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Nathan Finney, the president and founder of Finney Hospitality Group, which owns Social Cantina and several other businesses, died on Nov. 22.

Two Yeti coolers filled with about 123 handguns were stolen, according to officials.

While investigating, police learned that a manager at Dunham’s was kidnapped at gunpoint away from the store and was held hostage by two suspects. One of the suspects then went inside the store, which was closed at the time of the robbery, and stole a large number of pistols.

An investigation is underway after an Amtrak train collided with a truck and a tow truck, leading to a minor derailment on Thursday night.

Edith Schmucker was one of four killed in the Aug. 3, 2022, crash.

Nagomba White, Jr. and Amarion Cutler were charged for their roles in Josiah Small’s murder.

Joseph Hershberger pleaded guilty to three counts of arson and was sentenced to 10 years in prison for each count.

16 Investigates is learning what caused three patients at a former rehab center in Mishawaka to die within a one-week timespan earlier this year.

A 15-year-old died after he crashed his scooter into a school bus Friday at the intersection of Michigan and South avenues.

Officials say the pilot was not injured.

Father Jenkins will return to teaching and ministry at the university. A search for his successor will begin immediately.

Dylnn Scott is one of 10 people who are facing felony charges in connection with the scheme, which was recently discovered at the Hardee’s on Franklin Street.

Ten suspects are facing several felony charges, including fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and criminal organization activity as a result of the investigation.

Police say multiple Hardee’s employees used stolen money from customers to bail out inmates at the LaPorte County Jail.

The defense team says the newly filed information supports its claim that Odinists were responsible for the murders of Libby German and Abigail Williams.

The legislation would prohibit any federal official, including the president, from issuing mask mandates applying to domestic air travel, public transit systems, or primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools.

Police say Erica S. Williams, 51, had a medical emergency just after 5:40 p.m. on Sunday.

Police say lifesaving measures were attempted, but they were unsuccessful. The child was pronounced dead at the scene.

A female inmate died Sunday evening after having what officials are calling a medical emergency.

The court has ordered Landmark to turn over the requested camera footage by Friday, Sept. 1, at the latest.

Police tell 16 News Now they responded to a call of around 100 young people fighting outside the movie theater Sunday night.

Officers from the Mishawaka Police Department were called Friday morning to the 100 block of Oakside Avenue on reports of a stabbing.

The lawsuit filed on behalf of all Indiana foster children alleges that the state failed to protect them while in its care.

The teen was taken to a nearby hospital but was later transferred to a hospital in Chicago to be treated for potentially life-threatening injuries.

Mary Yoder, 27, has pleaded guilty in connection with the torture and murder of Judah Morgan on Friday.

Joseph Troupe, 19, is facing several charges.

Cory Schutz, 50, was arrested and booked into the Elkhart County Jail last Friday, Aug. 4, on preliminary charges of dissemination of matter harmful to a minor and public indecency.

Thursday marks a somber anniversary here in Michiana, as it was one year ago today that Rep. Jackie Walorski and three others were killed in a crash in Elkhart County.

It happened in the parking lot of an apartment playground.

Alauraeve Allen is being held in the Elkhart County Jail without bond until her initial hearing on Aug. 3.

A South Bend priest who was killed in a hit-and-run crash last year allegedly sexually abused a minor during his time serving with the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Firefighters were called to the 500 block of W. Ewing Avenue Thursday morning and found heavy smoke coming from a house in the area.

The Goshen Police Department says Arielle Sharkey returned home late Wednesday night.

Rashad Trice, 26, was charged federally on Friday with kidnapping a minor and kidnapping resulting in death.

An investigation is underway after a 10-year-old drowned at Nappanee Public Pool on the Fourth of July.

71-year-old Loretta Ford has been found safe after a Silver Alert was issued on Wednesday afternoon.

It happened Wednesday morning at the tracks near Russell Avenue and 6th Street.

Our beautiful Star-Spangled Banner that waves was adopted on June 14, 1777.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with production set to start in 2026.

Indiana State Police are offering you some tips so you don’t become a victim of a home improvement scam.

Two people were rescued from a box truck that was hanging over a bridge after a crash on the Indiana Toll Road on Friday afternoon.

Mitchell Taebel, 36, of Long Beach is charged with felony charges of stalking and intimidation, along with misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy and harassment.

The South Bend Police Department says Jazziah Clayton has been located and is safe!

Hoosiers can fish for free this weekend in the state, from June 3 to June 4.

Police say Sijay Patton has been located and the Silver Alert has been canceled.

Kegan Kline’s former attorney filed his motion to withdraw appearance this past Friday, one day after Miami County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Spahr granted a continuance in his sentencing for his child pornography case.

First responders were called just after 3:05 p.m. on Thursday to the intersection of Detroit Street (State Road 15) and Anchorage Road on reports of a serious crash involving a motorcycle.

Rokita’s office has returned over $30 million to Hoosiers so far this year, and nearly $800 million more remains to be claimed.

During the investigation, it was found that the box truck driver was adjusting his GPS unit and did not notice the horse and buggy in front of him begin to slow down.

Officials with the district say the move is an added security and safety measure.