The Salvation Army of Elkhart is teaming up with Walmart for a special Christmas in July Red Kettle campaign. Red kettles will be outside the County Road 6 Walmart July 16 through 18 and again July 23 through 25. Donations will help provide meals, shelter, utility assistance, and other support for families across the greater Elkhart area and northern Elkhart County. Salvation Army leaders say every gift helps ensure neighbors can access essential services when they need them most.

The Lead Off A large sinkhole has forced the closure of County Road 35 in Elkhart County, east of Goshen, after the roadway became completely impassable. Emergency officials say the road damage stretches across the entire width of the roadway, prompting an extended closure and traffic warning. Recent heavy rainfall in the region is being cited as a possible contributing factor to the collapse. ELKHART COUNTY, IND. (WOWO) A major sinkhole has shut down a rural road in Elkhart County east o

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has approved more than $1.3 million in grants to support nonprofits across the county. The largest awards include $500,000 to support the merger of CAPS and Maple City Health Care Center, and a $200,000 challenge grant for Ronald McDonald House Charities' Rooftop Backyard campaign. The foundation says the funding will strengthen services for families, career pathways, placemaking projects, and community partnerships, with the next grant deadline set f

A Middlebury man has been cited after a crash involving a horse-drawn buggy in Elkhart County turned fatal. The crash happened Thursday afternoon, July 2, on State Road 13, north of County Road 34. Investigators say the 45-year-old man was driving south when he came upon the buggy and was unable to stop in time. The driver reportedly tried to avoid the buggy, but an oncoming vehicle prevented him from moving into the northbound lane. The buggy was struck, and 27-year-old Lyle Nisley suffered

A Middlebury man was cited after a crash involving a horse-drawn buggy Thursday afternoon in Elkhart County that left the buggy driver with serious injuries. The crash happened around 2:10 p.m. on State Road 13, north of County Road 34. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office, a 45-year-old Middlebury man was driving a 2018 Ram 3500 southbound when he came upon a southbound horse-drawn buggy. Investigators said the driver was unable to stop in time and attempted to avoid the buggy, but

Indiana communities, including several in northern Indiana, will receive state funding for local road and bridge improvements through the latest round of the Community Crossings matching grant program. Governor Mike Braun announced more than $84 million in grants to 147 cities, towns and counties statewide. Combined with an earlier round of awards this fiscal year, the state has committed more than $165 million for local infrastructure projects. Locally, Elkhart County and St. Joseph County wi

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for July 2026   Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Elkhart County 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: West Goshen Elementary, 215 Dewey Ave., Goshen, IN 46526 *This distribution is sponsored by Morgan Stanley and will serve 150 households. Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Elkhart County 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Northside Baptist Church, 53198 County Road 9, Elkhart, IN 46514 *This distribution is sponso

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for July 2026   Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Elkhart County 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: West Goshen Elementary, 215 Dewey Ave., Goshen, IN 46526 *This distribution is sponsored by Morgan Stanley and will serve 150 households.   Thursday, July 2, 2026 The post July 2026 Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distribution Schedule appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

An Elkhart County man accused of killing his wife remains on track for trial this fall.  41-year-old Aaron Michael Williams appeared briefly in Circuit Court this week for a status update. Prosecutors say Williams called 911 in May, telling dispatchers he wanted to kill himself before allegedly admitting he'd shot his wife in the head. The Goshen News says she was found dead inside the couple's home. Williams' attorney says discovery is nearly complete, and his jury trial remains scheduled

Elkhart County Health leaders have confirmed the presence of the West Nile Virus in the county this year. Precautions should be taken to protect against mosquitoes before the Fourth of July, as officials have been monitoring for mosquito-borne diseases. Common precautions include eliminating potential breeding grounds and taking steps to avoid mosquito bites. Mosquitoes are expected to remain active until the first hard frost of the season.