The Elkhart Truth

The Elkhart Truth is a daily news platform that prioritizes digital content, located in Elkhart, Indiana. It focuses on reporting news from Elkhart County in northern Indiana. Established in 1889, this newspaper remains family-owned and is part of Truth Publishing Co., which is under the ownership of Federated Media.

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Man testifies in own defense in murder case

2 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Jordan Fouts

GOSHEN — A Plymouth man testified about the moment he shot two men, killing one, just before his trial extended past its first week. Joshua Peter Martinez, 24, is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Romulo Jesus Reyes Osuna and the attempted murder of Carlos Martinez on Nov. 3. He allegedly opened fire on the men after being kicked out of a party at a north Elkhart auto shop, striking Reyes Osuna in the chest and Martinez in the neck. kAmy@D9F2 |2CE:?6K E6DE:7:65 uC:52J E92E E96 >6?
Jury rejects self-defense claims in finding shooter guilty

2 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Jordan Fouts

GOSHEN — A jury has convicted a Plymouth man of shooting two others, killing one, at a November party. Joshua Peter Martinez, 24, was convicted of murdering Romulo Jesus Reyes Osuna and attempting to kill Carlos Martinez when he opened fire on the two men on Nov. 3. Jurors heard that Joshua Martinez went to his car and retrieved a gun after he was kicked out of the party at a north Elkhart auto shop. kAm|2CE:?6K D9@E #6J6D ~DF?2 :? E96 496DE 2?5 r2C=@D |2CE:?6K :? E96 ?64< 367@C6 86EE:?8 :?
Elkhart County natives play a key role on 500 race day

2 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Ken Fox

Louis Kissinger and David Letherman know how crazy May can be for employees of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But neither Elkhart County native would want to be anywhere else. kAmz:DD:?86C H9@ :D 2 v@D96? ?2E:G6 H9@ A=2J65 D@446C 2?5 32D<6E32== H9:=6 CF??:?8 EC24< 7@C E96 E96?\#65D<:?D[ :D ?@H E96 86?6C2= >2?286C @7 x|$ ~A6C2E:@?D]k^AmkAm{6E96C>2? H2D 2 BF2CE6C324< @? E96 7@@E32== E62> 2?5 2=D@ C2?
Couple charged together in child molesting case

5 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Jordan Fouts

GOSHEN — A Goshen man has been sentenced after admitting to “disturbing” child molesting allegations that also involved his then-wife. Phillip Hensley Jr., 29, received a 61-year sentence after pleading guilty to three counts of child molesting. He and Monica Kline, 38, were arrested in March 2024 after police investigated claims that involved the couple and a victim who was under 14.
Crackdown on ‘predatory’ towing to take effect

5 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

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Elections chief defends voting ban on ‘unsecured’ student IDs

6 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales was celebrating the state’s forthcoming student ID voting ban just two days after he and other Hoosier election officials were named in a lawsuit challenging the prohibition. Since Indiana enacted its photo ID law in 2005, it has allowed students to use IDs issued by public colleges or universities as proof of identification at the polls. A card must include the prospective voter’s name, photo and a valid expiration term.
Suspect in '20 armed robbery receives sentence

6 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Jordan Fouts

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ACLU sues governor’s office over change to IU board of trustees

6 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Whitney Downard

INDIANAPOLIS — Just one day after Gov. Mike Braun signed the state’s next two-year budget into law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit to halt a provision slipped last-minute into the must-pass legislation last month. The Wednesday filing urges the Monroe County Circuit Court to rule on a budget provision giving the governor full control over Indiana University’s board of trustees – and that went into effect Tuesday with Braun’s signature.
First American pontiff says ‘build bridges’ to peace

6 days ago | elkharttruth.com | Christen Smith

(The Center Square) – The first American pontiff in the 2,000 years history of the Roman Catholic Church offers a simple vision for the future: build bridges and receive each other with open arms. It’s a message grown from the roots of 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s consecration to the Order of St. Augustine, a 4th century bishop revered for his blend of contemplative prayer and public ministry. kAmp?5 ?@H[ 2D !@A6 {6@ )x'[ E96 H@C=5’D `]c 3:==:@?
Bias, Richter help Lions to close win

1 week ago | elkharttruth.com | Ken Fox

Trent Bias won both the shot put and the discus, while Aaron Richter posted wins in the 800 and 3,200, as Elkhart edged South Bend St. Joseph, 68.5 to 63.5 in boys Northern Indiana Conference boys track action on Wednesday. Other winners for the Lions were Zach Anderson in the 100, Max Malloy in the 1,600, Carson Pollard in the high jumpand the team's 3,200 relay of Richter, Malloy, Trevor Becker and Jackson Ezzell. kAmx? }@CE96C?