Good morning, Elkhart.

First Light Mission and local first responders are hosting a charity baseball game today in Millersburg to raise funds for the homeless; police+fire teams from Goshen and Elkhart will play two games at Cook Station Park starting at 9 a.m., and the event aims to raise $40,000 with a 5-foot trophy awarded to the winning team.

Two motorcycle riders were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash that occurred Thursday night near County Road 6 West and John Weaver Parkway at about 10:00 p.m.; police said the rider (31) suffered life-threatening injuries while his passenger (25) suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries as the other vehicle left the scene.

Elkhart police responded to a hit and run on Thursday evening at the intersection of John Weaver Parkway and C.R.

6 W on July 10 where a 31-year-old motorcycle driver with life-threatening injuries and a 25-year-old passenger with serious injuries were taken to a local hospital—authorities say the vehicle fled the scene and the investigation continues.

Elkhart Police responded to a shooting at a 7-Eleven on East Jackson Boulevard after a worker sustained a minor elbow injury from a BB gun pellet at about 9:44 p.m.—the investigation remains ongoing.

Students from Phoenix Performing Arts in Goshen are set to travel to New York City this summer—fulfilling a dream to experience the fine arts in a major city.

The trip will offer them firsthand exposure to a vibrant cultural scene.

Amazon announced Thursday that it will hire over 1,000 full-time employees at its new eight hundred thousand square foot fulfillment center in Elkhart County—job openings require a high school diploma and applicants to be 18 or older and offer starting pay over $19 per hour with full benefits including comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance, a 401(k) match and paid parental leave.

A groundbreaking took place in Elkhart on Thursday for a new development with 250 apartments—part of the city's Aspire program that aims to add needed housing to the area.

Open House at Rosewood Villa

2-4 p.m. — 1916 Wild Rose Ln, Mishawaka, IN — $265,000 — Experience serene one-story living in a beautiful condo with an open concept layout.

The Little Mermaid

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $17.10 – $32.55 — Experience the enchanting tale of Ariel as she navigates between two worlds in this captivating Disney musical adaptation.

Parade 5K Road Run

10 AM – 3 PM — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — Check the event for registration fees — Run with thousands of spectators along the Elkhart County Fair Parade route.

Banda Machos Live in Elkhart

9 PM – 1 AM — Concord Event Center — General Admission $50 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Banda Machos and Banda La Zeta for an unforgettable night.