Jessi Schultz
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Mishawaka, IN, United States
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Decision expected soon in hearing over Granger vet abuse claims
We're getting closer to a decision in the case of a St. Joseph County veterinarian.Dr. Jennifer Perusek is accused of animal abuse and fraud. She owned the Animal Clinic of Granger.Perusek has been answering question from the state Board of Animal Health i → Read More
Legally, guns and medical marijuana don't mix
Medical marijuana can be life changing for some people suffering from chronic illness. But did you know the if you have a medical marijuana card there's something else that you can’t have? Guns.A federal law states no matter if you get a gun legally and yo → Read More
Recount will continue in St. Joseph County Democratic sheriff's race
The recount will continue in the St. Joseph County Democratic sheriff's race.Metro Homicide Commander Tim Corbett announced the decision Thursday to continue the process.He trails county police Lieutenant Bill Redman by just over a dozen votes.After the ab → Read More
Mother of Mishwaka boy who was hit and killed wants his bright light to be remembered
“He was the sweetest boy ever. He would do anything to help anybody.”A heartbroken family is speaking out. Their son, 7-year-old Briyson Councell, died on Friday. He was hit by an SUV.It happened in the backyard of his Mishawaka home. Police say a 22-year- → Read More
Graduation weekend kicks off with Saint Mary's
Nearly 350 Saint Mary's College women and their families packed the gym of the Angela Athletic Health and Wellness Complex. The ceremony was originally supposed to be outside, but due to rainy conditions it was moved.All of the graduates, were celebrating → Read More
FULL INTERVIEWS: Hear from the Democratic St. Joseph County sheriff candidates
There's a lot of competition in campaign 2018 to be the top cop in St. Joseph County.Term limits prevent Sheriff Mike Grzegorek from running again.Three men want to be the Democratic nominee to replace him.There's a lot of experience among these men.St. Jo → Read More
St. Joseph, Michigan museum makes a comeback thanks to help from the community
Today has been a long time coming for the Heritage Museum in St. Joseph, Michigan. It's the first public program at the building in months.A flood devastated the museum back in December.With the help of the community, the renovation is almost complete.The → Read More
United Federal Credit Union buys naming rights to development overlooking Four Winds Field
The weather is finally catching up to the season, and soon you may have a new place to watch the South Bend Cubs play at Four Winds Field.The rooftop at the Ivy at Berlin Place is almost complete. That's a mixed use apartment/ retail complex overlooking Fo → Read More
Transpo board says it was in ‘shock and disbelief’ over what it calls a misuse of power
We're learning new information about what led to the sudden firing of Transpo's CEO a few months back.An internal investigation found Transpo employees were dealing with intimidation and threats of retaliation.The board of directors revealed those results → Read More
Government awards Marshall County half a million in rural grant money
For some rural communities it can be hard to compete economically with bigger cities. But a federal grant is aiming to combat that.In fact, the government just awarded the town of Argos half a million dollars to build an event center at the Marshall Count → Read More
Fans cheer for Notre Dame's champions as they return home
The Notre Dame women's basketball team is the best in the nation.After their incredible win against Mississippi State they're back home Monday and they were welcomed with more than open arms.In case you spent the weekend hiding in a cave or something, the → Read More
Jury finds man guilty of involuntary manslaughter in death of former Goshen councilman
A jury found Cody Garman guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a former Goshen city councilman.Police say Garman and David Swartley connected last year on Craigslist for sex.They say Garman beat Swartley and left him to die.Garman took the sta → Read More
BREAKING: Search crews continue to look for missing kayaker in Watervliet
Search crews are on the Paw Paw River looking for a missing kayaker.Police say they were called just before 8 p.m. Monday night.Three people were kayaking when two of them hit a log in a river in Watervliet.One person was able to swim to shore, the other i → Read More
Berrien County, city of Niles declare state of emergency
Berrien County and Niles officials have just declared a state of emergency. People are being forced from their homes.In Berrien Springs, River Springs Estates had to evacuate Wednesday night.Many turned to friends and family for help - but about 60 people → Read More
Local lawmakers talk state issues with constituents
We're right in the middle of Indiana's General Assembly session. Local lawmakers took a break for the weekend and are back home.They’re meeting with the public today. South Bend's Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting at the history museum.There me → Read More
South Bend's Four Winds Casino to open as first tribal casino in Indiana
The wait is over, Four Winds Casino South Bend officially opened Tuesday.It's been a little over a year since crews broke ground, but leaders say it's much more than just a couple of hours of fun and games.Four Winds South Bend has 1,800 slot machines and → Read More
UPDATE: Victim identified in South Bend shooting
A teenager is dead after a shooting late Thursday night.It happened just after 10 p.m. at 1825 North Johnson street in South Bend-- that's on the city's northwest side.The call came in as a shooting.When officers got there they found 17-year-old D'Angelo J → Read More
New South Bend casino prepares for opening
They've built the Four Winds Casino and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is expecting 2 million people per year will come.One week from Tuesday, the Four Winds Casino in South Bend officially opens.It was only about a year ago that crews broke ground → Read More
Elkhart, schools reach agreement in fight over crossing guards
The city of Elkhart and Elkhart Community Schools have come to an agreement in a lengthy battle over crossing guards.It was a down-to-the wire decision. The school district will fund crossing guards and the city will provide three school police officers.If → Read More
There's been a spike in flu cases throughout our area
Holidays are a time to get together with friends and family, but that can also expose you to illnesses.There's been an outbreak of flu cases in our area.WSBT spoke to a local doctor who says the flu has been bad in the southern states. It has now made its → Read More