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Saint Mary’s breaks ground on new Heritage and Research Center
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Saint Mary’s hosted a groundbreaking for the new Heritage and Research Center. The new Heritage and Research Center, or HARC for short, will highlight the lives and ministries of nine Midwestern Congregations of Women Religious. The research center is a project that Saint Mary’s...
Hey Annie takes the stage at Fridays by the Fountain
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Fridays by the Fountain concert series continued at the Hunt Plaza in the shadow of the Morris Performing Arts Center with music by Hey Annie. The beautiful weather outside, the music, and the opportunity to gather with friends was enough for anyone to head out and have some fun.
Post-Visit Q&A with Notre Dame LB Prospect Cincere Johnson
Notre Dame hosted their annual ‘Grill and Chill’ event this week. Among the top targets for Notre Dame in the 2026 class is Ohio linebacker, Cincere Johnson. Rated as the No. 117 player, No. 10 linebacker, and No. 4 prospect in Ohio per the Composite rankings, Johnson hails from Division-I talent factory and the Buckeye feeder, Glenville High School.
Mike Denbrock is college football's second-best offensive coordinator
As dominant as Notre Dame’s defense is expected to be in 2024, the offense has almost equally high expectations. Much of that has to do with the return of Mike Denbrock as offensive coordinator after seven years of holding the same position at Cincinnati and then LSU. But the pressure he faces might have just gotten greater.
What's happening this weekend in Michiana
Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend. Unity Gardens will be host to the Westside BBQ and Craft Festival on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers invite you to bring the whole family to this event. The...
Unsung Heroes: South Bend Police Officer Anthony Pearson
WSBT 22 is giving a salute to our unsung heroes. Tonight, we honor South Bend Police Officer Anthony Pearson. Pearson recently retired after serving more than 20 years with the department. Much of that time spent in the halls and classrooms as a School Resource Officer. Thank you for your...
Former Housing Authority of South Bend asset manager sentenced in fraud case
SOUTH BEND — The former asset manager for the Housing Authority of South Bend convicted of 10 counts in connection with a multi-year conspiracy to steal money from the public housing provider was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison and ordered to repay more than $3 million in restitution. U.S. District...
New women’s residence hall to be named for Therese Mary Grojean
The family of Thomas F. Grojean Sr., a member of the University of Notre Dame’s class of 1960, has made a significant leadership gift for the construction of Therese Mary Grojean Hall, a women’s residence hall on the south side of campus, that will honor the legacy of their beloved wife and mother.
South Bend Cubs set single-game attendance record at Four Winds Field
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend Cubs set a new single-game attendance record on Thursday night at Four Winds Field. The team says 8,169 fans packed the ballpark to watch the Cubs take on the Peoria Chiefs. South Bend Cubs Team President Joe Hart told us before they...
Counting Down The Irish — No. 4 QB-Riley Leonard
Notre Dame’s third transfer starter behind center over the last four seasons, Leonard looks to lead the Irish to a Playoff berth for the first time since the 2020 campaign. The casual Notre Dame fan knows a handful of truths about new starting quarterback Riley Leonard:. At 6'4" 216...
South Bend Black Expo hosting back-to-school rally for kids
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Chapter Indiana Black Expo (SBCIBE) announced on Friday that its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive-Thru Rally will be happening on Aug. 3 at the Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Adams Street. "SBCIBE will provide free clear and regular backpacks and school supplies...
Studebaker admin building to be rehabilitated with $4 million in private and city funds
SOUTH BEND — The Studebaker Administration Building has sat vacant for 19 years. Its windows are boarded up, the roof is damaged, and there’s lead and asbestos in the building. The city’s redevelopment commission approved an agreement Thursday, July 25 to deal with these concerns and get the building up to basic safety...
Notre Dame football has built in limitations for 5-star recruiting, says pundit
There’s been a lot of digital ink spilled on the subject of Notre Dame football’s struggles landing a top wide receiver recruit this cycle. Many people have offered many theories, including the idea that new wide receiver coach Mike Brown might simply be in over his head. However,...
Breaking: Bus, SUV crash ends with vehicle inside home
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — An apparent hit and run crash ended up heavily damaging a South Bend home Friday morning after one of the vehicles involved crashed into the house. A Transpo bus was rear ended by an SUV about 9:30 Friday morning near Eddy and Sorin streets.
Four-star DE McHale Blade Talks Latest Trip to Notre Dame
A very promising defensive end in the 2026 class discusses his trip to South Bend on Thursday. McHale Blade made the relatively short trip from Chicago to South Bend again this week. The Composite rankings have the 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive end listed in the Top 150. At a position of...
Why the dew point is the best way to represent humidity
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A common misconception in the weather world is "the relative humidity is 90%, it has to be humid!" In fact, the best way to measure humidity is actually the dew point temperature- the temperature that if the air cools to it, the air becomes saturated. The...
Notre Dame hopes to cook up commitment from On300 LB Thomas Davis Jr. following Grill and Chill visit
2026 LB Thomas Davis Jr. returned to Notre Dame on Thursday for its Grill and Chill recruiting event. Davis recapped the trip with Blue & Gold. The post Notre Dame hopes to cook up commitment from On300 LB Thomas Davis Jr. following Grill and Chill visit appeared first on On3.
This week's ABC57 Cub Reporter is Brantley Settle
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- This week's ABC57 Cub Reporter, 9-year-old Brantley Settle, got to sit down with South Bend Cubs outfielder Brett Bateman. Settle spoke with Bateman about his favorite baseball movie, favorite TV show, and when he started playing baseball. If your child is interested in being a Cub...
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