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Michiana is missing the brunt of the snow from the big midwest storm, but we're not missing the cold temps...  A man has been charged with last year's murder of a South Bend woman but he hasn't been arrested, yet... and some Indiana leaders are calling for Medicaid reforms, after a federal audit revealed $56 million dollars in improper payments for autism services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: A Pennsylvania "grinch" is accused of rummaging through a crashed FedEx truck... Mishawaka now has a second Safe Haven Baby Box... and the bill is coming in for the Delphi murders trial...and it's huge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: A Wanatah woman is facing charges for allegedly inflicting serious physical punishment on her adopted son... The Indiana Supreme Court’s order for the execution of Joseph Edward Corcoran has been carried out... and state lawmakers will consider a bill next month to create new mandates for the testing of rape kits in Indiana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:  A 6-year-old boy died and two others were hospitalized after suspected carbon monoxide exposure at a home on West Wolf Avenue in Elkhart... Police say a fire inside the Walmart in Goshen was arson... and the FDA has announced a recall of a popular antidepressant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: One of two men accused of a March bank robbery will serve six years for the crime... A man who'd been shot walked into the Francis Branch Library on Ironwood Drive in South Bend... and a new law in Michigan will allow speed enforcement cameras in road construction zones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: We're hearing from former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill following the civil case against him being dismissed...  A federal court in Hammond has unsealed an indictment charging a citizen of the People’s Republic of China... and Indiana death row inmate Joseph Corcoran has filed a civil rights complaint in federal court against the state's Department of Corrections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:  The civil case against former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has been dismissed... The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be cautious when looking to hire help after big winter storms... and Stephenson's In Elkhart is collecting winter coats for people in need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The first big lake-effect snow event of the season is just hours away... An alcohol-fueled fight led to a shooting at Hickory Village Apartments in Mishawaka... and the very latest as a house fire in Northern Indiana left a two-year-old dead and a six-month-old, injured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a house party near Bremen... A man was shot and killed by police in Rochester... and Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun is planning to overhaul a few things when he takes office in January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snow is flying for the first time this season. We'll tell you how long it will last... We're learning more information about the the stabbing, Monday, of a man in the 1200 block of Main Street in Elkhart... and A Mexican citizen has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in South Bend to 16 months in prison for illegal re-entry into the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: Forest River has announced the passing of its founder, Peter Liegl... Much colder temperatures are coming starting today... Two men accused of an Elkhart bank robbery earlier this year have appeared in court, once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The City of Mishawaka Police say the five shooting incidents that happened this past weekend appear to be connected... We're learning more details about the arrest of a South Bend Police Officer, Sunday, that stemmed from a domestic incident... and the weather is about to change for the colder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The death of a woman, last month, at Miami Hills Apartments in South Bend has been ruled a homicide... A second person is under arrest for a deadly shooting in Eau Claire, Michigan... and some prices are up...and some are down for what you're preparing for your Thanksgiving table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The bodies of two men reported missing in Elkhart County were pulled out of a pickup truck submerged in the St. Joseph River... Some Mishawaka residents have spotted coyotes near the homes... and suspects in the election fraud case centered on the 2022 Goshen School Board election have appeared in court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed Michiana's Morning News this morning, Check out the top local stories here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories:  A man was arrested in South Bend and charged with six counts of Child Molestation and two counts of Possession of Child Pornography...  Deliberations resume this morning in the Delphi murders trial... and Some Indiana University students are among many across the country that received racist text messages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories: Deliberations continue today in the Delphi murders trial...  A crash in Elkhart County led to one man being hospitalized and power cut to dozens of homes... and the very latest after a devastating fire at Main Channel Marina in Syracuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories: Mike Braun is already talking "transition" and his priorities as Indiana Governor-Elect...  Closing arguments will take place today in the Delphi murders trial... and the recent end of Daylight Saving Time means the start of seasonal depression for many people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: It's Election Day 2024 and there is a special hotline for voters and questions or concerns...  