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Closings and Delays

Community

The new equipment comes at no cost to the humane society.

Humane Society of St. Joseph County receives new laundry equipment donation

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WNDU.com
Local businesses donated washing machines after equipment failure left the shelter struggling.

Community

S-B-N says, the bears offer companionship and smiles when a child is going through a difficult...

2,600 teddy bears to be delivered to children at 5 Michiana hospitals

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WNDU.com
The annual "Bears in the Air" program provides comfort to children during medical treatment.

Indiana

Indiana governor proclaims Dec. 15 as Boys & Girls Clubs Day to recognize youth development impact

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WNDU.com
The governor highlighted the organization's role in serving 180,000 Hoosier children.

Community

Pinhook Park in South Bend hosts annual candlelight remembrance for lost loved ones

Pinhook Park in South Bend hosts annual candlelight remembrance for lost loved ones

Updated: Dec. 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
Dozens gathered at Pinhook Park to honor those who have passed away.

Community

Wreaths Across America honors veterans in Mishawaka

Wreaths Across America honors veterans in Mishawaka

Updated: Dec. 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
The community gathered to remember fallen heroes.

Holidays

Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum hosts annual holiday toy drive for local children

Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum hosts annual holiday toy drive for local children

Updated: Dec. 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
All gifts will be donated to Toys for Tots.

Holidays

South Bend Symphony Orchestra

South Bend Symphony Orchestra performs ‘Home for the Holidays’ concert

Updated: Dec. 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
Attendees heard holiday music favorites including “Silent Night” and “White Christmas” during the performance.

Community

Guzman is in her new home just in time for the Christmas season.

New Habitat for Humanity homeowner receives keys to Mishawaka home

Updated: Dec. 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
Isela Guzman celebrated her new home's completion through the Women Build program.

Community

The gift giving season is underway in Mishawaka.

Saint Joseph Health System hosts 22nd annual Senior Holiday Meal drive in South Bend

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
Free holiday meals were distributed to seniors ages 55 and up at the drive-through event.

Community

Special Olympics Indiana prepares for 2026 Polar Plunge

Special Olympics Indiana prepares for 2026 Polar Plunge

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The annual fundraising event supports Special Olympic athletes across the state.

Mishawaka

The event kicked off with 15 youngsters each collecting a $200 gift card to the store

Notre Dame women athletes take Boys and Girls Club kids on holiday shopping spree

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
Youngsters from the Boys and Girls Club went on a shopping spree with their favorite Notre Dame women athletes.

Community

It is a holiday tradition for Miller Poultry which is based in Orland Indiana.

Kroger, Miller Poultry donate nearly 18,000 pounds of chicken to Indiana food bank

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
This annual delivery to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana dates back more than a decade.

Technology

If you are looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for tech lovers in your life, Verizon Tech...

Last-minute Christmas gift ideas for tech lovers

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
If you are looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for tech lovers in your life, Verizon Tech Expert Jeff Kew gives us a look at some popular options.

Holidays

The event was held at the Meijer store on Grape Road.

Mishawaka police officers take over 70 children Christmas shopping

Updated: Dec. 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The annual "Christmas with a Cop" event brings holiday joy to local families.

Business

Get ready for a new experience at Swiss Valley because this season comes with renovations.

Swiss Valley Resort to open Thursday with new upgrades

Updated: Dec. 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM EST
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By Emma Bratt
A popular Michiana spot for winter activities is set to reopen very soon.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child: Jayden’s Journey

Wednesday’s Child: Jayden’s Journey

Updated: Dec. 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
Indiana Kids Belong sent us the story of a very active teen.

Community

Annual holiday market supports small businesses in South Bend

Updated: Dec. 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
The event at Ignition Park provided a platform for local entrepreneurs to connect with the community.

South Bend

Potawatomi Zoo reaches record 400,000 visitors in 2025

Potawatomi Zoo reaches record 400,000 visitors in 2025

Updated: Dec. 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The South Bend zoo broke an attendance milestone with some help from special events.

Elkhart

You can still give back to your community with the Salvation Army before Christmas!

Salvation Army hosts annual ‘Adopt a Family’ event in Elkhart

Updated: Dec. 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The Christmas assistance program helps 400 local families with gifts and household items.

