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Halloween

525 Foundation hosts 7th annual Say Boo To Drugs event

525 Foundation hosts 7th annual Say Boo To Drugs event

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
Local law enforcement and community groups shared information about drug prevention, mental health and wellness at the South Bend event.

Community

New mural brings messages of faith, hope to downtown South Bend

New mural pays tribute to South Bend gospel music scene

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
One of the largest murals in South Bend is bringing positive messages to a busy downtown corner. The work is at 702 Lincolnway West on the side of the WUBS radio broadcasting station.

Community

Camp Millhouse

Camp Millhouse to host Cookies & Crafts Mingle while gearing up for 90th anniversary

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
The camp is hosting a fall crafts event and preparing for monthly anniversary activities.

Events

Homemade for the Holidays event set for Oct. 24 in Goshen

Homemade for the Holidays event set for Saturday in Goshen

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
The Elkhart County Extension Homemakers will host the event at the county 4-H fairgrounds.

Halloween

Here’s a list of trick-or-treat times in communities across Michiana for Halloween 2026

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WNDU Staff
See when trick-or-treating is scheduled in your community!

Community

The YWCA and Goshen College hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of those who lost their lives...

YWCA, Goshen College host candlelight vigil honoring domestic violence victims

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 11:17 PM EDT
One hundred people died in Indiana in 2025 because of domestic violence. Four people across St. Joseph and Elkhart counties lost their lives to domestic violence so far in 2026, according to the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The YWCA and Goshen College hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of those who lost their lives from domestic violence.

Community

The family's pumpkin-headed vine creatures are now inside after being recovered.

Stolen pumpkin family returned to South Bend yard after social media tip

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By George Mallet
Calisa Doll-Jones and her husband bought the pumpkin-headed vine creatures at Home Depot. The decorations disappeared from their South Bend yard last Friday.

Community

Lake Michigan College hosts Taking Flight Future Fair in Benton Harbor

Lake Michigan College hosts Taking Flight Future Fair in Benton Harbor

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The event brought together around 26 employers, along with representatives from four-year colleges and universities.

Community

Job seekers and students were able to explore their next steps at Lake Michigan College’s...

Lake Michigan College hosts Taking Flight Future Fair in Benton Harbor

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:56 PM EDT
Job seekers and students were able to explore their next steps at Lake Michigan College’s Future Fair on Wednesday. The college hosted its Taking Flight Future Fair at its Benton Harbor campus.

Entertainment

Dynasty Sports Film Festival brings 4 days of sports movies to downtown South Bend this weekend

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 1:07 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The first-of-its-kind festival runs Oct. 22-25 with premieres, anniversary screenings and Q&As with filmmakers and athletes.

Entertainment

South Bend Lyric Opera to bring Edgar Allan Poe to life, French opera to Elkhart

South Bend Lyric Opera brings Edgar Allan Poe to life for Halloween, French opera to Elkhart in November

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart take the stage Oct. 30 at LangLab; French Masters debuts Nov. 14 at The Lerner.

Community

Deputies with the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office spent their morning serving the community...

Deputies spend heartwarming time with retirement community residents

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 11:59 AM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office were at Grace Village Retirement Community, but not for any emergency. Instead, they spent time connecting with residents in a unique way.

Wednesday's Child

Deion

Wednesday’s Child: Deion is waiting for ‘A Place to Call Home’

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 10:24 AM EDT
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By Tricia Sloma
A 13-year-old foster child featured in the latest episode of “A Place to Call Home” is waiting for an adoptive family.

Halloween

One of Michiana’s most beloved Halloweentime traditions was back Tuesday evening — Cops and...

Beloved ‘Cops and Goblins’ draws thousands to Four Winds Field

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 11:25 PM EDT
One of Michiana’s most beloved Halloweentime traditions was back Tuesday evening — Cops and Goblins! The South Bend Police Department helped over 7,000 people get a head start on Halloween festivities with the free annual event at Four Winds Field. More than 100 vendors passed out candy.

Community

Southwest Michigan Regional Airport hosts Storytime on the Flight Line

Southwest Michigan Regional Airport hosts Storytime on the Flight Line

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 11:22 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The event took place at the terminal on Territorial Road in Benton Harbor and featured reading, aviation and creative fun.

Community

The event took place at the terminal on Territorial Road in Benton Harbor and featured...

Southwest Michigan Regional Airport hosts Storytime on the Flight Line

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 11:18 PM EDT
Families gathered at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport on Tuesday evening for Story Time on the Flight Line. The event took place at the terminal on Territorial Road in Benton Harbor and featured reading, aviation and creative fun.

Community

Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA celebrates 100th anniversary

Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA celebrates 100th anniversary

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Since its founding in 1926, the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA has been continuously growing.

Community

The Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA celebrated its 100th anniversary on Tuesday.

Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA celebrates 100th anniversary

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT
The Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA celebrated its 100th anniversary on Tuesday. Since its founding in 1926, the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA has been continuously growing.

Halloween

Cops, goblins and ghouls, oh my! Beloved ‘Cops and Goblins’ draws hundreds of families to Four...

Cops, goblins and ghouls, oh my! Beloved ‘Cops and Goblins’ draws thousands to Four Winds Field

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The free Halloween event featured trick-or-treating, candy and activities for kids.

Events

Blue Gate PBR Bullfest

Nationally ranked bull riders coming to Shipshewana for Blue Gate PBR Bullfest

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The two-night event features top riders, live longhorn photo ops, a mechanical bull and vendors at the Michiana Event Center.

Halloween

LoveWay to host 5th Annual Barn Boo-Nanza trick-or-treat event in Middlebury

LoveWay to host 5th Annual Barn Boo-Nanza trick-or-treat event in Middlebury

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The free, sensory-friendly Halloween event for children of all abilities is set for Friday, Oct. 23.

Community

Image from Tee Box Granger opening.

Tee Box Granger opens new golf facility along Indiana 23

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Tee Box Granger open today on Indiana 23 with golf simulators, a putting green, fitness gym, food, contests and prizes.

Community

Community leaders prepare for 2026 Red Ribbon March and Rally

Community leaders prepare for 2026 Red Ribbon March and Rally

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
A long-standing South Bend tradition is marching on with a new push to keep kids drug-free.

Community

A long-standing South Bend tradition is marching on with a new push to keep kids drug-free.

Community leaders prepare for 2026 Red Ribbon March and Rally

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM EDT
A long-standing South Bend tradition is marching on with a new push to keep kids drug-free. Community leaders are preparing for the 2026 Red Ribbon March and Rally, an event designed to promote drug prevention, youth engagement and healthy lifestyles.

Halloween

Unity Gardens Halloween

Unity Gardens hosting costume drive, free Spooktacular event in South Bend

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Families can donate or pick up children’s costumes through Oct. 26 ahead of the free Halloween event Oct. 30.

Events

History Museum to host free ‘One Tiny Vote’ children’s book reading ahead of election

History Museum to host free ‘One Tiny Vote’ children’s book reading ahead of election

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The first 50 children to attend the Oct. 26 event will receive a free copy of the book.

Community

Skateboarders at Greenfield Grind Skate Park in Wilmington

New inclusive skate park rolling closer to reality in City of St. Joseph

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
According to supporters, a high-quality skate park could draw visitors, boost local business and help revitalize the park.

Community

According to supporters, a high-quality skate park could draw visitors, boost local business...

New inclusive skate park rolling closer to reality in City of St. Joseph

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 7:54 PM EDT
According to supporters, a high-quality skate park could draw visitors, boost local business and help revitalize the park.

Wednesday's Child

Dayla

Wednesday’s Child: Dayla is still waiting

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM EDT
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By Tricia Sloma
Dayla, a foster teen featured last year on Wednesday’s Child, is still waiting to be adopted.

Events

Red Ribbon March and Rally returns to South Bend Oct. 23

Red Ribbon March and Rally returns to South Bend Oct. 23

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 1:07 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The free community event will include a march, youth activities, music, entertainment, food and an awards ceremony.

Community

One of Michiana's most popular Halloween events made its return to Four Winds Field on Tuesday...

Demand for South Bend’s Cops and Goblins tickets high; more available this evening

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By Amanda Pirkowski
The morning ticket giveaway ended early after long lines formed, but more free tickets will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. today.

News

Shipshewana Light Parade kicks off Christmas season

LaGrange County announces this year’s Shipshewana Lights Parade theme

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The LaGrange County Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting the annual Shipshewana Lights Parade on November 7. This year's theme is "Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights."

Community

Everwise Credit Union holds annual Day of Giving

Everwise Credit Union holds annual Day of Giving

Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
More than 650 Everwise Credit Union employees traded their desks for community service on Monday.

Community

More than 650 Everwise Credit Union employees traded their desks for community service on Monday.

Everwise Credit Union holds annual Day of Giving

Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM EDT
More than 650 Everwise Credit Union employees traded their desks for community service on Monday. The credit union held its annual Everwise Day of Giving, sending staff out to volunteer at 44 nonprofits across northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

Community

Spirit of Children

Here’s how you can help Spirit Halloween give back to Beacon Children’s Hospital

Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 1:19 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Shoppers can save 10% with a Spirit of Children coupon, with 10% of eligible purchases benefiting Beacon’s Child Life program through Oct. 31.

Community

The Greer family says the historic home has a resident who never left — and a doll named Joan...

Niles’ Beeson Mansion gets a spotlight on HGTV’s ‘Scariest House in America’

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By Lauren Moss
The homeowners say the historic home has a resident who never left — and a doll named Joan who has plenty to say.

