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Education

Residents in eastern St. Joseph County are speaking out about railroad crossing safety.

Moran Elementary School hosts public listening session for railroad crossing safety

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Edward Nieman
Residents in eastern St. Joseph County are speaking out about railroad crossing safety.

Michigan

More than 270 people have now signed a petition calling for Dr. Griffin's removal.

Benton Harbor school board pushes for superintendent Dr. Simone Griffin’s evaluation

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By John Bailey
The Benton Harbor school board met Tuesday night for the first time since trustees blocked an evaluation of superintendent Dr. Simone Griffin.

Forecast

First Alert Weather Day Wednesday & Thursday

First Alert Weather Day Wednesday & Thursday: Hot & Stormy

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Andrew Whitmyer
Afternoon Heat Index Near 100. Evening Storm Risk

Michigan

The Benton Harbor Library has a new name Tuesday night.

Benton Harbor Library receives new name after city commissioner

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Meredith Shimer
The building is named after a city commissioner and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.

South Bend

The tour stopped in South Bend on Tuesday.

Women’s Foundation of Indiana ‘Listening Tour’ stops in South Bend

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Serenity Proffitt
Their goal is to connect and listen to the women in the city to understand their needs before advocating for them.

News

Indiana Michigan Power

Indiana Michigan Power temporarily suspends shutoffs amid extreme heat

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
The utility company is halting disconnections for nonpayment starting Wednesday.

Courts

Lawsuit

Judge sets hearing date for state lawsuit against alleged unlicensed Goshen daycare

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Joshua Short
Indiana officials are seeking a permanent injunction to shut the operation down after 86 children were found at the home.

Fire

A look at the aftermath of the fire at the historic Lafayette Building in downtown South Bend.

Cause of fire at historic Lafayette Building in South Bend remains under investigation

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Emma Bratt
Fire crews have been in and out of the building more than 24 hours after the fire started Monday morning, when flames shot 30 feet into the air.

Elkhart

The 'Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival' is back at Island Park this Friday and Saturday!

Elkhart County hosts ‘Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival’ this weekend

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
This year there’s a new stage layout, a family zone with carnival-style rides and activities.

Safety

Public listening sessions to be held for railroad crossing safety study in eastern St. Joseph...

Public listening sessions to be held for railroad crossing safety study in eastern St. Joseph County

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Edward Nieman
Residents can weigh in on safety improvements at eastern St. Joseph County railroad crossings.
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Donate to Cultivate: South Bend pastor discusses Cultivate Food Rescue’s impact

Donate to Cultivate: South Bend pastor discusses Cultivate Food Rescue’s impact

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
Jim McKinnies shares firsthand insight into hunger in our community and why supporting Cultivate matters to him.

Community

You can check out the new look when it opens on September 2nd.

Free or low-cost ways to beat the heat in Michiana this summer

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
There are several ways to cool down without spending too much money in the Michiana region. From public libraries and museums to splash pads and pools, there's plenty of opportunity beat the heat this summer.

Events

There will be live music, a beach bar, food, craft vendors, and a kid’s zone!

‘Singing Sands Sculpting Festival’ in Michigan City returns in July

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
Eight master sculptors, plus top semi-pros and amateurs will turn Lake Michigan’s sand into giant works of art.

Indiana

FILE - The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech show in Paris, France, June 14, 2023. (AP...

Indianapolis selected for Meta AI workforce training program

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
Indianapolis is among four pilot locations for the free five-week training program with guaranteed job placement.

Crime

Dionte Williams

Detectives still asking questions four years after deadly South Bend shooting

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Madison Remrey
The South Bend Police Department is still looking for who shot and killed Dionte Williams at Laurel Woods Apartments on June 9, 2022.

Crime

Mishawaka police arrested Ryan and Steffanie Basham, who are accused of abusing and neglecting...

Teen abuse victim in Mishawaka suffered fingernails torn off among other injuries, police say

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Madison Remrey
The Mishawaka Police Department arrested Ryan Basham, 24, and Steffanie Basham, 54, in a suspected abuse case.

