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SOUTH BEND — Local businesses are watching crowds closely with the last Notre Dame home game of the season now just a few hours away. It's been an up and down season for the Fighting Irish, and--with the season now wrapping up--some local businesses say it's also been a roller-coaster ride for their bottom lines. More

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NILES – Local doctors say there is a big difference between two recommendations released this week for women to screen for certain cancers less often. The latest one says women do not need to test so often for cervical cancer. More

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY ― For the first time since he was asked to leave his position as Penn High School's resource officer, a St. Joseph County Police officer is sharing his side of the story. Cpl. Dave Sult says the school is not any safer than when he left 9 months ago, and the Sheriff agrees. More

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ELKHART – The state of the economy has homelessness on the rise. The Elkhart County Homeless Coalition hosted a Box City in downtown Elkhart today. More

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Stephanie Mansour is the creator of "Step it Up With Steph," a company that works to help you feel better, mentally and physically. Today, Stephanie stops by WSBT News First Thing in the Morning to show Cari Peugeot stretches that keep your body feeling better after a big holiday dinner. You can get more on these tips and other advice from Stephanie's website, www.stepitupwithsteph.com.

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Dr. Glen Davis joins WSBT First Thing in the Morning most Fridays to answer your pediatric questions. Today he talks about calcium and vitamin D efficiency, and which kids need the H1N1 vaccine. If you have a medical question, e-mail AskDrD@WSBT.com.

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GOSHEN — The numbers are staggering. At least 22 deaths have been attributed to suicide in the first 10 months of the year in Elkhart County. Two more have been ruled undetermined, but are likely suicide as well. The figures are on pace to nearly double the county's annual average, and some experts believe there's a single reason why. More

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WSBT's fashion expert Kathy Friend, jewelry designer Ali Oesch and makeup artist Allison Nanni stopped by on First Thing In the Morning to talk about the shopping opportunities available at this weekend's Overstock Sale. The sale will feature more than 14 local stores, boutiques, designers and artists. A week before the holiday shopping season officially begins, the sale is Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the old 4Her/4Him store in City Plaza. You can learn more about this event and Kathy Friend by visiting her web site, http://www.kathyfriend.com

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SOUTH BEND – Three Notre Dame seniors were solid Thursday when needed against Long Beach State. Luke Harangody scored a game-high 29 points, Tory Jackson added 13 and Ben Hansbrough delivered 11 as the Irish moved to 3-0 with a 82-62 victory at Purcell Pavilion. More

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SOUTH BEND — A northeast side neighborhood is on edge over a shocking armed robbery that involved a small child used as a decoy to help break in to a South Bend home. Police say the child knocked on the door, and asked the man inside for help raising money for his church. More

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As she approaches her first holiday season without her two young daughters, Shelly Aston couldn’t fathom feeling more pain. More

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WAKARUSA ― After a major announcement from Wakarusa's largest employer, it was business as usual both inside and out at the sprawling Utilimaster campus along State Road 19. More

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ELKHART — No one takes advantage of Richard Geraghty on the football field. Off the gridiron, though, is sometimes a different story for the Jimtown High senior defensive end. More

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The holiday season is a great reminder about the importance of giving back to the community, and the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan is inviting families to get into the giving spirit. Executive Director Doris Higgins stopped by WSBT News First Thing in the Morning to talk with Kirk Mason about the event. It's this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. There will also be a chance to learn more about the Walt Disney Parks "Give a Day, Get a Day" program, in which families can qualify for free passes to Disney theme parks when they volunteer in 2010.

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NOTRE DAME — It's been 40 years since a protest movement at Notre Dame helped change the face of the Vietnam War. Wednesday, some of the protesters who later became known as the "Notre Dame 10" were back on campus to mark a solemn anniversary. More

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NOTRE DAME - Zach Frazer always dreamed of starting at quarterback in Notre Dame Stadium. This Saturday he gets his chance. For the other team. More

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NILES ― A trailer loaded with 30 thousand pounds of aluminum extrusions were stolen Sunday. More

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CASS COUNTY ― As head of a drug enforcement team, Detective Sergeant Dave Troxy has certainly seen his share of meth labs, but none of those busts compared to the one officers made this week. More

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ELKHART COUNTY ― Earlier this year, a grass roots organization in Elkhart County kicked off its own food drive, but this one is a little out of the ordinary. You could call it a mobile food drive, and it could run for almost half a year. More

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ELKHART — Elkhart police are trying to crack down on a growing crime problem. They are seeing a spike in bicycle thefts, and are making special efforts to catch the thieves. More