Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edward Jones volunteers helped people experiencing homelessness Tuesday at First Light Mission in Goshen — working from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — to provide support through their Day of Caring. 16 News Now
- ➤ Crossroads United Way announced on May 19 that nearly $845,000 will be distributed to local groups this month, with $187,000 designated for The Salvation Army + church community services. The contributions aim to support organizations serving our community. 16 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Microsoft hosted an open house at Century Center where residents & government officials saw plans for its proposed Granger data center project. The event gave the community an early look at the future development. 16 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washington High School held its Impact in Motion event yesterday, during which community leaders toured the district’s medical and dental academy (one of its fastest-growing programs). 16 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. House passed the Fostering the Future Act to support teens in foster care who are expecting a child. Congressman Rudy Yakym (from Northcentral Indiana) said the bill will connect young parents with education and housing services. WSBT
-
Epic Unstoppable 2026
2-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $29.50 — A celebration of over 200 local dancers showcasing their talent and resilience.
-
2026 Conservatory of Dance: Student Concert
10 a.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Enjoy a delightful showcase of Tap, Jazz, and Modern dances performed by students.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Elkhart
Welcome to the Daily Elkhart, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Elkhart, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Elkhart, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Elkhart.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Elkhart and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Elkhart
A free Elkhart community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyelkhart.com/sitemap