Asher Bookspan

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Reporter at WSBT-TV (South Bend, IN)

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"No Kings" protest organizers preparing for tomorrows protests

6 days ago | wsbt.com | Asher Bookspan

Tomorrow thousands of cities, including many in our area will take part in the "No Kings" protest during the military parade in Washington. Organizers say the main reason for the rallies is to protest many of President Trump's policies and actions. Angela Jones, an organizer with Coalition 4 Democracy says federal cuts made by the Trump administration will have a big impact on those living here.
Buchanan businesses frustrated amid Downtown Reconstruction Project

1 week ago | wsbt.com | Asher Bookspan

Closed roads and multiple detours have been the face of downtown Buchanan since construction began four months ago. It's all part of the Downtown Reconstruction Project which is aimed at replacing the city's water and sewage infrastructure. But businesses say they are having a hard time getting around and so have customers. "Navigating through town, even just going to the grocery store, stuff like that.
St. Joseph County Parks Department bond spending plan

1 week ago | wsbt.com | Asher Bookspan

The St. Joseph County Parks Department already has a blueprint for how to use a multi-million dollar bond approved by County Council last night.
Senator Rand Paul talks about Trump's Big Beautiful Bill at Elkhart County GOP Dinner

1 week ago | wsbt.com | Asher Bookspan

Elkhart GOP hosting the Lincoln Day Dinner with special Guest, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. The dinner was a gathering of Republican Residents and Leaders. Congressman Rudy Yakym and Senator Todd Young were also in attendance and gave remarks. Senator Rand Paul's focus in his speech was on the "Big Beautiful Bill."He has been criticized by President Trump for his comments on the bill.
“D-Day – Demonstration Day Rally For Vets” held in Benton Harbor

1 week ago | wsbt.com | Asher Bookspan

The Southwest Michigan community gathering at the Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Benton Harbor to commemorate D-Day and rally against proposed cuts to services. Veterans and residents protested outside the building, hoping to raise awareness for concerns they have regarding potential cuts to staff, reduction of healthcare, delays of benefits and more.
Businesses react after big changes approved for St. Joseph's pay to park program

2 weeks ago | wwmt.com | Asher Bookspan

There are big changes for the city of St. Joseph and its controversial Commissioners approved several changes to the plan that's only 21 days old. During a standing room only meeting, city leaders voted to keep paid parking in place but St. Joseph residents can park for free. It's a request city commissioners say they heard loud and clear.
Investigation launched into Brandywine bus driver after driving recklessly

2 weeks ago | wsbt.com | Asher Bookspan

"They blew through that best stop sign, man, I mean, like the school bus was just bouncing and they left a cloud of dust behind them, like it just kind of blew my mind to see a bus driving like that," Stephen Curry said. A Brandywine bus was seen swerving on the road and running a stop sign shocking Stephen Curry who captured it all on camera yesterday afternoon. Curry says the driving was so alarming he had his wife call police to report it right away.
5th annual Take a Mental Health Day is hosted in Mishawaka

2 weeks ago | wsbt.com | Asher Bookspan

The fifth annual School City of Mishawaka Mental Health Day event took place at Central Park. The event aims to raise awareness around mental health and wellness in the community. Organizer Jennifer Sanders says the annual event began after the pandemic. "We did a whole campaign in our corporation called the ONE Campaign, which is where one day in the sun came from. And the point of it was just to point out that one person can make a difference.
Car crashes into Buchanan cemetery, damages headstones

2 weeks ago | wsbt.com | Asher Bookspan

Phillip Lake said his parents' headstone was one of seven damaged after a car crashed into a row of graves at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Some were cracked while others were knocked off their foundation. Lake says seeing the damage in person was especially shocking as he is still coping with the loss of his father just over a year. "It's not even been a year, and now there's this kind of damage that who's responsible for? Do we have to now take care of this on our own? Will the people be able to help out?
Car crashes into Buchanan cemetery, damages headstones

2 weeks ago | wwmt.com | Asher Bookspan

Phillip Lake said his parents' headstone was one of seven damaged after a car crashed into a row of graves at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Some were cracked while others were knocked off their foundation. Lake says seeing the damage in person was especially shocking as he is still coping with the loss of his father just over a year. "It's not even been a year, and now there's this kind of damage that who's responsible for? Do we have to now take care of this on our own? Will the people be able to help out?