Sidney Moore

ELKHART, Ind. -- Whether you are taking a road trip or just commuting to work or the grocery story, you are bound to run into one of two things, a highway or train tracks. In honor of our Nation's 250th year of independence, ABC57's Sidney Moore dives into why Indiana is labeled as the "Crossroads of America". Brent Holaway, Assistant Curator, New York Central Railroad Museum explains, “The country was not built on the roads or the airline industry; it was the railroads.

SOUTH BEND, Ind -- ABC57's Sidney Moore spoke with Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, Derek Erquhart ahead of the Fourth of July to go over safety procedures you should follow when lighting and discarding fireworks. You definitely want to make sure to set fireworks up on a flat surface like concrete to avoid grass catching on fire or fireworks falling on their sides.

SOUTH BEND, Ind -- South Bend Chapter of Indiana Black Expo is having a celebration on Saturday from Noon to 5 p.m. at Lasalle Park. LaTorya Greene the Chapter President tells ABC57's Sidney Moore that this event has been at the Lasalle Park almost every year due to the location's rich history. Greene says each year over 400 guests attend and planning for this event starts months in advance.