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Niles High School students look to the future with Career Day event
NILES, Mich. (WNDU) — Niles High School students had a chance to talk to college and career professionals on Thursday. It was an opportunity for them to explore career and academic opportunities. The event featured close to 30 different colleges and businesses, including banks, agriculture, fire departments, military organizations, and construction companies.
Public input on the proposal to restart the Palisades Nuclear Plant
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - Some Michiganders are raising concerns over the proposal to re-start the Palisades Nuclear Plant. Holtec International plans to build the country's first small modular reactors at the site in Covert Township that closed in 2022. The Department of Energy has even agreed to a conditional $1.5...
More wet weather arriving later tonight, but sunnier skies after
We're not out of the woods quite yet with rainy weather, but more so in a break during the daytime today. Expect highs to feel seasonable today in the low to mid 60s as a cooldown begins now through Saturday. The wet weather returns this evening in the form of showers, although a non-severe thunderstorm or two is possible. Lows fall into the low 40s tonight, but we're back into the upper 50s on Friday. Rain wraps up early Friday morning before the morning commute, but a few lingering showers are possible in eastern Michiana. Expect weather to take a quieter and sunnier turn this weekend just in time for the Notre Dame Blue-Gold game. Breezy conditions and cooler highs in the low 50s on Saturday will warrant a light jacket for any outdoor plans, but sunshine is persistent. Expect a similar weather profile on Sunday as well.
Michiana teen paralyzed in 2021 crash continues road to recovery
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A Michiana teenager continues on the road to recovery a little more than three years since she was in an auto accident that left her paralyzed. The accident happened in St. Joseph County in February of 2021. Giuliana Mendez was 13 at the time of...
Closed 3 weeks for part failure, drawbridge with Lake Michigan boat access reopens
ST. JOSEPH, MI — A drawbridge locked in the down position since late March is now fully operational once again, thus allowing recreational boat traffic access to Lake Michigan. The Bicentennial Bridge over the St. Joseph River — which connects the cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor —...
Blossomtime royal court takes shape over two festive evenings
BENTON HARBOR — Mr. Bridgman Ethan Williams became a member of the 2024 Blossomtime Royal Court on Sunday, April 14, crowned First Runner-up to Mr. Blossomtime Harry Kalin of St. Joseph during the Mr. Blossomtime Competition. Also in the Mr. Blossomtime Court are Second Runner-up TJ Van Horn and...
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