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1 week ago | 
wsbt.com | Tyonna Baxter
If you take the South Shore Line to work or into Chicago for the weekend, your trip is about to cost more. A fare hike is coming this summer —the first since 2018. WSBT 22s Tyonna Baxter joins us live from the South Bend International Airport and the South Shore station there. A 10% fare increase is coming to the South Shore this summer. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District approved that 10% increase Wednesday.
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1 week ago | 
wsbt.com | Tyonna Baxter
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, people across Michiana are heading to the water. But before you launch your boat or jump into swim, DNR officers are urging everyone to put safety first. The holiday weekend may be the first big boating rush of the year, but it won’t be the last. With summer heating up, officers say now is the time to make safety part of your routine.
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2 weeks ago | 
wsbt.com | Tyonna Baxter
Changes are coming to an aging park in the town of Osceola. But the clock is ticking to secure the funding needed to move forward. Fern Hunsberger Park in Osceola is the town's only public park. Fern Hunsberger Park in Osceola is the town's only public park. (WSBT photo)It has been a staple in Osceola, best known as the home of the town’s annual music festival. But aside from that, some say the park has seen better days. Now, town leaders are working to change that, one phase at a time.
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2 weeks ago | 
wsbt.com | Tyonna Baxter
Police in both South Bend and Mishawaka were on the scene of two reported shootings happening just minutes and blocks apart. One scene was at the Logan Quick Mart near Logan and Jefferson, the other on West Marion Street in Mishawaka. There were at least 8 police cars out there, plus EMS and fire.
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2 weeks ago | 
wsbt.com | Tyonna Baxter
A key federal food program that fed thousands of kids in Indiana last summer will not be returning in 2025. Now many families are left scrambling to fill the gap. With school meals off the table during summer break, families often turn to programs like SUN Bucks for support. But this year, that help won’t be coming. SUN Bucks provided $120 in grocery benefits per eligible child last summer, helping nearly 700,000 Indiana students.
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3 weeks ago | 
wsbt.com | Tyonna Baxter
The impact of Thursday night’s storm is hard to miss at Wolf’s Prairie Park. Massive trees have been completely uprooted, the roof of the pavilion smashed by a fallen tree, and yellow caution tape surrounds the playground. RELATED: Storm brings down trees, damages homes in NilesA neighbor said a city worker was out earlier Friday morning and confirmed that all events planned at the pavilion have now been canceled due to the damage. A tree has fallen on top of it and the roof is caving in.
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3 weeks ago | 
wwmt.com | Tyonna Baxter
More than 220 animals were removed from a single Cass County home, sparking an animal cruelty investigation. Authorities said the discovery included everything from dogs and ducks to frogs and even a snapping turtle, and it's not the first time this homeowner has been in trouble. So, what led the authorities to the home to begin with? This seizure comes after investigators served a search warrant and uncovered hundreds of animals inside.
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3 weeks ago | 
wsbt.com | Tyonna Baxter
More than 220 animals were removed from a single Cass County home, sparking an animal cruelty investigation. Authorities said the discovery included everything from dogs and ducks to frogs and even a snapping turtle, and it's not the first time this homeowner has been in trouble. So, what led the authorities to the home to begin with? This seizure comes after investigators served a search warrant and uncovered hundreds of animals inside.
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3 weeks ago | 
wsbt.com | Tyonna Baxter
A former assisted living facility in Mishawaka is getting a brand-new purpose—one aimed at tackling the ongoing addiction crisis. A building in Mishawaka once served seniors, it soon, will serve those seeking a second chance—with the goal of expanding local access to addiction treatment and support. The former Heritage Point Assisted Living facility is being transformed into the newest Indiana Treatment Center. The second in the state, after a successful opening in Columbus.
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4 weeks ago | 
wwmt.com | Tyonna Baxter
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, an American has been elected pope for the first time. What made this even more significant is that Pope Leo the 14th’s journey made a stop in Niles, Michigan. While the world is learning more about Pope Leo the 14th, some already know the kind of leader he is. Years before his election, he spent time in the community forming relationships that left a lasting impression.
