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Grammy Award winner Amy Grant received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from the University of Notre Dame during its 178th University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21. The University recognized Grant as a powerful force for good, who works tirelessly to support many philanthropic causes including St. Jude Children’s...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - This Saturday, Nick Gaul from Heartland Small Animal Rescue joined 16 News Now with Hunk, a dog looking for a new home!. If you are interested in adopting Hunk or any other animal from Heartland Small Animal Rescue, you can call them at 574-400-5633.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Ear infections are some of the most common problems that pets experience. This painful condition is more than just a noisy nuisance when you hear your pet’s collar making noise. Your pet’s scratching and head shaking could keep you up at night, but our...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- You bring the cars and Studebaker National Museum will bring the coffee!. The museum's Cars and Coffee event returns this morning from 8am-10am outside in the main parking lot. You can check out some cool collector cars, all while enjoying some hot coffee and donuts from...

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - Live music returned to Mishawaka’s Central Park Thursday evening. It was a packed house for the first Thursday concert of the season. People of all ages, and some furry friends, gathered for two hours of free live music performed by the band Zero. It’s a...

A major grocer recently opened another new store location in Indiana. Read on to learn more. On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the popular grocery store chain Meijer celebrated the grand opening of its newest Indiana store location in Elkhart, according to a store opening announcement on the company's website.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Terry & the Heartbeats took the stage at this week’s rendition of Fridays by the Fountain. The summer-long concert series takes place every Friday until the end of August at Jon R. Hunt Plaza, which is located right in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center in downtown South Bend.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Downtown South Bend Outdoor Film Series returns this Saturday, June 10 with a free viewing of “Matilda.”. Guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the Gridiron for the showing. Pre-movie activities begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 9:30...

MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- A brand new 15,000-square-foot building in Mishawaka is home to a brand new indoor rock climbing facility!. Apex Climbing Gym officially opens its doors today at noon. The facility offers 7,000 square feet of rock walls to climb, from easy climbs to some more challenging ones. There...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The Potawatomi Zoo will be hosting their second free-admission Children’s Day on June 14. From 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., admission to the Zoo will be free for children ages 14 and under. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Cathedral of Saint James is gearing up for the 29th annual “Shortcakes on the Blacktop Strawberry Festival” on Thursday. It will feature items like homemade shortcakes, ice cream with whipped toppings, and of course… fresh strawberries! Gluten-free shortcakes are also available.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - South Bend Venues Parks and Arts invites you to Stop, Pop, and Roll into the summer season with a week of fun activities in the park. Admission to the events is free. BOOMER will be present with popsicles, music, and more on the following dates:. Monday,...

BUCHANAN, Mich. (WNDU) - Friday was opening night at the Tin Shop Theatre in Buchanan for a performance in honor of Pride Month. The play is called “The Normal Heart” and puts into perspective the times of living in the AIDS crisis in America. The play is about...

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BUCHANAN, Mich. (WNDU) - One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That’s the case this weekend in Buchanan!. This weekend, from June 9 through June 11, Buchanan is hosting its annual, city-wide garage sale. With over 80 registered sales, Buchanan City Hall is excited to showcase the...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Tuesday marked the first day of Spark in the Park at Potawatomi Park in South Bend. The free program is held each Tuesday through June and July and teaches kids about a variety of different topics in an interactive way. This week, kids started learning about...

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - A new rock-climbing gym will open in Mishawaka, on Friday, June 9th. Apex Climbing Gym is a 15,000-square foot facility, equipped with 70 different climbing routes that owners say will continuously change. That means there will always be new walls and routes to climb!. The gym...

Detectives in Michigan are still working to identify the body of a woman who washed ashore from Lake Michigan more than 35 years ago. What’s the difference between a Silver Alert and an Amber Alert?. Updated: 48 minutes ago. What’s the difference between a Silver Alert and an Amber...

This rendering shows how the new visitors center would look at Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Elkhart’s Wellfield Botanic Gardens likely will look very different in a couple of years. The nonprofit, which leases space from the city’s north Main Street wellfields, this week won a favorable recommendation for the project...

Nature in the Arts is a series of events aimed at connecting visitors to nature through a variety of activities hosted at Shirley Heinze Land Trust nature preserves across northwestern Indiana. Visitors will be able to explore each preserve, learn about unique and rare ecosystems, and get inspired to create their own piece of art to take home, the news release said.