You're also advised to plan for longer-than-normal lines at the polls... and police in Mishawaka are looking for the driver who hit two children on Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories: The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating a deadly shooting, Sunday morning, on County Road 3... The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the victim in a breaking and entering homicide that happened last week... and more reaction heading into Tuesday's election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed Michiana's Morning News, this morning, here's a listen-back at some of our top local news stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: A "frightful" start, weather-wise, on this Halloween, but Trick or Treat should be fine... Mishawaka Police are investigating after a teenage boy was shot in the area near Panama and Jackson Streets... and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is speaking out about cases of patients in nursing homes being registered as Democrats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories: A free haunted house in Elkhart has been shut down just days before Halloween. .. Two men accused of burglarizing an Elkhart storage unit have appeared in court for their initial hearing... and the nation's biggest bank is suing some of its customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: "Dutch Creek Animal Farm" in LaGrange County, which was shut down weeks ago, is now facing a federal lawsuit... A man accused of burglarizing Sherlock Homes of Goshen has filed a plea agreement... The victim in the shooting outside of an Elkhart bank is now in stable condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories:  A suspect is in custody after a shooting outside 1st Source Bank on East Bristol Street in Elkhart left one man seriously injured... The U.S. Army is now investigating the death of a previously-missing Ligonier soldier as a homicide.... and WSBT's Cari Peugeot is delivering her Winter 2024-25 Outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories: A former Elkhart County Sheriff's Officer has been  found not guilty of ghost employment... Officers are investigating after a missing Hoosier soldier from Ligonier was found dead in Missouri... and a 13-year-old bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of South 8th Street in Goshen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:  Mishawaka police were called to John Young Middle School on the report of a online threat made by a student armed with a knife... It's 140 years in prison for a Middlebury man convicted on 10 counts of child molestation and sexual misconduct charges... and Day Four in the Delphi murders trial was packed with contradictory testimony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: Bail is set for the suspect in a weekend stabbing in Elkhart... Burn bans are still in effect in several Michiana counties because of the recent dry weather... and the busiest intersection in the City of Elkhart has gotten an upgrade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: Three people, including a police officer, were hurt in a late night house fire in Mishawaka...  A busy first two days of the Delphi murders case... and a public visitation has been announced for longtime local tv news anchor Jennifer Copeland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories:  If first-day numbers are an indication, election turnout in St. Joseph County could be one for the record books... A South Bend man with a criminal record is heading back to prison, this time for illegally having a gun... It's been a big week to check out some amazing sights in the sky.  This weekend, the brightest comet we've seen in years will light it up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:    Hurricane Helene has caused the cancellation of more than 100 blood drives and the American Red Cross says supplies need to be replenished fast... Some flights from South Bend to Florida have been cancelled due to Hurricane Milton... and  the South Bend Community School Corporation is changing its Code of Conduct.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: Today is the deadline to register to vote in Indiana. Secretary of State Diego Morales claims about 91% of eligible Hoosiers are registered to, but some voter groups are questioning that figure... Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged four voters and three election workers with committing election law violations during the 2024 Primary... and it was a dangerous weekend on many area roads, with police investigating several crashes that took place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: A 22-year-old man has been found guilty of murder for death of another man, nearly four years ago, in South Bend... U.S. authorities have charged five Chinese nationals for lying and attempting to cover up their actions after being found near a Michigan military site in 2023... and things got fiery between the candidates during Thursday night's Indiana Gubernatorial Debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: South Bend Police are investigating after a loaded magazine was discovered at Navarre Middle School on Monday... Elkhart Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that took place early Monday morning... and in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Better Business Bureau is encouraging you to be careful before making a charitable donation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:  Trial dates are set for early March for five people charged in an armed robbery in Elkhart... The trial date for the South Bend mother accused of running over her 8-year-old daughter at Cedar Glen Apartments in South Bend is set for early next year... and ACLU of Indiana Legal Director Ken Falk spoke to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit about the Donald Nicodemus v. City of South Bend lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:  The "U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit" will hear oral arguments today in the case of Donald Nicodemus vs. City of South Bend...  