takes the top prize.
If you want free Chick-fil-A Tuesday, July 12, and you’re not too chicken, dress like a cow or throw on something cow-like! The chain is celebrating Cow Appreciation Day.
DALLAS — It’s been a tough week for the city of Dallas, dealing with last week’s tragic police ambush. But the city is getting something to cheer about.
WACO, TEXAS — There are apparently worse things than being caught with marijuana by a police officer, as two Texas law partners point out in an awful (and catchy) video.
LOWELL — Police in northwest Indiana are investigating a report of an abandoned baby.
GREENBACK, TENN. — Kyle Mules grew up like most kids. He played basketball and other sports. Almost six years ago, when he was just 11-years-old, his world turned upside down.
MILAN — Italian police say they found the body of missing airman, Staff Sgt. Halex Hale.
FORT WAYNE — “There was a gap about this wide and as I went off it the front wheel, went in and turned this way. And I went right out of the chair and into the railroad tracks,” Zidlick said.
INDIANAPOLIS — For more than a year, we’ve been following the training of service dogs with ICAN, the Indiana Canine Assistance Network. One of the clients paired with a dog is Shennea Dixon, who’s new life partner is Renn. To protect and serve, ICAN service dog Renn is named in honor of fallen IMPD officer, Perry Renn.
BERRIEN COUNTY — Multiple shots were fired at the Berrien County Courthouse Monday afternoon. Three people are dead. The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. A Berrien County Commissioner told Vahid Sadrzadeh on scene that a man who was on his way to jail took a gun off a deputy and started opening fire. The commissioner also told …read more.
NAVASOTA, TEXAS – Saturday night authorities in Grimes County found themselves delivering a baby on the side of the road after getting a call that a Navasota, Texas, woman was in labor and wasn’t going to make it to the hospital.
NEW ZEALAND — Parents who’ve struggled and failed to get their youngsters to quit thumb sucking can take heart: there may be an upside to the habit. Researchers have found thumb sucking and nail biting in young children may be protective against allergies.
PASADENA, CALIF. — They seemed destined to be best friends long before they met. Walter, a 9-month-old puppy, was born deaf, and coincidentally, so was his owner, Julia.
FREMONT, CALIF. — Like many dogs (and some humans), an adorable golden retriever named Joey gets frightened by fireworks. That means July 4th was a particularly stressful day for Joey, so his owner’s mother found the perfect way to help him relax.
EUGENE, ORE. — The quest for Plymouth native Morgan Uceny to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team for the 2nd time got off to a great start on Thursday.
ELKHART — Pilots come in all shapes and sizes and it turns out, so do their planes.
YORK, PA. — A Pennsylvania dad is getting kudos for a sweet photograph taken by his wife as their son sleeps in a hospital bed.
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — The numbers are daunting.
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman, who is praying for an end to the gun violence, took her message to the nation’s capital.
PORT RICHEY, FLA. — A tip from a concerned citizen helped save a baby from possible harm after the infant was seen being carried on the side of a busy Pasco road by a man who was exhibiting erratic behavior.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana will be well-represented in Rio next month. We have several amazing athletes who will compete in the Olympic games, but one of those athletes isn’t a member of the U.S. National Team. Alexus Laird, a graduate from the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, has dual citizenship and will go for the gold for the Republic of Seychelles.
FORT WAYNE — A Fort Wayne man became a millionaire overnight after realizing he won Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
FORT WAYNE –- Kayden Ptak is not your average 11-year-old boy. “My business is called Tie Dye Bros. and we specialize in athletic socks, business socks and baby onesies and dog bandannas,” he said.
GOSHEN — The fifth annual Rotors ‘n’ Ribs helicopter fly-in will take place July 15, from 5-10 p.m. and July 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Goshen Municipal Airport, 17229 C.R. 42.
FOLSOM CITY, CALIF. — Workers at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary in California say they’re used to people “warning” them about a stray cat in an enclosure with one of the black bears, Sequoia.
LONDON — It’s been 20 years since the Spice Girls changed the world with their message of girl power.
DENVER and LA JOLLA, CALIF. — Twin sisters Sarah Mariuz and Leah Rodgers have always been on the same page, and apparently their new babies are, too. The identical twins, who are 35, each gave birth to their first child early Thursday.
PASADENA, CALIF. — NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
BOSTON — If you’re a mom-to-be (or know one), a growing trend in hospitals across the country could change how your newborn is cared for after delivery. Babies traditionally go to the hospital nursery after they’re born, but these days, many hospitals are doing away with those facilities. It’s known as the “baby friendly” initiative, and it may be coming to a hospital near you.
GOSHEN — Tonight, Goshen’s past fascination with cruising will be resurrected for a few hours 30 years after city officials put an end to the popular pastime with the hanging of a few road signs.
