Articles by Blake Parker
- Indiana River Rescue School shaping heroes in South Bend
- Update in ongoing investigation at SBCSC
- Palisades Nuclear Power Plant being prepped for a second life
- INDOT proposing changing SR 2 and Larrison Blvd. intersection to interchange
- NRC Palisades Restart Panel hosts fourth local public meeting
- Plans to Progress: Elkhart Mayor gives 6th State of the City address
- Marijuana establishments can now set up shop within Niles Charter Township limits
- Hedwig Memorial Center hosting a Dyngus Day celebration
- St. Joseph Grade School does donation walk in honor of a promise
- SBCSC board approves interim superintendent’s contract
- ‘Parkwest Neighborhood’ residents sign petition against City’s Potawatomi Park area development
- The Mishawaka Way: Mayor Wood gives State of the City address
- Notre Dame history revealed in The Shirt 2025
- New Carlisle residents respond to possible new community center
- SBPD monthly crime stat meeting giving residents space to be heard
- Operation Lend A Hand aiding community after storms
- Bremen business owner gives free meals to those affected by storms
- Crews work around the clock repairing storm chaos
- Edwardsburg community helping neighbors after mass storm damage
- Newly formed St. Joe County Fire Territory swearing-in ceremony
- Local soda shop closes due to fire just before national T.V. premiere
- PAL boxing club honors Coach Mike in celebration of life
- Mayor Mueller reflects on 2024, shows where to grow in 2025 State of the City address
- UPDATE: One confirmed dead in reported shooting at Arbors at Riverbend Apartments Monday afternoon
- Tri-Way Drive-In Theatre looking to staff up before season start
- Local protesters at Rep. Walberg's office react to DOE dismantling
- Potawatomi Zoo shines through the rain at Zoo Luminate Lantern Festival premiere
- St. Joe County turning to residents for new park design
- Local vendors and customers get connected at Home Show Michiana
- Epic Dance Studios Fundraiser Gala dances through the decades
- South Bend Police honors department members in 2024 awards ceremony
- UPDATE: One currently hospitalized after reported explosion at Lock Joint Tube Wednesday afternoon
- St. Joe County Council votes to amend council rules
- St. Joe County Council dispute over possible rule changes
- The hunt for instructors: Goshen Community Schools hosts teacher fair
- Ramona Skating Rink rolling back into business
- Residents gets some answers on Elkhart Clinic closure
- Community responds to DOJ dismissing lawsuit against City of South Bend
- Power to the People: Protest breaks out in Mishawaka
- Community reacts to referee incident at Buchanan, Benton Harbor basketball game
- P.A.L. Boxing Club mourns loss of Coach Mike
- St. Joseph County takes a step towards allowing off-road vehicles on county roads
- Hoosiers in need may be hungrier in 2025
- Mansour Eid steps into role as temporary superintendent for SBCSC
- Benton Harbor Commissioners vote to increase city’s garbage collection rates
- Billboards pop up across South Bend honoring local Black leaders
- Crafters in crisis after Joann Fabrics and Crafts announces closures
- Winter weather impedes delivery drivers
- Water service line replacements and infrastructure improvements coming to Goshen
- Penn-Harris-Madison trustee Matt Chaffee reads personal statement at board meeting
- Night to Shine: Goshen church hosts special needs prom
- New house bills could reorganize local school corporations
- Local Latin markets concerned about possible tariffs
- City with a heart on the path to healing: sitting down with Elkhart's Mayor Roberson
- SBCSC hires attorney and outside investigators
- Venues Parks & Arts hosts low sensory ice-skating event
- South Bend community gathers for protest at courthouse
- Elkhart community grieves together at Martin’s shooting memorial
- South Bend board members approve funds to investigate corporation
- Fourth and final suspect in July South Bend shooting in custody
- South Bend takes a step closer to homeless intake center
- CATCH HISTORY: Brothers Bar and Grill host ND watch party
- Local theater brings the championship game to the big screen
- Teen victim identified in fatal Indiana Avenue shooting
- Will Benton Harbor start putting fluoride in the water supply again?
- Riley High School students safe after gun found in backpack
- Notre Dame fans pack Corby’s Irish Pub for Orange Bowl
- Bonds for rebuild: Update on Hums Elementary School makeover
- Pulaski County looking to put a pause on incoming large-scale projects
- Goshen heating up winter business with Fire and Ice Festival
- Fans navigate mixed emotions watching Sugar Bowl
- Travelers navigate hotel and flight changes following the New Orleans terror attack
- South Bend skyline lights up for New Years Eve
- Chatting with fans at the Linebacker Lounge
- Rideshare and Transpo getting people around town game-day
- Hobbies turned holiday treasures at Ironworks Market
- Local bars brace for historic playoff game
- SBCSC votes against transforming Coquillard Elementary into career hub
- South Bend shined bright at seventh annual Holiday Light Parade
- Hotel costs skyrocket for ND v IU game