South Bend Police are searching for a man wanted for a shooting that took place on Monday night... and Indiana State Police are urging you to be aware of an email extortion scam that's been happening for the last couple of months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The National Weather Service is expected to survey damage in Noble and LaGrange Counties due to yesterday's reported tornadoes... The St. Joseph County Planning Commission has approved a proposed $180 million dollar project on Douglas Road... and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is weighing in on the case of a transgender inmate convicted of murdering a baby who's been approved for a sex-change operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have arrested a second person in connection with a deadly home invasion in Hamlet last month...  A suspect has been taken into custody following a carjacking and police chase that ended in a crash....  and investigations are underway into two deadly crashes in Michiana on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The very latest after two juveniles were detained following a violent altercation at Navarre Middle School...  Court documents in the case against 18-year-old Andre Smith are revealing what may have been the motive for making threats against Goshen Community Schools... And the Bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese has released new guidelines for Catholic schools to follow when it comes to children and their gender identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The St. Joseph County Sheriff has a message for parents after after a BB gun was found on a PHM school bus... An organization dedicated to stop bullying in schools has organized a "Child Safety & Human Rights Rally" in Elkhart tomorrow... The August real estate report from the Indiana Association of Realtors shows closed home sales last month suffered from "wait-and-see attitudes" in July.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: South Bend Police are asking for the public’s help finding a suspect charged in a 2024 homicide... An Elkhart woman was injured in a hit-and-run Tuesday morning while walking along County Road 24... and the City of South Bend has broken ground to celebrate the start of construction for the Raclin Murphy Encore Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The very latest about the shots that were fired during a huge gathering in the Kroger parking lot in Goshen... Police had a heightened presence at South Bend Schools on Monday as they investigated newly discovered social media threats... and Elkhart's Mayor presented the city’s 2025 budget on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: A man charged with attempted murder has had his trial pushed back... A 21-year-old from Shipshewana faces revised charges in a crash that killed his passenger... and NIPSCO customers might have to pay more for electricity soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: Fights and threats have resulted in schools being closed in two Southwest Michigan school districts... The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced a traffic pattern change for U.S. 12 and M-51... and there's a new intersection coming to St. Joseph County called a "diverging diamond."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:    One child has died and another is injured after the two were struck by a vehicle while on their bicycles on County Road 4... Richard Allen's defense team has filed an appeal of the judge's latest decision in the Delphi murders case... Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has won an appeal to be removed from the presidential ballot in Michigan... and highlights from the Trump-Harris Presidential Debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: A South Bend man was arrested over the weekend after a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Porter County... Benton Township Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting at Berrien Homes... and South Bend city officials and Indiana state legislators will gather, today, for a groundbreaking ceremony at Four Winds Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:  A 22-year-old Benton Harbor man was fatally shot during a party... A former Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office employee is facing charges after allegedly falsifying his work schedule... and Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is leading a trip to Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local news stories: The South Shore Line is taking steps to increase safety at its pedestrian crossings after a passenger died in northwest Indiana... A 1-year-old is dead after a man accidentally backed over the child with a forklift near Nappanee... and the man accused of a deadly shooting at Galley Sports Pub has had his jury trial rescheduled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories:  Two people were hurt in a shooting that took place, Tuesday night, on the northwest side of South Bend... A magnet fisherman discovered an old warhead in the St. Joseph River... and the trial for a former NBA player accused of attempted robbery in Elkhart County has been rescheduled for February.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among our top local stories: The very latest after two people were injured Sunday in a police action shooting in South Bend... One child has died and another is in critical condition after being pulled from a channel in Warsaw... and a middle school principal in South Bend has called a halt to all athletic programs for three weeks, due to bad behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.