WASHINGTON D.C. — For the first time in 32 years, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s American Trail team celebrated the arrival of a sea lion pup, born June 26 to 11-year-old mother Calli.
INDIANAPOLIS — With seven children ranging in age from two to fourteen, coordinating doctor’s visits can be a challenge for Katie McDaniel.
SOUTH BEND — A lot of people know about the danger of salmonella poisoning from uncooked eggs in raw dough.
INDIANAPOLIS — For Jeremy Basso, his failed attempt at dressing 7-month-old daughter, Olivia, has become a viral sensation, making moms everywhere laugh and share their own stories of daddy wardrobe disasters.
FORT WAYNE — An Animal Care and Control Center is trying to find homes for 26 dogs rescued from a Fort Wayne barn.
CASS COUNTY — Almost two months after a Cass County teen pageant queen was killed in a car accident, a man was charged in connection to Makayla McKenzie’s death.
LOS ANGELES — A robot that can throw fire and saws into its opponents with a spinning blade; a 250-pound bot that can damage and throw competitors with a steel drum powered by its 100-horsepower motor; and a robot with two sets of arms to grab and hoist other machines: These are some of the robots developed by MIT-affiliated teams selected to compete in the second season of ABC’s “BattleBots.”
LONDON — An uncut 1,109-carat diamond is set to be auctioned off Wednesday, June 29, in London. It’s the largest uncut diamond in the world and the second largest ever found.
ELKHART COUNTY — The Goshen Painter’s Guild and Elkhart County Parks are co-hosting an art related event called “Plein Air in the Parks.”
FORT WAYNE – Community Harvest Food Bank was awarded a $90,000 grant from the Lincoln Financial Foundation.
RALEIGH, N.C. — This is Eva, an almost 5-year-old who is the oldest of four kids.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sorry to disappoint Trekkies who still believe, but the actual USS Enterprise did not really take up much space.
CALIFORNIA — YouTube sensations Sam Tsui, Kurt Schneider, Alex G. and Madilyn Bailey have stunned fans with their vocals for years.
MISHAWAKA — Local police say they often get calls from worried parents or caregivers asking for help finding a loved one who has wandered off. Mishawaka police say it happens at least once a week. A little-known program offered in our area can help offer some peace of mind.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – General Mills is recalling four flavors of its Nature Valley bars due to possible listeria contamination. The foods company is issuing the voluntary recall amidst SunOpta’s ongoing national recall of its sunflower kernels.
ELKHART — The biggest annual pop culture event in the world is going to be celebrated in Elkhart in 2017.
ORLANDO — Many earworm-laden years later, a new video from Oh My Disney offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the developmental process of a scene in “Hercules,” placing storyboard art and (even cooler) live action performances of the Greek chorus’ song and dance routine—orchestrated as a model for the eventual animation—side by side with the finished product.
MAMANUCA ISLANDS, FIJI — If you fancy a slice of paradise served up with your pizza, this Fiji restaurant could be the ideal eatery.
MARSHALL COUNTY — Police say five people were ejected from a buggy when it was rear-ended by a car June 27 in Marshall County.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s not something you typically hear at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., but tourists got quite a treat one day this month when a woman decided to sing the National Anthem at the monument.
JACKSON, MICH. — This isn’t an ordinary lemonade stand.
FORT WAYNE – A new, indoor zorbing facility has opened in Fort Wayne.The Ball Hive, located at 4629 Lima Rd., is a place for the whole family to stay active and have fun all-year round.
NEW YORK — These baby goats are taking the phrase “find your footing” to an whole new level.
FORT COLLINS, COLO. — Cold feet before a wedding, very common. A snake chomping on the groom’s ankle? Not so much.
CHICAGO — A baby Grevy’s zebra was born over the June 18 weekend at Lincoln Park Zoo, just in time for sire Webster to celebrate his first Father’s Day.
GOSHEN — The stakes weren’t as high as the show “Shark Tank,” but for entrepreneurs in Goshen, tonight was a chance to get their business ideas out in public to the rest of the Goshen business community.
ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — A Vietnam veteran from Michigan will receive the country’s highest military distinction: the Medal of Honor.
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LABELLE, FLA. — A man is pleading with officials in Glades County, Fla. for a code inspection after his dog was eaten by an alligator at the marina where he resides.
NEW YORK — PBS will kick off its annual Arts Fall Festival with a two-hour special about the making of Broadway’s Tony-winning musical “Hamilton,” according to Variety.
NORTHEAST INDIANA — Ligonier is the safest city in Indiana according to a SafeWise report.
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Camp Millhouse has been around since 1940. It started as a camp for children with polio. Now, it caters to people of all ages and all disabilities.
