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Air quality action alert declared in South Bend region for Canadian wildfire smoke
Chicago was listed as the worst air quality in the world for part of Aug. 1 because of smoke from the fires blowing southeast.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alerts From Minneapolis to Toronto
The smoke is expected to remain over the northern and central Plains of the United States for the next couple of days, according to meteorologists.
Air quality alert issued for all of Michigan because of Canadian wildfires
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to bring poor air quality to all of Michigan on Thursday. Winds out of the North and Northwest ushered in the smoke late Tuesday. Overnight and early morning rain and low clouds helped to trap smoke in the lower levels of the atmosphere.
Air quality alert for Michigan until early Sunday
An air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service on Friday at 11:55 a.m. EDT in effect until Sunday at midnight EDT for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella,
Michigan air quality advisory extended amid wildfire smoke
Michigan's environmental agency has extended an air quality advisory through Saturday because of smoke from Canadian wildfires. The advisory applies to the entire state. Though some areas in the Lower Peninsula may see improvements in air quality late Thursday into Friday,
Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts across Minnesota and the Great Lakes region
Every air quality monitor in Minnesota is reporting red or unhealthy conditions for everyone, an official said.
Canada wildfire smoke sends Midwest air quality plummeting
Canada wildfire smoke pushes Midwest air quality to dangerous levels, prompting health alerts and outdoor warnings.
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air fills the Midwest before spreading to the East
As has been the case much of the summer, the smoke invasion is targeting the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes. Beyond Thursday, smoke may impact more of the Northeast U.S. through and beyond Friday.
Wildfire Smoke from Canada Blankets Midwest in Haze of Bad Air Quality
Winds from the northwest are blowing cool dry air—but also wildfire smoke—into the Midwest from Canada Smoke from wildfires blazing across Canada is once again wafting over huge portions of the Midwest and worsening air quality,
Canadian wildfires update as alert issued for "some of the densest smoke"
Smoke from widespread wildfires in Canada prompted air quality alerts across several Midwest and Northeast U.S. states this week.
1 year later: Indiana Dinosaur Museum off to fast start as a new attraction in South Bend
It's been just over a year, and the Indiana Dinosaur Museum is already making its mark on tourism in South Bend and St.
South Bend man accused of killing Niles woman pleads not guilty
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A South Bend man accused of killing a Niles woman last week at a mobile home park has pleaded not ...
One man dead after hours-long standoff in South Bend
Indiana State Police say a drug investigation turned into an hours-long SWAT situation, an exchange of gunfire, and one-man ...
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South Bend man found guilty of Felony Murder, four counts of Robbery
The St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office announced 30-year-old Dashawn Powell Jr., of South Bend, was found guilty on Thursday of Felony Murder, Aiding, Inducing or Causing Murder, and four counts of ...
Manny's Sports Bar joins South Bend's The Lauber in new East Bank food/entertainment group
Manny's Sports Bar joins a growing list of food and entertainment options in South Bend's East Bank neighborhood.
Two charged after man killed in South Bend shooting
27-year-old Amante Vazquez of Michigan City and 23-year-old Savannah Ragan of South Bend are charged in connection with the ...
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South Bend man sentenced to prison for Possession of a Machinegun
The United States Attorney’s Office Northern District of Indiana announced 20-year-old Jordan Bowers, of South Bend, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Possession of a Machinegun.
4 adults and an infant rescued from South Bend house fire
Units with the Mishawaka Fire Department reportedly arrived on scene first, helping to attack the fire while South Bend ...
Jury finds man guilty of killing South Bend mother in 2021
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A jury has handed down a guilty verdict on all six counts against the man accused of killing a ...
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South Bend man sentenced to nearly four years for possessing machine gun device
A 20-year-old South Bend man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for possessing an illegal machine gun ...
It's tick season, South Bend. Here's what to look for
This year's tick season has been extremely active. You can help prevent disease if you know how to remove one.