ELKHART — Multiple Elkhart stores were blocked Thursday afternoon as police served a warrant. It happened outside a home on the 2000 block of Kulp Avenue near the Big R on S. Main Street. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, police went to the home at the request of the Warsaw Police Department. Jeremy …read more.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Newschannel 3 has learned that at least five people have been killed on North Westnedge, near Markin Glen Park, just north of Kalamazoo, after a group of bicyclists were struck from behind by a blue Chevy pickup truck. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. All of those killed were bicyclists …read more.

LAWRENCE — Lawrence police arrested 44-year-old Shuron Scott for neglect after she allegedly left two children she was babysitting alone in an SUV Sept. 24 while she shopped at a Pendleton Pike Kroger.

INDIANAPOLIS—Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the world to the newest iPhones earlier this month- and the new devices hit store shelves today. New features include a 12 megapixel camera, capable of shooting 4K video, and a new feature called 3D Touch, which is sensitive to finger pressure for starting various applications.   The new iPhone …read more.

By STACEY STAGNER Communications Coordinator, South Shore CVA HAMMOND — A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11. The Lincoln Funeral Train has attracted thousands of …read more.

HAMMOND — A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11.

GOSHEN— Goshen College has announced it has withdrawn from the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. The move comes after the college’s recent decision to allow the hiring of married gay and lesbian faculty and staff as part of their LGBT non-discrimination policy and hiring practices. The Council of Christian Colleges and several CCCU institutions …read more.

INDIANA — The 12th Annual State of Obesity report reveals large regional and racial differences when it comes to obesity in America.

CALIFORNIA — A large majority, around 72 percent of drivers bring their pets along for rides, but most don’t use restraints to keep their furry friends safe, according to a new survey.

SOUTH BEND — Construction has begun on the new $50 million Memorial Children’s Hospital in South Bend. The project, led by Beacon Health Systems, is supported through $10 million in donations and is expected to open in 2017. The 100,000 square-foot expansion plans for hematology, oncology, pediatric intensive care services and a roof garden and family lounge. …read more.

ELKHART — The Indiana Supreme Court has overturned murder convictions for three of four Elkhart teens. The teens, including Blake Layman, then 16, Levi Sparks, then 17, Jose Quiroz, then 16, along with Danzele Johnson, 21, broke into the home of a neighbor of Quiroz, while Anthony Sharp, then 18, stayed behind to act as a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — New nonstop flights from the Indianapolis airport have been announced this week by Indianapolis Airport Authority and American Airlines.

[weaver_youtube XF_WtKTwp1M rel=0]   MICHIGAN — Just over a year ago, OK2Say was created to encourage Michigan students to anonymously report potential crimes through a phone app. Tested in the 2014-15 school year, the app is now being advocated by Attorney General Bill Schuette. The app was specifically created so students could report bullying, and …read more.

PLYMOUTH— The Ray L. Price Foundation, a local philanthropic organization, has donated the city of Plymouth a new park. The 12-acre Price Memorial Park had, for several years, previously operated as private park. The property includes many features, including a swimming pond, fishing pond, gazebo, playground, and picnic shelters. Mayor Mark Senter said “on behalf …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS— Gas stations on the south side of Indianapolis are reporting that gas has fallen below the $2 mark. According to GasBuddy.com, gas at several stations was reported to be at the $1.99 mark.

EUROPE — Cait MacPhee, a physicist at the University of Edinburgh, has been experimenting with a certain protein that makes ice cream melt slower. The protein BslA, which is in many foods as a helpful bacteria, has made ice cream that lasts longer in the summer heat.

NOBLESVILLE — The annual White River Festival, a 17-day celebration of the White River, its tributaries and the surrounding watershed, will highlight the theme of “create” Sept. 11-27 at venues and locations throughout central Indiana.

WASHINGTON D.C – Universities and colleges in Indiana have received high marks according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of the nation’s top schools. Rating schools on up to 16 factors of academic excellence, the publication’s best colleges list the nation’s top schools in four categories, based on the types of degrees offered. …read more.

FORT WAYNE— Sweetwater Sound Inc., based out of Fort Wayne, is planning to add  up to 285 new jobs over the next three years. Sweetwater, founded by Chuck Surack in 1979, is the third-largest music instrument audio retailer in the country. An $8.8 million project that includes expanded facilities in Allen County has construction set …read more.

