Tim Wolak

Indiana

Staff Writer at WBND-TV (South Bend, IN)

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Four Winds Field to feature 50/50 raffle benefiting injured New Prairie student-athletes

3 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Cubs announced high school baseball is set to return on Wednesday at 7 p.m., with New Prairie against Penn. Officials add there will be a special 50/50 raffle presented by New Prairie with proceeds going to student-athletes injured in the recent crash involving two mini-buses carrying the New Prairie Junior Varsity Baseball Team. One student, Lucas Bradshaw, sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash and remains in the ICU according to his family.
SBPD seeks help finding missing woman with dementia

3 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding 80-year-old Florence Livermore, who has been reported missing. Police say she was last seen on Monday morning around 10 a.m. when she took a walk in the 500 block of E. Victoria Street. Family members say she has mild dementia. Livermore is described as 4'10" with white hair and was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and pants, along with a gold shawl.
Motorcyclist airlifted following crash with tractor

3 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- The Marshall County Sheriff's Office reports county dispatch received a call around 2:42 p.m., Saturday, regarding a motorcyclist crashing into a tractor. Deputies say the collision occurred in the 15000 block of U.S. 6, just west of Pine Road.
Motorcycle crash sends 51-year-old woman to hospital

3 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office reports deputies responded to a single-motorcycle crash around 8:50 p.m. Thursday at C.R. 17 and C.R. 4. The report states a motorcyclist, identified as a 51-year-old Elkhart woman, was traveling south on C.R. 17 approaching C.R. 4. The woman reported she took the curve on C.R. 17 north of C.R. 4 "too fast" and lost control of the motorcycle, resulting in her going off road and falling from the bike.
Tulip and Edison Road intersection to close Monday for improvements

3 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

NEW CARLISLE, Ind. -- The St. Joseph County Department of Infrastructure, Planning, and Growth announced the intersection of Tulip and Edison Roads in New Carlisle will close on Monday for road improvements. County officials expect the work to last until May 19. If you have any questions or concerns, you may call the Department of Infrastructure, Planning, and Growth at (574) 235-7800.
Cass County receives grant for over $65K to remove McMillan Dam

5 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced $14.9 million through the Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program was authorized by the Michigan Legislature for maintenance, removals, and reconstruction of 19 dams across the state. The Cass County Drain Commissioner in Marcellus will receive a $65,800 grant to remove the McMillan Dam.
Road closures begin Saturday morning for 2025 Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade

6 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety announced Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will host the 2025 Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, which will require several road closures in the area. Officials say the parade begins at 1 p.m., but the closures will begin at 10 a.m., including all masted boat traffic using the Bicentennial Bridge. Traffic entering St. Joseph from the north will be detoured west onto Port Street then south on Lake Boulevard.
Knox man fatally struck by train Friday afternoon

6 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

KNOX, Ind. -- The Knox Police Department reports officers responded to a report of a man being struck by a train Friday around 12:45 p.m. in the area of 401 S. Prettyman St. in Knox. Upon arrival first responders immediately began life-saving efforts. The victim was identified as 39-year-old Raymond Campbell of Knox. Campbell was taken to a designated landing zone to be airlifted. Police say despite the efforts by emergency personnel Campbell succumbed to his injuries.
What's happening this weekend in Michiana

6 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend. Community invited to Tribute Fest at Ironworks Plaza SaturdayMishawaka Parks and Rec. Department invites the community to attend Tribute Fest at Ironworks Plaza, a celebration of community, live music, and good times. The concert will feature tributes to music legends John Mellencamp, Garth Brooks, and Elton John.
Michigan City man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for distributing meth

6 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The United States Attorney’s Office Northern District of Indiana announced 50-year-old Timothy Hampton, of Michigan City, was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine. Hampton was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release. Court documents state in August and September 2024 Hampton distributed high-purity methamphetamine to buyers.