Events

Potawatomi Zoo Children’s Day

Potawatomi Zoo offers free admission for kids 14 and under on Children’s Day Wednesday

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
The event runs 10 a.m. to last admission at 6 p.m., with keeper chats at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Events

Water Street Glassworks launching new 'Behind the Glass' community nights in Benton Harbor

Water Street Glassworks launching new ‘Behind the Glass’ community nights in Benton Harbor

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
The free monthly studio demonstrations and talks begin June 19 with a beadmaking demo from visiting artist Todd Knight.

Crime

Man found shot to death in LaPorte County

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
Deputies are investigating after a 64-year-old man was found dead Monday night.

South Bend

Mayor James Mueller is formally apologizing after a new Reparatory Justice Report found a...

South Bend mayor apologizes after report finds systemic inequities for Black residents

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff, Tricia Sloma and Joshua Short
Mayor James Mueller is formally apologizing after a new Reparatory Justice Report found a history of racial discrimination in South Bend.

Crime

LaPorte County law enforcement arrested four people and recovered three firearms during...

‘Teen takeover’ at Michigan City beach prompts ‘Operation Safe Shore’

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
LaPorte County law enforcement launched "Operation Safe Shore" in response to a reported "teen takeover" at Michigan City beach. MPD said local law enforcement is committed to ensuring all public spaces are safe for the public.

Crime

Indiana State Police

One person injured in possible road-rage shooting, Indiana State Police say

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
Indiana State Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured after a possible road rage incident. According to ISP, the victim was found at the Hard Rock Casino, but the shooting did not happen there.

News

Golden Tempo is now widely expected to win the Eclipse Award as a 3-year-old champion.

Golden Tempo wins Belmont Stakes, solidifies case as elite 3-year-old

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM EDT
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By George Mallet
Ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo surged from the back of the pack to win by a length and a quarter at odds of 6-1.

South Bend

Officials say training procedures like this help their team stay equipped and alert for...

South Bend International Airport to conduct live fire training drills this week

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 7:22 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The airport said the trainings will not impact any flights.

Michigan

The commission met Monday afternoon to consider whether the petition is factual and of...

Cass County election commission votes on petition for recall of township official

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Emma Bratt
The commission met Monday afternoon to consider whether the petition is factual and of sufficient clarity.

Crime

Image of the three koi fish from Burns Special Events.

Mishawaka business says koi fish theft was bigger than first believed

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Edward Nieman
Burns Special Events says three of its prized koi have been recovered so far after a tip brought officers to a home with a backyard pond.

News

There's a ton of roadwork going on across Michiana.

Roadwork projects continue in South Bend and Mishawaka

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By Meredith Shimer
There's a ton of roadwork going across Michiana in South Bend and Mishawaka.

Traffic

A portion of Lafayette Boulevard in downtown South Bend will remain closed following a fire at...

Lafayette Boulevard in South Bend remains closed after historic building fire

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
A section of the downtown street is shut down for safety inspections.

I-Team

Saint Joseph Cancer Institute at Saint Joseph Plymouth Medical Center

Saint Joseph Health System to expand cancer care at Plymouth Medical Center

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By Caroline Klapp and WNDU Staff
The $5 million investment will add infusion services, radiation equipment and a new specialist.

Environment

An emaciated “zombie” siscowet lake trout captured near the deepest point of Lake Superior...

Researchers investigating ‘zombie fish’ in Lake Superior

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By Wells Foster
DNR and MSU researchers are set to board the vessel RV Lake Char to visit Superior Maximus

South Bend

The 130-year-old Crepeau Building was lifted and relocated in South Bend. The landmark has...

Historic Crepeau Building in South Bend moves to new home

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Lauren Moss
The 130-year-old landmark has served as a grocery and candy store — and will soon reopen as a hair salon after being lifted and relocated one block away.

Michigan

Lynette Hooker's daughter is calling for a full investigation.

U.S. Coast Guard concludes search for Michigan woman who went missing in Bahamas

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Kyle Beery
Lynette Hooker of Onsted has been missing for more than two months.

Breaking News

The South Bend Fire Department is responding to a historic building in flames in downtown...

WATCH: Historic building in Downtown South Bend goes up in flames

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The South Bend Fire Department is investigating what started a fire at the historic Lafayette building in the downtown area. More than 70 firefighters, 12 trucks and four ladder trucks worked to extinguish the flames.

Pets

2nd Chance Pets: Moon & Artemis

2nd Chance Pets: Moon & Artemis

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Nancy Whiteman from Pet Refuge joined us on 16 News Now at Noon to introduce us to a couple of puppies named Moon and Artemis!