MONTICELLO — There’s a new owner for Indiana Beach. Apex Parks Group, based out of California, has purchased Monticello’s Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and is excited about the opportunity. “Indiana Beach is a fabulous addition for us. We are pleased to work with the park team and local community to grow this jewel of a resort …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS— Safety, when it comes to car seats, is a priority for many parents. The seat not only needs to fit the child, but it also needs to fit the car. A new study, however, shows that this isn’t always the case. The Ohio State University College of Medicine tested near 3,600 different combinations of …read more.

NEW CARLISLE – DNR says a black bear that can’t seem to make up its mind on a new home, may have wandered back to Indiana. The report came early in the week that the bear, who has gone back and forth between Indiana and Michigan all summer, might have damaged a bird feeder and …read more.

FLORIDA –The disorganized tropical storm Erika has left at least 12 dead in the Caribbean, with others still missing, and is now aiming for the coast of Florida. Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the storm, which is expected to remain a tropical storm when its forecasted to hit …read more.

MONETA, Va. – A television reporter and a cameraman for WDBJ7 in Virginia were shot to death on television Wednesday, Aug. 26. Reporter, Alison Parker, and cameraman, Adam Ward, were doing a story about local tourism when suspect Vester Lee Flanagan II, Roanoke, Va., gunned both Parker and Ward down. The woman being interviewed, Vicki …read more.

INDIANA – Gas in Indiana is expected to continue to drop, as AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report shows that prices in the Hoosier state have already fallen 21 cents in the last week. The state is paying an average of $2.74 for regular unleaded. AAA points to the recent unscheduled maintenance at BP’s Whiting Refinery, …read more.

COLORADO — Three Colorado police officers responded to a trapped animal on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and what they found is something they will probably never see again.

BRISTOL ­­— Elkhart County could be on the receiving end of 120 new jobs. Talon Products, an RV company, has announced plans to build its corporate headquarters in Bristol. The company, which makes exterior products for the RV industry, plans to start hiring line workers, supervisors, quality control and technicians by next summer. They are …read more.

PARIS  — Part of a plane that washed up last week on Réunion Island in France are confirmed to be a piece of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Wednesday afternoon. “The international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is …read more.

GOSHEN —The Goshen City Council has decided to table additions to a city ordinance that would add civil rights productions for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, according to an announcement posted Tuesday on the city’s website. The Goshen City Council, according to democratic mayor Allan Kauffman, who proposed the additions, decided to table the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is set to pay at least $55 million to celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial next year. The Indianapolis Star reports that state lawmakers have passed legislation to pay for the festivities by leasing out over 300 underused cellphone towers, but the $55 million bill doesn’t include more than 430 locally-funded events. Taxpayers are also …read more.

  Five people were killed in a seven-vehicle crash near Lafayette just before midnight Thursday on Interstate 65. Indiana State Police say the crash happened in a construction zone when a semi rear-ended another vehicle. The driver of the semi that caused the crash was killed, along with three people in a minivan and the …read more.

Memorial Day was a little more eventful for one family in Muncie. According to The Star Press in Muncie, a dispute over the last remaining rib at a barbecue between two women resulted in one woman being stabbed in the eye with a fork. On Sunday evening, Sabrina Davis, 45, was arrested by officials on …read more.

By KATHRYN REINHARDT Marketing Coordinator, Bohlsen Group Music for All’s Bands of America Honor Band has been offered an invitation from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses to perform in the 2017 and 2021 Rose Parades. The Bands of America National Honor Band is a program of Music for All, one of the nation’s leading organizations …read more.

By CHERYL PIROPATO Education and Communications Director, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo After an 11-year absence, Tasmanian devils will soon return to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo as part of an Australian program to save these unique animals from extinction. “We are very eager to share Tasmanian devils with our fans and to participate in an …read more.

Acting United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced Dec. 5, the sentencing of Terry Joe Smith, age 38, of Greencastle. Smith, who served as a deputy with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department was sentenced to 14 months by U.S. District Judge William T. Lawrence. Smith was found guilty after a jury trial in September of …read more.