Alphonso L. James III, now 16, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced to 63 years in prison following his conviction for the 2018 murder of Jaren Minies of Elkhart, Indiana, when James was just 13 years of age. Judge Michael Christofeno identified the multiple attempts at rehabilitation in th…

INDIANAPOLIS – With individual income tax season just around the corner, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to help Hoosiers feel confident in who they partner with to prepare and submit their tax returns.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 250,000 Hoosiers ages 70 and older have scheduled appointments to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of noon Thursday.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health today announced that 4,411 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 578,494 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following cor…

SOUTH BEND — New officers have been elected to serve on the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) Policy Board; the organization’s governing board, for the calendar year 2021. 

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump entered the history books by becoming the first president in U.S. history to become impeached twice. The House voted 232 to 197 to impeach the President one week after a protest at the Capitol Building turned violent, forcing the House of …

BREAKING: The House voted to impeach President Trump for "incitement of insurrection" at the Capital on Jan. 6. This is the first time in US history that a President has been impeached twice.

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he will proceed with key state investment projects initially put on hold due to the financial impact of COVID-19.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health today announced that 3,686 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 574,119 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following cor…

During Monday’s meeting of the Marshall County Council, Commissioner Kevin Overmyer presented Resolution 2021-02 for the council’s consideration. Resolution 2021-02 is an extension of emergency paid sick leave. 

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers age 70 and older can now begin scheduling appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

(Northeast Indiana) — At approximately 3:00pm this afternoon, Troopers from the Indiana State Bremen Post became involved in what would turn into an hour long vehicle pursuit, running across four different counties, and involving numerous assisting police agencies.  The incident began after …

Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel shared an update on COVID-19 positive cases for the inmate population since the Indiana State Department of Health Strike Team visited in December. 

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita has selected Michael Chopp as Human Resources Director, Molly Deuberry Craft as Communications Director, and Mike Ward as Director of Investigations at the Office of the Attorney General.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health today announced that 3,191 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 570,477 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following cor…

SOUTH BEND — Last night, Monday, Jan. 11, a driver fled from an Indiana State Trooper, ultimately crashing into a parked van.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Sheriff Matt Hassel appeared before the County Council on Monday to present his 2021 Salary Contract for the council’s approval. The sheriff had no issue with the contract presented and neither did the council. They approved the contract and an ordinance amending the salary…

The Plymouth Common Council met for the first time this year. Minutes were approved from the regular session on Dec. 28.

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety met on Monday night. Minutes of the prior regular session and the prior executive session were approved.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Munster native Todd Rokita was sworn in today as the 44th Attorney General for the State of Indiana. The ceremony, hosted at the Indiana State Museum, was closed to the public due to public health concerns. Rokita was elected in November, garnering the highest vote total for …

WASHINGTON — On Monday, House Republicans blocked a resolution that would call on Vice President Mike Pence to utilize constitutional authority to remove President Donald Trump from office.

The Marshall County Relay for Life 2021 team met this morning at River Park Square to launch the official start of their fundraising campaign for this year. 

Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) is partnering with state and local health officials to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the expanded list of eligible Hoosiers. Starting January 8, 2021, Indiana residents who are 80 years of age or older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SJHS began vaccinati…

Attorney General Curtis Hill today published a report outlining the Office of the Attorney General’s accomplishments during his last full year in office. 

During the Starke County Commissioners' first meeting of the new year, several available Commissioners appointments and a few open Council appointments were identified.

INDIANAPOLIS — A total of 33,500 Hoosiers age 80 or older registered for free COVID-19 vaccines between 9 and 11:30 a.m. Friday, the first day of eligibility for this age group.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health today announced that 6,199 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 552,594 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following cor…

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Last night a South Bend, IN man that fled from an Indiana State Trooper was ultimately caught and found to have multiple warrants for the same charge.

INDIANAPOLIS —High interest in COVID-19 vaccines has caused slowdowns to the state’s vaccine registration site and 211 system, but both systems are working. Hoosiers age 80 and older who are now eligible are encouraged to continue to check the sites throughout the day.

Nearly $173 million in federal funding provided for commuter rail expansion

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board awarded $975,651 in matching grant funds to 15 soil and water conservation districts and organizations through the Clean Water Indiana program.

STROH — Indiana Conservation Officers responded yesterday to a report of three fishermen who had fallen through the ice on Big Turkey Lake in Steuben County.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today released the following statement after Congress certified the Electoral College vote:

Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel, announced today that the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 - $750 scholar…

Attorney General Curtis Hill today hosted and moderated a webinar on the topic of law enforcement and mental health — the same subject on which he hosted a successful public forum in November.

The certification of the votes from the Electoral College began on Wednesday, Jan. 6 with the Senate and the House of Representatives meeting in a joint session at the Capital Building. Vice President Mike Pence presided over the joint session as President of the Senate.