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Xavier Watts looks to learn from last year’s success
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re less than 10 days away from Notre Dame’s season opener against Texas A&M, and fifth-year safety Xavier Watts is back with the Irish after an unbelievable season last year. In 2023, Watts led the nation with seven interceptions, averaging one pick every...
ESPN FPI Projections for Notre Dame’s Full Schedule
A full breakdown of Notre Dame’s schedule combining ESPN’s Football Power Index, Tim Prister’s First-Rate series, and Tim O’Malley’s analysis from Irish Illustrated. ESPN's Football Power Index projects Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish with the seventh-best odds nationally to claim college football's championship at season's end; but best among all FBS teams to finish the 2024 campaign unscathed.
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
‘Kate the Chemist’ joins the University of Notre Dame as new professor for the public understanding of science
The University of Notre Dame's College of Science has announced the creation of a new, strategic faculty position: professor for the public understanding of science. This role is designed to enhance the college’s visibility both nationally and internationally. Renowned chemist and science communicator Kate Biberdorf, popularly known as “Kate the Chemist,” will be the first to hold this prestigious position, starting Sept. 1, 2024.
Flyin Lion 5k - St. Pius X Catholic Church
The Flyin Lion is an annual race that kicks off the parish’s Saint Pius X weekend celebrations. The race benefits the Saint Pius X Youth and Young Adult Ministry Programs. The funds help support teens and young adults participating in World Youth Day and summer camps and conferences. For more information, click the link.
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
Make-A-Wish Sending Wawasee Middle School Student To Hawaii
SYRACUSE - Ever since she was a little girl, Anna Lopez, a 12-year-old Wawasee Middle School student, has dreamt of going to Hawaii. Thanks to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, and Service Experts, she’s heading there on Sept. 1, which just also happens to be her birthday. Thursday afternoon,...
A snapshot of Elkhart's economy with a national backdrop
ELKHART, Ind.--- The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce hosted its Economic Update event Wednesday at the Lerner Theater Crystal Ballroom. The event gave attendees a snapshot of the economy both nationally and locally. "We hear the headline, 'as Elkhart, Indiana goes, so goes the country,'" said Danny Reynolds, owner of...
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