Your weekly update on the people, places, and policies that shape Michiana. Covering the issues that impact our community. Because what happens here, matters here. If you &#39;d like to share a local story, you can email us! wvpe@wvpe.orgFind us at: <a href="https://www.wvpe.org/michiana-matters" rel="nofollow">wvpe.org/michiana-matters</a>

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<h2>This week on Michiana Matters, the WVPE news team talks AI at Notre Dame, Flock Cameras, Data Centers, and More</h2>

Michiana Matters EP - 34 Week of 9/14/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...The South Bend Stadium Flats fire, City officials signing NDA&#39;s for data centers, so many Flock camera stories, no charges against Buttigieg child abuse accuser and a grudge match with &#34;What&#39;s Your Point?&#34; That and more this week on Michiana Matters

Michiana Matters EP - 32 Week of 9/7/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...We hit all the latest stories including a local woman who is free after being wrongly convicted 19 years ago, Da Bears appear to be one step closer to moving to Indiana and a grudge match on What&#39;s Your Point? That&#39;s where we pit journalist vs. journalist in a hot topic showdown. Who won this week? Find out with Michiana Matters!

Michiana Matters EP - 31 Week of 8/31/26

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This week on Michiana Matters... we go over the latest local news of the past week and introduce &#34;What&#39;s Your Point?&#34; Our reporters go head to head on a topic they were given and had no choice on which stance they took. Hint: One of them will need some ointment for that burn.

This week on Michiana Matters... we go over the latest local news of the past week and introduce &#34;What&#39;s Your Point?&#34; Our reporters go head to head on a topic they were given and had no choice on which stance they took. Hint: One of them will need some ointment for that burn.

Michiana Matters EP - 30 Week of 8/17/26

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This Week on Michiana Matters...On Michiana Matters we discuss another local Habitat for Humanity project, beautifying viaducts, The Continental Divide Trail debate, a township consolidation proposal, the latest on a proposed Bristol data center and...DA BEARS.

Michiana Matters EP - 29 Week of 8/10/26

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This Week on Michiana Matters...The WVPE News Team discuss the heated conflicts arising from the proposed Continental Divide Trail, Mural Mania in downtown South Bend, the closing of Shanklin Pool in Goshen, and much more.

This Week on Michiana Matters...
The WVPE News Team discuss the heated conflicts arising from the proposed Continental Divide Trail, Mural Mania in downtown South Bend, the closing of Shanklin Pool in Goshen, and much more.

Michiana Matters EP - 28 Week of 8/3/26

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This Week on Michiana Matters...The WVPE News Team discusses the contentious Continental Divide Trail, the swatting incident involving former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg, the closure of a beloved local area blueberry farm, and much more on Michiana Matters

Michiana Matters EP - 27 Week of 7/27/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...The WVPE news team talks about a car dealer who built a parking lot…without asking, an old Michigan bridge being run a new way, and updates on area data centers...one proposed for Bristol and how to spend money from an existing one in Michigan City. Plus, state news and more.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters!

Michiana Matters EP - 26 Week of 7/20/26

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Michiana Matters EP - 25 Week of 7/16/26Your weekly update on the people, places, and policies that shape Michiana.Because what happens here, matters here.

Michiana Matters EP - 25 Week of 7/16/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 24 Week of 7/6/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...Some St. Joseph County Council members ask Amazon to give back some of its tax breaks, the South Bend Common Council appeals a judge’s police tapes ruling and a new Pollinator Playpath opens at Corson Riverwoods County Park. Also, a Goshen organization pauses programs in an attempt to stabilize operations, a freight train derailment disrupts South Shore service and we discuss the cost of a Fourth of July cookout.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...

Some St. Joseph County Council members ask Amazon to give back some of its tax breaks, the South Bend Common Council appeals a judge’s police tapes ruling and a new Pollinator Playpath opens at Corson Riverwoods County Park. Also, a Goshen organization pauses programs in an attempt to stabilize operations, a freight train derailment disrupts South Shore service and we discuss the cost of a Fourth of July cookout.

Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 23 Week of 6/22/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...We tell you how many tornadoes the National Weather Service says hit our area, a huge company is violating air permits and a story about something you don&#39;t usually see and the bypass. Plus, we talk about Juneteenth celebrations, the latest about an unlicensed Goshen daycare that had over 80 kids in their care, a Michiana hospital that is closing for good and Indiana state news too.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...

We tell you how many tornadoes the National Weather Service says hit our area, a huge company is violating air permits and a story about something you don&#39;t usually see and the bypass. Plus, we talk about Juneteenth celebrations, the latest about an unlicensed Goshen daycare that had over 80 kids in their care, a Michiana hospital that is closing for good and Indiana state news too.

Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 22 Week of 6/15/2026

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This week on Michiana Matters...For this Michiana Matters, we discuss the consolidation of Elkhart Community Schools and some of the added challenges, affordable new housing coming to South Bend, the latest on South Bend&#39;s efforts concerning reparatory justice and the Lafayette building fire. Also, the ongoing saga with the Cass County Prosecutor&#39;s office, 86 children found in an illegal daycare in a Goshen home and the Big Boy locomotive came to the area and our own train enthusiast gives an account of the visit.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...

For this Michiana Matters, we discuss the consolidation of Elkhart Community Schools and some of the added challenges, affordable new housing coming to South Bend, the latest on South Bend&#39;s efforts concerning reparatory justice and the Lafayette building fire. Also, the ongoing saga with the Cass County Prosecutor&#39;s office, 86 children found in an illegal daycare in a Goshen home and the Big Boy locomotive came to the area and our own train enthusiast gives an account of the visit.

Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 21 Week of 6/8/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...We&#39;re all back together for Michiana Matters as Shelli returns from vacation and we discuss the latest on the South Bend Police tapes case, updates to Ullery Park and Amazon touting its jobs.Plus, from Michigan, updated security on Silver Beach, a new budget for Benton Harbor and where the money will be spent from the Berrien County opioid settlement. Also, more data centers-more problems, a Portage Manor update and Michael Gallenberger&#39;s train stories.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...

We&#39;re all back together for Michiana Matters as Shelli returns from vacation and we discuss the latest on the South Bend Police tapes case, updates to Ullery Park and Amazon touting its jobs.

Plus, from Michigan, updated security on Silver Beach, a new budget for Benton Harbor and where the money will be spent from the Berrien County opioid settlement. Also, more data centers-more problems, a Portage Manor update and Michael Gallenberger&#39;s train stories.

Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 20 Week of 6/1/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...A judge in the 14-year-old South Bend Police Tapes Case rules in favor of officers, former Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz discusses his recent resignation, a LaPorte County sheriff’s deputy is recovering from a hospital shooting and a judge denies South Bend Chocolate Company’s injunction request. Plus, Dowagiac residents sue over data center noise, Transpo proposes service cuts and Elkhart County plans to study traffic issues.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...

A judge in the 14-year-old South Bend Police Tapes Case rules in favor of officers, former Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz discusses his recent resignation, a LaPorte County sheriff’s deputy is recovering from a hospital shooting and a judge denies South Bend Chocolate Company’s injunction request. Plus, Dowagiac residents sue over data center noise, Transpo proposes service cuts and Elkhart County plans to study traffic issues.

Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 19 Week of 5/25/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...a familiar face wins a caucus and joins the South Bend Common Council, a Portage Manor update, a technicality delays work on an Elkhart pedestrian bridge and a student is suing a bus driver who was allegedly drunk while transporting kids. Plus, Elkhart broke ground on a 51 million dollar overpass project, more ICE protests and in state news the deadline for the Bears stadium move is coming soonThose stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...
a familiar face wins a caucus and joins the South Bend Common Council, a Portage Manor update, a technicality delays work on an Elkhart pedestrian bridge and a student is suing a bus driver who was allegedly drunk while transporting kids. Plus, Elkhart broke ground on a 51 million dollar overpass project, more ICE protests and in state news the deadline for the Bears stadium move is coming soon
Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 18 Week of 5/18/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...We talk about the upgrades coming to South Bend airport, medical weed possibility in Indiana, and a happy update on some dogs from a hoarding situation. Plus, a farewell event for an Elkhart school that is closing as part of the consolidation, MACOG trolley cuts and state news.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...
We talk about the upgrades coming to South Bend airport, medical weed possibility in Indiana, and a happy update on some dogs from a hoarding situation. Plus, a farewell event for an Elkhart school that is closing as part of the consolidation, MACOG trolley cuts and state news.
Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 17 Week of 5/11/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...We talk about why the South Bend Chocolate Company is suing the South Bend Airport, how a change in the South Bend mayor&#39;s office will affect the Common Council, DOGAPALOOZA, The Logan Center Prom, Interurban Trolley changes and a primary election recap.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...
We talk about why the South Bend Chocolate Company is suing the South Bend Airport, how a change in the South Bend mayor&#39;s office will affect the Common Council, DOGAPALOOZA, The Logan Center Prom, Interurban Trolley changes and a primary election recap.
Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 16 Week of 5/4/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...Jeff has updates on Portage Manor, sound limits for data centers, a man who wants to sell guns from his Granger home and Rogers vs. Schmutzler.  Mike discusses ICE in Berrien County, a flooding problem that has been going on for years in Elkhart county and in-school dental visits for Elkhart kids gets an award. Michael has the latest state news, the Goshen DORA, a train story (of course) and construction in Middlebury. Oh! Be sure to hear when Jeff stubbornly believes he is right about a pronunciation, when again, he is wrong.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...
Jeff has updates on Portage Manor, sound limits for data centers, a man who wants to sell guns from his Granger home and Rogers vs. Schmutzler.  Mike discusses ICE in Berrien County, a flooding problem that has been going on for years in Elkhart county and in-school dental visits for Elkhart kids gets an award. Michael has the latest state news, the Goshen DORA, a train story (of course) and construction in Middlebury. Oh! Be sure to hear when Jeff stubbornly believes he is right about a pronunciation, when again, he is wrong.
Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 15 Week of 4/27/26

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This week on Michiana Matters...We talk about Mayor Pete joining Stephen Colbert for the last time, a new free concert coming to Elkhart, Indy Porch Parties and  The War Of The…dandelions? South Bend School Pre-K Expansion, controversial Riverbend Townhomes near Middlebury, Shelli Yoder&#39;s Legislative Recap in Goshen, Da Bears and Idea Week.Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

This week on Michiana Matters...

We talk about Mayor Pete joining Stephen Colbert for the last time, a new free concert coming to Elkhart, Indy Porch Parties and  The War Of The…dandelions? South Bend School Pre-K Expansion, controversial Riverbend Townhomes near Middlebury, Shelli Yoder&#39;s Legislative Recap in Goshen, Da Bears and Idea Week.

Those stories and more on Michiana Matters.

Michiana Matters EP - 14 Week of 4/20/26

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Your weekly update on the people, places, and policies that shape Michiana. Covering the issues that impact our community. Because what happens here, matters here. If you 'd like to share a local story, you can email us! wvpe@wvpe.org

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