Holidays

Kindle Your Christmas Spirit Festival

Kindle Your Christmas Spirit this Thursday at Berrien Springs’ annual festival

Updated: Dec. 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The annual Kindle Your Christmas Spirit Festival returns to downtown Berrien Springs this Thursday!

Community

Caroline rode out on the stage in a sleigh as Mother Christmas during the Sunday afternoon show!

WNDU’s Caroline Klapp stars in Southold Dance Theater’s ‘Nutcracker’ performance

Updated: Dec. 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM EST
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By WNDU.com and John Beomsoo Kim
Caroline rode out on the stage in a sleigh as Mother Christmas during the Sunday afternoon show!

Community

Image from Toys for Tots in Michiana.

WNDU has another successful Toys for Tots drive in Michiana

Updated: Dec. 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM EST
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By Meredith Shimer
Over the past 30 years, with the support of people across Michiana, our community has helped the Marines collect nearly 549,000 toys for deserving children in Michiana.

Community

Thank you Michiana for supporting Toys for Tots!

Updated: Dec. 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
It was another successful year for WNDU's Toys for Tots collection drive.

Holidays

It aims to help mothers and children in need in our area.

Hannah’s House of Michiana holds fundraiser with ‘Igniting Hope’ theme

Updated: Dec. 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM EST
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By John Beomsoo Kim
The event included a live auction, with proceeds funding Hannah's House of Michiana's mission to help mothers and children in need in the area.

Community

Mayor James Mueller joined the annual holiday fundraising effort to help community members in...

South Bend mayor rings bell for Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign

Updated: Dec. 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM EST
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By George Mallet
Mayor James Mueller joined the annual holiday fundraising effort to help community members in need.

Holidays

Winners will be announced at the festival during the tree lighting.

Berrien Springs hosts pop-up snowman competition

Updated: Dec. 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM EST
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By Lauren Moss
The competition leads up to the village's Kindle Your Christmas Spirit Festival.

Community

For weeks community members have been collecting toys and dropping off cash donations for the...

Marian High School collects toys for annual Toys for Tots drive

Updated: Dec. 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
Community members have been collecting toys and dropping off cash donations for weeks.

South Bend

The band performed at John Adams High School for their debut performance.

Nuner Elementary marching band, color guard breaks the mold

Updated: Dec. 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM EST
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By Amanda Pirkowski
Nuner Elementary School and Fine Arts Academy formed the area's first-ever elementary marching band with a color guard.

Holidays

A file photo of South Bend's Christmas tree on Dec. 2, 2022.

South Bend to celebrate ‘Downtown for the Holidays’ at First Fridays event

Updated: Dec. 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The main event will be the annual tree lighting ceremony.

Community

The event is all about celebrating hope and community.

Center for the Homeless hosts annual Holiday Miracle Luncheon

Updated: Dec. 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The event celebrates hope and community, with the Center for the Homeless inviting a keynote speaker to address attendees each year.

South Bend

Royalty Dillard made the appearance at the police event, demonstrating her recovery from...

8-year-old shooting survivor leads Pledge of Allegiance at South Bend police boxing showcase

Updated: Dec. 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
A young girl who was seriously injured in a shooting made a surprise appearance at the South Bend police boxing showcase.

Elkhart

The event marked the 9th time it took place at the Lerner Theater.

First responders honored at annual Elkhart Honors the Badge event

Updated: Dec. 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
The formal banquet at The Lerner Theatre recognized heroes and their spouses.

Community

In less than 48 hours, people donated about $10,000 for Riles.

Community raises money to help South Bend man buy new truck after photo goes viral

Updated: Dec. 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM EST
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By John Beomsoo Kim
A South Bend man received $10,000 in donations over 48 hours after a photo of his damaged truck sparked a community fundraising effort.

Community

TOGETHER WE CAN 2025:  Hayden Blankenship with Canyon High School. DAY 4, 6 pm.

TOGETHER WE CAN 2025:  Hayden Blankenship with Canyon High School. DAY 4, 6 pm.

Updated: Dec. 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST
TOGETHER WE CAN 2025:  Hayden Blankenship with Canyon High School. DAY 4, 6 pm.

Community

The teddy bears will be donated across multiple hospitals, providing kids with a little...

Bears in the Air returns to South Bend International Airport

Updated: Dec. 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The annual teddy bear donation event begins Friday, with early donations already received.

Holidays

Winterfest returns to Elkhart on Saturday

Updated: Dec. 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
Elkhart will host its annual Winterfest celebration on Saturday with a full day of holiday events downtown!

