Wakarusa, IN

A Goshen woman is facing an operating while intoxicated charge after a crash in Wakarusa left one passenger with critical injuries. Police say the 21-year-old was driving a Toyota Camry westbound on Waterford Street Sunday evening when she attempted to turn onto Indiana Avenue, drove off the road and hit a tree. A 27-year-old Elkhart woman suffered a massive head injury and was taken to Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Another passenger was also hospitalized. Police say the driver fai

Michelle Conard from Elkhart works in sales at Clayton Wakarusa and has been listening to JLNK since day one! She loves Papa Roach — especially “Getting Away with Murder,” “Scars” and “Forever” — along with Korn and Black Stone Cherry. Michelle says JLNK cracks her up and makes her day. She also loves concerts, comedy shows and Night of Destruction races at New Paris Speedway. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Michelle – Real Rocker of the Day #334!

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — A new traffic signal at the intersection of State Road 19 and County Road 38 near Wakarusa is scheduled to be activated starting Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Indiana Department of Transportation says the signal is being installed to improve safety for drivers in the area. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution as drivers adjust to the new traffic pattern. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, remain alert and avoid distractions when traveling through work zones. T

WAKARUSA, Ind. (WOWO) — A Powerball Double Play ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a gas station in Elkhart County, according to the Hoosier Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at a gas station located at 914 E. Waterford St., near State Road 19 in Wakarusa. According to WANE 15, the ticket matched four of the five white ball numbers and the Powerball during Saturday night's drawing on October 10. The winning Double Play numbers were 1, 29, 34, 39 and 62, with a Powerball of 14. Hoosier Lo