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John Roberts in LaPorte

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts gives the commencement address on Friday, May 24, 2013, at LaLumiere School in LaPorte, Ind. Roberts is a 1973 graduate of the school.

Teen says he was attacked while walking home from school

MISHAWAKA -- Police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy reported three males attacked him Thursday while he was walking home from school.

Police: Stevensville man set step-father and mother on fire

A 20-year-old Stevensville, Michigan man has been arrested after he set his step-father and mother on fire, says Coloma Township police.

I-5 bridge collapse caused by truck hitting span

UPDATE: Wawasee bus surveillance video shows crash from the inside

We are getting a new look at the four school-bus crash in North Webster that we now know injured 80 kids. The video above was taken as the accident happened from surveillance cameras on the buses.

Crashes rekindle debate about seat belts on buses

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana lawmaker who sponsored a bill that would have required seat belts on school buses hopes two high-profile collisions in a span of a week that left more than 60 people injured will spur parents to urge the General Assembly...

Chief Justice Roberts speaks at LaPorte alma mater

LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is returning to the Roman Catholic boarding school in LaPorte he graduated from 40 years ago to give the commencement speech.

Former business manager sues school district

BUCHANAN -- The former business manager of the Buchanan school district has filed suit against his former employers, citing age discrimination.

Fired security guard files suit against County library

SOUTH BEND -- A former security guard for the St. Joseph County Public Library has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the library that alleges he was unfairly fired after he came forward with knowledge regarding a workplace sexual harassment complaint against his supervisor.

Man cut during morning dispute in South Bend

SOUTH BEND -- An argument between a South Bend man and woman ended with the man seeking treatment for knife wounds to his face, police said.

Couple robbed in Potawatomi Park

SOUTH BEND -- A 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were allegedly robbed early Thursday morning after going to a South Bend park to swing.

Meth investigation nets seven arrests

PLYMOUTH -- Seven people were arrested Tuesday following a month-long investigation by the Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Unit.

Vehicles collide leading to one rolling, fuel leak

A two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon left one vehicle on its top in the 100 block of West Marion Street in downtown South Bend. Firefighters were handling a leaking fuel tank on the overturned vehicle.

Community says goodbye today to slain Elkhart girl

Family, friends and her Elkhart community say goodbye today to 7-year-old Kristyana Jackson. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. at Agape Missionary Baptist Chuch, 248 W. Wolf Ave., Eklhart.

Teen nabbed after passing fake $20 printed from his laptop

A Westville teenager could face an up to eight-year prison sentence on allegations he tried passing $20 bills he printed off his laptop computer.

Elkhart woman charged with burglarizing Amish homes

Police say as Amish residents in western LaGrange County attended Sunday church services this summer, an Elkhart woman burglarized their homes.

Family, fans pulling for Brett 'Mad Dog' Banasiewicz's full recovery

Time seemed to stand still for Lisa Banasiewicz Thursday afternoon. She was in South Bend, hundreds of miles from Virginia Beach ... where her 17-year-old son Brett suffered an accident during practice. He was wearing a helmet when it happened. 

AMBER ALERT UPDATE: Missing St. Joseph girl located in Chicago

Police confirmed to WSBT late Friday afternoon a missing St. Joseph girl and her mother have been found safe in Chicago.

Family of missing murder victim: 'We want Trina's body home'

Police say Trina Winston died at the hands of her husband, Tarrance Lee, of Mishawaka. As yet, her body has not been found. Thursday, Winston’s family and friends wore white at a vigil to symbolize her innocence.

Updated: Banasiewicz injured in 8-foot fall, but responsive

Local BMX star Brett Banasiewicz suffered a serious injury Thursday, when he fell eight feet during a practice session and landed on his head.

Market Basket: Kroger invests in stores in Elkhart, LaPorte, Rochester

More than $16 million has been invested by Kroger during the past year at stores in Elkhart, LaPorte and Rochester.

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