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Family behind Big Balloon Build involved in serious crash on Toll Road
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re learning that a serious crash on the Indiana Toll Road on Monday night that left five people injured included the family that’s behind a one-of-a-kind event happening this weekend in Elkhart County. WNDU 16 News Now spoke with Stuart Davies, director of...
Judge sets trial date for suspended South Bend Police officer accused of child seduction
SOUTH BEND — At a recent hearing, Superior Court Judge Stephanie Steele set a trial date for Rico Butler, a South Bend Police officer currently on unpaid leave who was charged with two counts of child seduction on March 2. The trial will begin at noon Aug. 5. Butler...
Drug Take Back events taking place Saturday
If you have unwanted or old medications you have the chance to get ride of them on Saturday. Drug Take Back events are happening all across our area. Locations includes the St. Joseph County Jail, Notre Dame Police Department and at multiple fire stations. Plus Beacon locations across our area...
Protesters ask Notre Dame to divest from Israel
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT 22) — The anti-Israel and Pro-Palestinian protests sweeping college campuses have arrived at Notre Dame. Campus police swept through Thursday night and removed tents that were put up in the South Quad. Protesters say they are asking the University to divest from Israel. Some students...
Here's what happened at student protests this week over Gaza conflict
Students demonstrating on college campuses recently have various demands, including a ceasefire in Gaza; severing financial ties with Israel; and additional accountability from university officials. On Thursday morning, a rally organized by Jewish Voice for Peace — Indiana and Middle Eastern Student Association of IUPUI blocked traffic outside the Governor's Mansion in Indianapolis, leading to 14 arrests. ...
Mishawaka intersection closed for next few months for improvements
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The City of Mishawaka announced Thursday morning that the intersection of S. Wells Street and Seventh Street will be closed starting today for utility and right-of-way improvements. "This will be Phase 1 of several subsequent phases of construction thru 2024," said Mishawaka's Permit Coordinator, Andrew Miner. "Weather...
‘Keep smiling’: Elkhart woman celebrates 104th birthday
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Thursday was cause for celebration at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as resident Cecil Butler celebrated her 104th birthday!. Butler spent the day surrounded by loved ones, cake, and presents. She was even honored with the official “Heart of Elkhart” pin courtesy of the Elkhart Mayor’s Office.
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New Carlisle reacts to announcement of Amazon data center
Governor Eric Holcomb made a major announcement on Thursday with a massive $11 billion investment. Making the Amazon Data Control Center coming to St. Joseph County the biggest Investment in Indiana's History. The Amazon Data Control Center coming to St. Joseph County will bring with it - 1,000 long term...
Michiana Crime Stoppers shredding event
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. --Are you still holding onto documents that you just throw in the trash, because you don't have a shredder?. Well, this weekend the South Bend Police Department can take care of those documents for you, at their Spring Shredding Event, which also benefits public safety. This...
Epic Dance Studios offers dance classes for all ages
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - If you haven’t heard of Epic Dance Studios, it’s an award-winning dance studio based in Elkhart. Epic Dance Studios has a busy summer that viewers can get involved with, including summer camps for kids and classes for adults. The dance studio is also gearing up for a show next week that aims to send a powerful message regarding social media use.
New York City firefighters train at South Bend’s River Rescue School
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The New York City Fire Department has arrived in South Bend, where they’re training right here in the city. The FDNY is working side-by-side with South Bend Fire’s River Rescue School to prepare for water-related emergencies. The team actually visits annually to train in South Bend.
God Only Knows
“God only knows what I’d be without you” - The Beach Boys. The first time I stepped foot on Saint Mary’s Campus I was 10 years old, anxiously preparing to embark on my first sleep away camp. A lot of my friends were already well versed in the world of venturing off to some YMCA campground in the middle of nowhere and spending the week rope swinging into rivers, playing capture the flag and swapping friendship bracelets with strangers, but I was not ready for that just yet. Instead, I opted to go to Saint Mary’s Fine Arts camp where I slept in a college dorm as opposed to a cabin with bunk beds.
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