Community

C.A.R.E. University donation drive aims to support students gearing up for college move-in

C.A.R.E. University donation drive aims to support Michiana-area students gearing up for college move-in

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Organizers are collecting toiletries, school supplies and dorm essentials via an Amazon wishlist ahead of the July 18 pickup event.

Crime

Dominique Webster, Brian Neiley and Joseph Parsons

St. Joseph County police seek three most wanted fugitives

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Authorities are asking the public for help locating three men wanted on various charges.

Crime

Police lights generic

Teen injured in Elkhart shooting, police report

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The Elkhart Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in the 300 block of S. 5th St. on June 8. EPD said one person was injured.

News

The South Bend Fire Department is responding to a historic building on fire in the downtown area.

County-City Building closes due to air quality impacted by nearby fire

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 10:16 AM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The South Bend Fire Department is responding to a historic building in flames on S. Lafayette St. St. Joseph County commissioners said the smoke is impacting air quality in the County-City building, prompting a closure for the day.

Slack on Flicks

Images from Miramax and Paramount Pictures.

Slack on Flicks: “Scary Movie”

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By Benjamin Slack
The sixth “Scary Movie” delivers nostalgic parody fun and plenty of horror references, but its uneven focus and dated humor keep it from fully landing.

Elkhart

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Driver arrested after passenger injured in Elkhart crash

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Police said the driver hit the Sherman Street bridge near Bower Street and Riverside Drive before being arrested on preliminary charges.

South Bend

Image from Saint Mary's College.

Saint Mary’s College kicks off fundraiser

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM EDT
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By John Bailey
The campaign has already raised more than $180 million toward a goal of more than $200 million to support scholarships, internships and student experiences.

High School

Leon Fowler Mishawaka

Mishawaka’s Leon Fowler, Westview’s Noah Bontrager, Warsaw’s Jordan Randall win state titles at IHSAA boys track and field finals

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Fowler won the long jump, Bontrager set state records in distance events and Randall repeated as state champion in the high jump.

High School

New Prairie Andrean Baseball Regionals

Eight Michiana teams compete in high school baseball regional championships

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 12:38 AM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Penn, NorthWood and Lakeland advanced to semi-state with regional victories on Saturday.

Slack on Flicks

Image from Amazon MGM Studios'.

Slack on Flicks: “Masters of the Universe”

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Benjamin Slack
“Masters of the Universe” delivers an energetic live-action adventure with strong action scenes, nostalgic touches and a standout performance from Allison Brie.

Indiana

A 5-year-old in Indiana was staying overnight with friends when he suddenly died, according to...

5-year-old was staying overnight with friends when he suddenly died, parents say

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By Bryce West and Akim Powell
A 5-year-old in Indiana was staying overnight with friends when he suddenly died, according to his parents.

Events

Thousands of people gathered in Argos on Friday afternoon to see the world's largest operating...

World’s largest steam locomotive draws thousands to Argos

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:54 PM EDT
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By John Bailey
Union Pacific Big Boy number 4014, a 132-foot-long train weighing more than 1 million pounds, has been turning heads since 1941.

Economy

Marijuana flower buds in container at The Cake House.

Michigan Marijuana wholesale tax generates $70M less than expected

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM EDT
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By Jaden Hawkins
A state treasury report shows the new tax brought in only about $34 million in the first four months of 2026, $70 million less than the $105 million expected.

Bear Down In Hammond

The Chicago Bears will proceed with plans for a new stadium in Hammond, the organization...

Indiana residents, fans share excitement as Chicago Bears edge closer to move to Hammond

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff and Brendan Reidy
Fans and residents expressed enthusiasm over the potential economic impact and proximity to Chicago.

Elkhart

Kids in attendance visited five stations to learn the basics of fishing, such as safely...

Free Kids Fishing Clinic in Elkhart postponed due to Saturday morning’s forecast

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Event organizers are looking at possible dates for rescheduling.

Michigan

The data center conversation continues across the country, including Michigan.

Michigan data center debate continues as OpenAI data center breaks ground

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Meredith Shimer
This week, there were big breakthroughs in the Oracle and Open A-I data center near Ann Arbor. More people said they want this data center rush to slow down.
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