Commentary: Not Wanted Here A Female Soldier’s Witness to White Rage, Grievance, and Supremacist Ideations

Retired Army 1st Sgt. Kathy Cook of Elkhart shares about her experience as a female soldier Tuesday, April 21, at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.

IDEA Week to explore manufacturing, 'creative economy' IDEA Week will take place over the coming days in South Bend and Elkhart. The annual event is focused on innovation and business development, with presentations, panel discussions and concerts.

IDEA Week will take place over the coming days in South Bend and Elkhart. The annual event is focused on innovation and business development, with presentations, panel discussions and concerts.

Residents could move into former Cassopolis Village Hall by end of year “This is true workforce housing that meets a real need in Cass County,” Treasurer Hope Anderson told the county commissioners Thursday.

The former Cassopolis Village Hall could have new residents by the end of the year. The Cass County Land Bank Authority is converting the second floor of 117 South Broadway into seven residential apartments, for households making 80-percent of the area median income.

Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women: The Future of Climate Sunday, April 19, 2026 at noon on WVPE News2

Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women: The Future of Climate. That’s this week’s WVPE News2 special Sunday at noon.

Unity Gardens to mark Earth Day with events, volunteer opportunities Saturday Unity Gardens in South Bend is marking Earth Day with events and volunteer opportunities Saturday.

Unity Gardens in South Bend is marking Earth Day with events and volunteer opportunities Saturday. Planned activities include a cleanup of the garden and surrounding neighborhood, along with a tour focused on the garden’s history.

Elkhart seeking grant for Love Plaza sculpture, railroad museum upgrades As Elkhart develops the area south of downtown, it’s looking for some financial help from the READI Arts and Culture Initiative.

As Elkhart develops the area south of downtown, it’s looking for some financial help from the READI Arts and Culture Initiative.

Transpo surveys riders ahead of possible service cuts Transpo riders can weigh in on possible cuts to bus service. A survey asks riders if they’d rather see Transpo eliminate service to areas with lower ridership, or keep serving the same places but with...

Transpo riders can weigh in on possible cuts to bus service. A survey asks riders if they’d rather see Transpo eliminate service to areas with lower ridership, or keep serving the same places but with less frequency on busy routes.

Michiana Chronicles: Conversation Pieces April Lidinsky talks about items her grandfather used to wear to get conversation started with strangers.

April Lidinsky remembers the “conversation pieces” her grandfather would wear in his travels to engage with strangers. Listen to Michiana Chronicles Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.

Cass County looks to capitalize on astro-tourism during Dark Sky Awareness Week Stargazing could be a big industry for Cass County, Michigan, but advocates worry that light pollution might stand in the way.

Stargazing could be a big industry for Cass County, Michigan, but advocates worry that light pollution might stand in the way. The county marked International Dark Sky Awareness Week with a special presentation Monday.

Words in Flight is a celebration of contemporary poetry about birds and what they teach us about ourselves and our world

Michiana Chronicles: The music of life Perry Tirotta says our bodies are like musical instruments that require tuning.

Perry Tirotta says our bodies are like
musical instruments that need fine tuning. Listen to Michiana Chronicles Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM
on 88.1 WVPE.

Three Michigan counties teaming up to apply for $400,000 for tornado recovery Cass County plans to apply for $400,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding, on behalf of Cass, Branch and St. Joseph counties in Michigan. The money would go toward case management, to help ...

It’s been a month since deadly tornados hit southwest Michigan. Now, three counties are seeking funding to help with the ongoing recovery.

Ten new miles of Marquette Greenway expected to open this year Efforts to connect new Buffalo and Chicago with a 60-mile bike trail will continue to see progress this year. An update on the Marquette Greenway was given during a virtual “Northwest Indiana Green Dr...

Efforts to connect new Buffalo and Chicago with a 60-mile bike trail will continue to see progress this year. An update on the Marquette Greenway was given during a virtual Northwest Indiana Green Drinks event Thursday.

Easter Sunday Special: Messiah Revealed Messiah Revealed: The hidden treasures of this celebrated piece.

Learn six surprising facts about Handel’s Messiah Sunday at noon on WVPE News2

Bobcat Opossum performs on the Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour Saturday, April 4, 2026 at noon on 88.1 WVPE.

Bobcat Opossum performs on the Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour Saturday, April 4, at noon on 88.1 WVPE.

NIPSCO locks out 1,600 union workers amid contract dispute NIPSCO has locked out about 1,600 union workers, after the two sides failed to agree on a new contract by an extended deadline. The utility company had been bargaining with the United Steelworkers sin...

NIPSCO has locked out about 1,600 union workers, after the two sides failed to agree on a new contract by an extended deadline. The utility company had been bargaining with the United Steelworkers since January 20.

Goshen launches online survey to gather input for new unified development ordinance Goshen residents and property owners have a chance to shape future development in the city. Goshen is working with TSW Design Group to create a new unified development ordinance.

