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IU of South Bend gets set for commencement
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - Nearly 900 graduates at IU South Bend will walk the stage and turn their tassels this evening. Graduates from 32 Indiana counties, 15 states and 23 countries will receive their degrees tonight as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. In the 2024...
Pro-Palestinian protesters march on Eddy Street days after arrests
Approximately 150 protesters convened at the intersection of East Angela Blvd. and Notre Dame Ave. Sunday afternoon, urging the University to divest from military contractors and advocate more forcefully for a ceasefire in Gaza. The march came three days after 17 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at an on-campus demonstration. The...
City seeks new downtown outdoor drinking area with smaller footprint and fewer hours
MISHAWAKA — The city is making its second attempt at establishing a downtown outdoor refreshment district where people can carry drinks from designated vendors in a defined area. Called a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), state law now allows cities and towns in Indiana to set up an area where licensed businesses could...
Class 4A No. 4 Penn tops No. 7 SB Saint Joseph to control the Nothern Indiana Conference
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — No. 4 Penn softball (17-7, 8-0 NIC) beat No. 7 SB Saint Joe (17-4, 6-2), 8-2, to sit in the driver's seat for the Northern Indiana Conference crown. The Kingsmen struck first in the first inning on an RBI double by Indiana State commit Abby Widmar.
What's Cooking: Community meals this week
• Fundraiser Fish Fry, 5 to 7 p.m. May 7, Michiana Walleye Association, 13040 Day Road, Mishawaka. Fried pollock or salmon, coleslaw, baked beans, roll/butter. Cost: $13. Meals served while supplies last. Drive-thru and carryout only. • Thursday Burger Night, 4 to 8 p.m. May 9, Galien American Legion Post...
2nd Chance Pet: Amy Denise
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - This week’s 2nd Chance Pet is a sweet girl who loves to give cuddles and kisses!. Sarah Stanton from the Humane Society of St. Joseph County joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to introduce us to a 1-year-old dog named Amy Denise!
The Music Village 'Block Party'24' at Howard Park
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The public is invited to The Music Village Block Party 2024, at Howard Park on Saturday May 11. Described as a musical extravaganza, the second annual free event will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Organizers say the day will be filled with "great local...
Mishawaka native Anna Rohrer, at 23 weeks pregnant, wins 2nd straight Indy Mini-Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS (WNDU) - Mishawaka native Annan Rohrer successfully defended her title in the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, but this time around she was 23 weeks pregnant!. Rohrer, a Mishawaka High School and University of Notre Dame graduate, was the women’s champion after finishing the race with a time...
Treat Your Mother To The South Bend Chocolate Factory
Mother's Day is this weekend, and the South Bend Chocolate company has a way to make sure this holiday is sweet for all of the mothers. Kristina joins us this morning to tell us more. For more information, You can give them a call at 574-287-0725 or visit their website at sbchocolate.com. You can get one pound of mother's day goodies for $32.99.
'Why show them all of our cards?' Saint Joseph doesn't pitch Zache against Penn; Kingsmen win
MISHAWAKA — Earl Keith knew what he was going to do with his star softball pitcher as early as December. Fool Keith once, shame on you. Fool Keith twice — well, he wasn’t going to let that happen. Or at least do everything he can to prevent it.
Procrastinators, Election Day is here: Guide to how and where to vote in Indiana election
It's officially Election Day, which means it's time to make a voting plan for the primary election if you haven't already. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. local time. Here's a primer of what you need to know in order to vote if you live in St. Joseph County.
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