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Potawatomi Conservatory holds plant sale amid greenhouse's uncertain future
The Potawatomi Conservatory holding what could be one of their final plant sales. Those at the conservatory say that the future, of the last remaining original greenhouse in South Bend is unclear right now as the city's River Park Neighborhood plan as it is currently proposed would remove the greenhouse that has been in the park since the 1920’s.
Pet Vet: Heartworm in Dogs and Cats
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - This past week brought balmy, warm weather… and that means it’s prime season for the dreaded mosquito. It also means that our pets need to be protected from a deadly disease called heartworm. Our Pet Vet Dr. David Visser joined us on WNDU...
Smoke shop robbery suspect appears in court
GOSHEN — An Elkhart woman has been arrested on a warrant charging her with robbing a tobacco shop and leaving a clerk with a bloody nose last year. Lorain Childs, 29, was recently arrested on a warrant issued in September charging her with robbery resulting in injury as a Level 3 felony. Her charges also include battery as a Level 6 felony.
Did a Notre Dame football coach invent Mother's Day? One local man says Frank Hering did.
Jack McDonald starts one story about Notre Dame and it will take the fork in the road to another story. It is part of his charm. Jack is a long-time supporter, friend and tour guide of the campus. This particular Notre Dame story has a number of forks in the...
A Hit for Cash: Man faces up to 85 years in 2021 McClellan Street killing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Friday, an Allen Superior Court jury found a South Bend man guilty of murder in the shooting death of Tremaine Barnett in November 2021. Robert Dashon James, 36, now faces up to 85 years in prison when he’s sentenced. The jury was sent...
Elementary students get glimpse of ag industry at LaVille Ag Day
LAKEVILLE, Ind. (WNDU) - Young students got a chance to learn about the agriculture industry thanks to LaVille Jr./Sr. High School!. The school hosted its annual Ag Day event on Friday. It was organized by Future Farmers of America, in partnership with Newton Farms and Maenhout. It’s a chance for...
Unsung Heroes: South Bend Police Officer Jeffrey Vance
WSBT 22 is giving a salute to our unsung heroes. Tonight, we honor South Bend Police Officer Jeffrey Vance. Last month, Vance helped a woman who lost nearly everything in a fire by preparing her a bag of clothing, hygiene products and food from the department’s pantry. Thank you...
STAY Indiana sparks teens' interest in aviation through mentorship program
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — STAY Indiana is a Michiana-based non-profit that teaches younger generations about aviation. The non-profit is made up of professional pilots and mechanic mentors who teach teens how to build an airplane and then how to fly it. Their goal is to expose teenagers to the...
City plans in-house road project
ELKHART — A city roadway improvement project starting early Monday morning will use a nonstop construction schedule in hopes of limiting inconvenience to motorists. The improvement project on Johnson Street between Bristol Street and Beardsley Avenue will be done entirely in-house by the Elkhart Public Works & Utilities Department. The in-house project will save the city about $17 million.
St. Adalbert Church celebrates Cinco De Mayo, announces fundraising goal has been met
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- To kick off their annual Cinco De Mayo celebration on Saturday, St. Adalbert Church announced that through several grant foundations, they've fully fundraised the first level of a multi-tiered restoration project. After publicly starting their fundraising efforts in late 2023, the church has already raised more...
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