Wednesday's Child

Grant Me Hope sent us the story of Marcell, a curious and creative boy who is in search of new...

Wednesday’s Child: Marcell on the Move

Updated: Dec. 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
Grant Me Hope sent us the story of Marcell, a curious and creative boy who is in search of new parents. 

Community

Christopher Jaworski

Longtime owner of Jaworski’s Market, former police officer Christopher Jaworski passes away

Updated: Dec. 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
Prior to running his iconic market for nearly three decades, Jaworski worked several years in law enforcement.

Holidays

The lighting marks the unofficial start of the Christmas season in the city of South Bend.

Families gather for Christmas tree lighting at The Inn at Saint Mary’s

Updated: Dec. 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The event marks the unofficial start of the Christmas season in South Bend.

Community

The U-93 Radiothon began this morning at 7 a.m. and wraps up at 6 p.m.

U93 Radiothon raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana

Updated: Dec. 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The annual event seeks monthly donors to support families at Beacon Children's Hospital.

Community

Through the Frazier Kid Foundation, high school students are taken on college tours, many for...

South Bend businessman invests in youth through Frazier Kid Foundation

Updated: Dec. 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM EST
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By Davante Wade
Brian Frazier has made it his mission to invest in the youth of our community through college exposure, hands-on media training and more.

Community

John Snyder

Penn Township Fire Dept. mourns passing of longtime leader John Snyder

Updated: Dec. 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST
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By WNDU.com
The department says Assistant Chief John Snyder passed away on Monday.

Community

The Elkhart community is rallying around a former teacher and her three adopted sons after...

Elkhart family receives community support after Black Friday house fire

Updated: Dec. 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM EST
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By Meredith Shimer
The Elkhart community is rallying around a former teacher and her three adopted sons after they lost their home in a fire on Black Friday.

Community

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana

The Season of Giving: How you can help Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana this holiday season

Updated: Dec. 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The organization is hosting several events where you can help support its mission.

Community

Community members came out to craft their own Advent wreaths.

Saint Joseph PACE center hosts Advent wreath crafting event in Mishawaka

Updated: Dec. 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
Community members came out to craft their own Advent wreaths.

Indiana

Several Michiana businesses vying to win ‘Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana’ tournament

Updated: Dec. 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
Just like the name states, this competition gives the public the opportunity to vote for what they think is the coolest thing that’s made in the Hoosier State!

Holidays

The display features 1.8 million lights throughout the gardens.

Wellfield Botanic Gardens opens 9th annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights display

Updated: Nov. 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The display features 1.8 million lights throughout the gardens.

Holidays

Plymouth cancels Lighted holiday Parade, Christmas tree lighting due to expected winter storm

Updated: Nov. 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
Mayor Robert Listenberger said the cancellation was made out of “an abundance of caution.”

South Bend

The American Cornhole Organization is hosting the weekend competition at the Century Center.

Cornhole tournament brings hundreds of players to South Bend

Updated: Nov. 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The American Cornhole Organization is hosting the weekend competition at the Century Center.

Holidays

Aurinko Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’

Aurinko Ballet to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ at The Lerner Theatre

Updated: Nov. 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
A new rendition of the classic ballet we all know and love will be performed by the Aurinko Ballet on Saturday at The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart.

Community

The local radio station brought the community together once again for the beloved holiday...

WUBS Radio in South Bend hosts 31st annual sweet potato pie contest

Updated: Nov. 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The local radio station brought the community together once again for the beloved holiday tradition.

Community

For New Carlisle farm family Brad, Kelley, Caleb and Lucas Bradshaw, this year’s harvest...

New Carlisle farm family gives thanks for teen’s miraculous recovery from bus crash

Updated: Nov. 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM EST
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By Clinton Griffiths
For New Carlisle farm family Brad, Kelley, Caleb and Lucas Bradshaw, this year’s harvest stress comes with a side of gratitude.

South Bend

Image from the 60th Turkey Bowl at Walker Field in South Bend.

South Bend’s Turkey Bowl celebrates 60th anniversary on Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM EST
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By John Bailey
The annual tradition brings generations together for a backyard football championship.

Events

Holiday fun at the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart

Holiday fun at the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart

Updated: Nov. 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM EST
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By WNDU.com
The Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart is inviting you to check out some local art and get crafty this holiday season!
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