South Bend

Community participates in South Bend’s District 3 cleanup event

Community participates in South Bend’s District 3 cleanup event

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
District 3 Councilmember Sharon McBride teamed up with Mayor James Mueller’s Vibrant Neighborhood Initiative for a four-hour cleanup.

South Bend

District 3 Councilmember Sharon McBride teamed up with Mayor James Mueller’s Vibrant...

Community participates in South Bend’s District 3 cleanup event

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM EDT
South Bend’s 3rd District neighborhoods received a special cleanup on Friday. District 3 Councilmember Sharon McBride teamed up with Mayor James Mueller’s Vibrant Neighborhood Initiative for a four-hour cleanup, which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Events

Island Park Trunk or Treat

Elkhart offers trunk-or-treat, zombie survival event Saturday

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Elkhart’s free Island Park Trunk or Treat returns for its 14th year, while kids can also test their survival skills in a zombie-themed program Saturday.

Community

Members of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band paddled to the Pokagon Band’s property near Niles.

‘Paddle to Pokagon’ brings two Potawatomi bands together on the water

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Members of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band paddled to the Pokagon Band’s property near Niles.

Halloween

Zoo Boo returning to Potawatomi Zoo for two weekends of Halloween fun

Zoo Boo returning to Potawatomi Zoo for two weekends of Halloween fun

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The family-friendly event features a Treat Trail, themed character meet-and-greets, a Haunted Train and more!

Events

Cass County Historical Society to host Newton House Fall Festival on Saturday

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 12:59 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The free Oct. 10 festival at the historic Newton House will feature wagon rides, Civil War reenactments, kids’ activities and pie-eating contests.

Halloween

Morris Performing Arts Center offers ghost tours for Halloween season

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 12:42 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
“Whispers from the Past” takes visitors through the South Bend theater’s history, hidden spaces and ghost stories.

Community

Pink Toilet Time Out fundraiser supports local cancer patients

Pink Toilet Time Out fundraiser supports local cancer patients

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM EDT
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By Serenity Proffitt
The Stevensville event combined comedy with community support on Wednesday.

Community

Pink Toilet Time Out fundraiser supports local cancer patients

Pink Toilet Time Out fundraiser supports local cancer patients

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 11:25 PM EDT
Berrien County Cancer Service hosted its annual Pink Toilet Time Out event in Stevensville on Wednesday. The event combined comedy, community and support for local cancer patients.

Community

Mishawaka Marine veteran receives national award for work with students

Mishawaka Marine veteran receives national award for work with students

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Tricia Sloma
Paige Keranen was honored with the TEACH Award from Wreaths Across America at Battell Elementary in Mishawaka.

Community

Elkhart County team ships panelized homes to Guyana

Elkhart County team ships panelized homes from Goshen to Guyana

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By Edward Nieman
Golden Shield Homes shipped materials for 30 panelized homes from Goshen to Guyana, where crews will assemble the homes for families as part of a larger housing plan.

South Bend Cubs

Notre Dame-Indiana game, Halloween event and holiday lights coming to Four Winds Field

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 1:10 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The home of the South Bend Cubs will host a Notre Dame-Indiana baseball game, Cops and Goblins and a new holiday lights display.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child: Adilynn

Wednesday’s Child: Artsy Adilynn

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By Tricia Sloma
Adilynn enjoys drawing, arts and crafts and hopes to find a family.

Halloween

One of Michiana's most popular Halloween events made its return to Four Winds Field on Tuesday...

Free tickets for South Bend Police Department’s Cops and Goblins event available Oct. 13

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Tickets will be available during morning and evening drive-through distribution windows.

Events

Beach Glass BrewFest

Beach Glass BrewFest brings craft drinks, food and live music to downtown New Buffalo Saturday

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The festival on Whittaker Street will feature regional breweries, wineries and three live music acts.

Events

Interactive “Stars, Stripes & Secrets” mystery runs Oct. 9 and 16 at Copshaholm, tasking...

Mystery at the Mansion returns with Bicentennial Ball, stolen Bill of Rights

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Interactive “Stars, Stripes & Secrets” mystery runs Oct. 9 and 16 at Copshaholm, tasking audiences with finding who stole the Bill of Rights.

Community

The Michiana nonprofit hosted its annual Cardinal Luncheon Tuesday at Warsaw Community Church...

Cardinal Services holds annual fundraising luncheon in Warsaw

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
The Michiana nonprofit hosted its annual Cardinal Luncheon Tuesday at Warsaw Community Church with WNDU's Tricia Sloma as emcee.

Events

INDOT Northeast to hold winter seasonal hiring events

INDOT to host hiring events Tuesday for winter seasonal workers

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By WNDU Staff
Seasonal positions pay $21-$25 per hour and run November through late March, according to INDOT officials.
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