Good morning, Elkhart.

Goshen Health now hosts a new Kate's Kart that gives free books to hospitalized children + their siblings to help ease visit stress.

The initiative, inspired by co-founder Krista Layman’s tribute to her daughter Kate, has expanded to 27 local hospitals.

This week’s Wednesday’s Child highlights 13-year-old Jayden, who excels in science + math and dreams of becoming an engineer while seeking a loving family through the Indiana Adoption Program.

His profile underscores the state’s push to permanently connect children with caring homes.

Indiana and Michigan are lowering flags to half staff to honor Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday after a short battle with cancer.

Dolly, remembered for her music and work to promote childhood literacy and a 1975 appearance at a local 4-H Fair, died at age 80.

Downtown Elkhart unveiled a 35-foot lighted sculpture near the River Walk as part of the Downtown After Dark campaign, which aims to boost evening visibility and invite more visitors.

Elkhart chef Carmela Cataldo Williams won first place in Italy's Caputo Cup in June and is now sharing her award-winning pizza recipe at Antonio’s Italian Ristorante, blending international success with local flavor.

Boyz II Men and The Jacksons will perform at Celebration Under the Stars this Saturday at The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, and organizers say the event will offer live music + community fun for families.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library offers free monthly books to children from birth to five in Indiana, giving families a chance to boost literacy.

Local parents in Mishawaka and across the state praise the program's positive impact on early reading skills (its lasting effect continues Parton's legacy).

Gov. Mike Braun announced Wednesday morning the new Indiana 211 texting service that helps Hoosiers find disaster recovery resources by texting IN211HELP and entering a zip code — a tool designed to connect residents with local aid for issues like fallen trees.

Elkhart Municipal Airport has completed a nearly $2 million upgrade that resurfaced the runway and added two new T-hangar buildings to create 10 extra spaces for aircraft owners.