Goshen residents and property owners have a chance to shape future development in the city. Goshen is working with TSW Design Group to create a new unified development ordinance.

Michiana Chronicles: Bombing our little hearts out Brett McNeil talks about what the U.S. administration is doing now "for the future" that looks a lot like the past.

Brett McNeil says the war in Iran hearkens back to another war more than 50 years ago. Listen to Michiana Chronicles, Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.

LaPorte County Commissioners consider identification requirements for businesses "There’s been a lot of surveyors, prospectors, whatever you want to call them, in unmarked vehicles, and the citizens are complaining about this," said County Commissioner Steve Holifield. "They have ...

Contractors working in LaPorte County should have to identify themselves, according to the county commissioners. Commissioner Steve Holifield says he’s heard about workers covering up their companies’ logos and refusing to tell people who they work for.

NIPSCO customers share frustrations about delivery charges, levelized billing "The system’s broken," said Elkhart County Commissioner Bob Barnes. "The system that the IURC’s over is broken. People are outsmarting you guys and they’re taking advantage of the public, and it’s got...

Residents, business owners and elected officials took aim at NIPSCO during a listening session in Goshen on Wednesday. It was one of 10 such events being held statewide by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, as part of its investigation into energy affordability.

Governor remains hopeful as Bears continue deliberating stadium sites "We don’t get ahead of our skis," said Indiana Governor Mike Braun. "All I can tell you is we move at the speed of business, and we made it easy to get where it is and we’ll keep performing accordingl...

Indiana’s governor remains hopeful that the Chicago Bears will move across the state line. Governor Mike Braun told reporters in Hammond on Tuesday that the football team’s due diligence seems to be moving forward at a “deliberate speed.”

South Shore Line cuts ribbon on Monon Corridor “Communities are going to thrive, and the economic opportunities that this will open up for people, as far as education, as far as jobs and connectivity to one of the largest economies in the world is...

The South Shore Line’s new branch to Dyer is now up and running.

“Mister engineer, flip the switch. Let’s head south!” said Governor Mike Braun, officially opening Monon Corridor service Tuesday.

Elkhart No Kings rally included call for independent review of fatal police shooting Last month’s fatal shooting of a teenager by Elkhart police was one of the issues highlighted during Saturday’s No Kings rally.

Last month’s fatal shooting of a teenager by Elkhart police was one of the issues highlighted during Saturday’s No Kings rally. Demonstrators were urged to sign a petition, calling for an independent review of the shooting of 17-year-old Bryan Ramirez Gomez.

Elkhart Community Schools looking to launch virtual school "We want to keep our kids in Elkhart," said Director of Secondary Schools Cary Anderson. "We want to provide them with an equitable online solution, and we think that we have the people in place and t...

Elkhart Community Schools hopes to slow its enrollment decline by launching a virtual school. The school board last week agreed to ask the Indiana Department of Education for a separate school number for the program.

Crowds gather in downtown Elkhart for No Kings protest "These rallies play a major role in helping us all rediscover what it means to be a citizen and democracy," said Merle Baker with Elkhart County Indivisible. "They help us realize the power and the po...

Demonstrators filled much of Elkhart Civic Plaza, as part of Saturday’s No Kings protest. Speakers during the rally were critical of the Trump administration’s actions, as well as Republicans in Indiana who they feel have been too cooperative.

Sunday Special: Second Helpings Society With more than 180,000 copies sold, “Second Helpings, Please”, is an iconic Jewish cookbook.

Sunday Special from the CBC: Second Helpings Society. Sunday at noon on WVPE News2

Several No Kings protests planned in Michiana In Elkhart, a protest is planned for 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Civic Plaza. In South Bend, the Michiana Alliance for Democracy is planning a rally at 1:00 p.m. at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza. Protests are...

Saturday’s No Kings protest will include a number of local rallies.

In Elkhart, a protest is planned for 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Civic Plaza. In South Bend, a rally will start at 1:00 p.m. at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza. Protests are also planned in Goshen, Niles, LaPorte and Nappanee.

Michiana Chronicles: Learning from busyness Lisa Barnett de Froberville has a lot less time on her hands since taking on a third job.

Lisa Barnett de Froberville shares what she’s learned about busyness. Listen to Michiana Chronicles Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 99.1 WVPE.

Local churches to emphasize care for vulnerable residents with Palm Sunday procession “We seem to have endless funding for war, but not enough funding to support those who really need it,” said Zion Community Church Pastor Wayne Peterson-Stephan.

Local churches will call on government leaders to protect the most vulnerable residents, with a Palm Sunday procession through South Bend.

INDOT to hold public hearing on proposed Granger roundabout Granger residents have a chance to weigh in on a proposed roundabout. It would be located at State Road 23’s east intersection with Adams Road.

Granger residents have a chance to weigh in on a proposed roundabout. It would be located at State Road 23’s east intersection with Adams Road.