Peter Lacopo

3 weeks ago | abc57.com | Peter Lacopo

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A group of South Bend officials, state legislators, and common council members gathered Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the improvements coming to the Byers Softball Complex. “For the past 25 years, the Byers Softball Complex has been a vital part of South Bend’s southwest side in providing a fun, welcoming environment for athletes and families alike,” said Mayor James Mueller.

1 month ago | abc57.com | Peter Lacopo

PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- Plymouth High School was filled with gleaming smiles, laughter, and just all out fun today!High schoolers there hosted their annual 'Rockin' Rockies Field Day of Champions', where dozens of students and adults with special needs from all over Michiana had a ton of fun together. ABC57's Peter Lacopo was there to bring you all the sights and sounds from field day!

1 month ago | abc57.com | Peter Lacopo

BUCHANAN, Mich. -- ABC57's Peter Lacopo was in Buchanan today as crews began to tear down the city's Old Feed Mill located on the corner of Red Bud Trail and Railroad Street. The mill, which has been in disuse for years, is being torn down along with an old auto shop building on the same lot. The city announced on April 15, via social media post, that it has partnered with Berrien County to secure a grant that will fund the demolition of the iconic, yet long-abandoned structure.

1 month ago | abc57.com | Peter Lacopo

MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Of all the collateral damage and fallout from President Trump's implementation of unconventional tariffs last month, the gaming community was one of the groups that did not garner much attention. Earlier this month, Nintendo responded to new tariffs by delaying the United States preorder of the wildly popular Nintendo Switch 2 from April 9 to April 24.

2 months ago | abc57.com | Peter Lacopo |Kate Uebler

BOURBON, Ind. -- The town of Bourbon is still recovering from last week's tornado. The EF-1 storm damaged homes and toppled tree across parts of Marshall County. Now, tarps are protecting peoples' roofs, and work on damage is already starting to get things repaired, with most trees, branches, and other debris being picked up from neighbors' yards.