ELKHART — Restoring royalty to the river, Elkhart’s iconic riverboat returned to the waters of the St. Joseph River on Tuesday.
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – Wildlife officials say the bear who attacked a marathon runner in the Valles Caldera over the weekend is dead and will be tested for rabies.
TUSCARAWAS, OHIO — When Bentley Yoder was born, his parents arrived at the hospital with nothing but an outfit to bury him in. After all, Sierra and Dustin Yoder said, they had been told for months their son would not live long after birth. In fact, they said doctors were shocked he made it to birth at all. Sierra Yoder told ABC News that Bentley was diagnosed in utero with encephalocele, a neural tube defect that keeps the skull from fully closing and, as a result, leaves the brain protruding from the head.
INDIANAPOLIS — Federal officials today arrested an 18-year-old Indiana man who the FBI said had researched potential terrorist targets in his home state before attempting to make his way out of the country and eventually join ISIS in Libya.
TRUSSVILLE, ALA. — Firefighters had to rescue an Alabama teenager after her head got stuck inside Barney costume.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Police found an Austin man with cuts and scrapes all over his body following an attack with a cheese grater, according to an arrest affidavit.
CEMENT, OKLA. — An unwanted visitor slithered its way into the backyard of an Oklahoma home.
BREMEN — Sunday’s hot weather created a repeat problem on a busy stretch of road in southern Mishawaka. Bremen Highway buckled again between Ireland Road and Dragoon Trail for the second time in a month.
SEATTLE — National Frozen Foods Corporation announced Saturday it was recalling a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To-Eat frozen green peas and frozen mixed vegetables.
NELSON COUNTY, VA. — Meet Ohio native, Stacy Kozel, she is hiking more than 2,000 miles through the Appalachian Trail
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Candace Payne, who broke a Facebook Live record simply by donning a Chewbacca face mask, was presented with a custom-made action figure doll by Hasbro when she and her family visited the company’s Rhode Island headquarters last Friday, June 17.
LOS ANGELES — Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin died Sunday, June 19, after his car rolled backwards and pinned him against a brick column and a fence, killing him, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities in suburban Philadelphia were trying to unravel the mysteries Sunday, June 19, of a local man found living with 12 girls, one of whom was apparently a “gift” from her financially strapped parents.
INDIANAPOLIS — When Amy Cozad graduated from Decatur Central High School, she knew she loved diving, but she had not yet dreamed of going to the Olympics. It wasn’t until college, at Indiana University, that she started eyeing Team USA.
PERM, RUSSIA — A robot escaped from a science lab and caused a traffic jam in one Russian city, it’s reported.
EDMONTON, CANADA — Singer Meat Loaf collapsed onstage towards the end of his set in Edmonton on Thursday night, June 16.
BALTIMORE — This past weekend, Baltimore Ravens Offensive Tackle Ronnie Stanley—along with his girlfriend, and a teammate—stopped by BARCS, the city shelter, and made the most fantastically game-winning request.
ATLANTA – A prehistoric run on “American Ninja Warrior” has become a viral hit. During the taping of the show’s recent Atlanta qualifiers, a contestant ran the course dressed as a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
GROVE CITY, OHIO — A young girl in Ohio hopes dog kisses can help end cancer. She’s using her beloved pup to raise money for Pelotonia, a nonprofit cancer research organization that raises money through a bike ride and other events.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — An alligator snatched a 2-year-old boy Tuesday night, June 14, in a lagoon at a Disney hotel near Orlando as his father desperately tried to save him.
AMITY — A surprising discovery was made in Johnson County by archaeologists. They were digging for the remains of a woman buried in the middle of an Amity road.
GREENLAND — It’s a tale of perfect camaraderie and of co-dependence.
Two years at sea have fostered a close relationship between the two fellow sailors as they cross the globe, through warm weather and cold. One is a 24-year-old male. The other is a hen.
INDIANAPOLIS — Grammy Award winner Kanye West announced Tuesday, June 14, his first major North American tour in three years and his first stop is in Indianapolis.
JEFFERSONVILLE — A Jeffersonville man arrested with a car full of weapons in California early Sunday, June 12, is now the subject of an FBI investigation.
INDIANAPOLIS — Monday night, we’ll get to see the American Ninja Warriors who tried the course on Monument Circle.
GOSHEN — There’s a new card game making the rounds in Goshen aimed at shaking people out of their comfort zones and building community connections, all while providing as much fun as possible in the process.

































































































