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Notre Dame Graduate Arike Ogunbowale Sets Record at WNBA All-Star Game
PHOENIX, AZ.–Notre Dame graduate Arike Ogunbowale set the record for most points in a WNBA All-Star game with 34 points. She helped propel Team WNBA past Team USA 117-109 Saturday night. Ogunbowale, who plays professionally for the Dallas Wings, also had six assists and three rebounds while knocking down...
Elkhart native qualifies for 2024 World Triathlon Championships
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Here in Indiana, we have a remarkable story about Ella Cunningham from Elkhart. After graduating from Indiana University, where she was on the women’s rowing team, Ella took up a completely new sport and went on to qualify as a world-class athlete. And that sport...
Firefighters’ Blues Festival celebrates 25 years with all-day blues tunes
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The 25th Firefighters’ Blues Festival kicked off Saturday afternoon at Kamm Island Park, featuring lots of blues tunes and the community coming together. The crowds spread across the lawn as the bands played all day, singing, dancing and having a good time. With the...
'Hometown Days' festival happening July 26-28 in New Carlisle
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. -- The summer festival tradition in New Carlisle, 'Hometown Days' is taking place from July 26 to 28 at New Carlisle Memorial Park. The events take place all three days throughout the course of the festival and organizers are hoping to provide family-friendly fun throughout the weekend.
Harley-Davidson of Michigan City celebrates 25th anniversary
It was an all-day celebration at Harley-Davidson of Michigan City on Saturday, July 20. The shop invited the entire community for a day of fun in honor of the shop celebrating 25 years of business. Jeff Haggerty, general manager at Harley-Davidson of Michigan City, shares what an important milestone this...
24th annual Kids Triathlon held at Riley High School
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Riley High School was the epicenter of youth athleticism on Saturday morning for the 24th annual Kids Triathlon. Hundreds of kids came out for the competition, which was hosted by the South Bend Venues Parks & Arts. Children ages 5 to 14 swam, biked, and...
City of South Bend hosting 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on July 30
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend has announced that it is hosting the next 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on Tuesday, July 30. The event, held quarterly, is taking place at the Howard Park Event Center at 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. in South Bend from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Humane Society of St. Joseph County seeking donations after washing machines break
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — The Humane Society of St Joseph County needs your help to fill an urgent need. The Mishawaka location is right now operating without a washer to clean linens. You can help by donating towels and blankets or donating money to help repair the...
Strong finish gives Christner first-round lead in 100th Men’s Metro golf tourney
SOUTH BEND — Mishawaka’s Austin Christner birdied two of his last three holes at Elbel Park Golf Course to grab a two-stroke lead after Saturday’s opening round of the 100th Greater South Bend Men’s Metro Golf Tournament. The 28-year-old Christner, who graduated from Fairfield High School and played collegiate tennis at Indiana Wesleyan, birdied the 382-yard, par-4 16th hole and the 435-yard, par-4 18th hole and finished with four birdies against two bogeys in his walk around the par-72, 6,890-yard...
Classic cars take over Eddy Street Commons at ‘Coffee and Cars’ event
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Classic cars took over Eddy Street Commons on Saturday at the annual “Coffee and Cars” event. Over 120 cars and trucks were on display along Eddy Street to show how motor vehicles have developed over the ages. Prizes were given out for “Best...
Annual 'Stuff-A-Bus' fundraiser takes place in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The annual 'Stuff-A-Bus' fundraiser returned to Michiana today. The radio station '103.9 The Bear' partnered with Martin's Super Markets to support the Center for the Homeless in South Bend. Participants, through their donations, stuffed a bus with non-perishable food. For those unable to attend, you can...
History comes to life in ‘The Mystery of Amelia Earhart’
MUNSTER, Ind. (July 20, 2024) – Using a variety of props, costumes, and historical photos, Leslie Goddard tells the story of Amelia Earhart in first person, giving history a personality and giving mystery a personal connection. The show opens with Goddard portraying Earhart’s last flight and conveying her last...
Fatal crash in La Porte County leaves one dead
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- On July 19 at 11:54 a.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on CR 300 North, west of Johnson Road. The on-scene investigation determined that a 2010 Ford Explorer was heading west on CR 300 North when it traveled to the left and crossed the eastbound lane.
Counting Down The Irish — No. 10 DE-RJ Oben
Sam Hartman got the headlines, but Javontae Jean-Baptiste stole the show. That, in a nutshell, was Notre Dame's purported vs. real world transfer portal story from the 2023 cycle. For the forthcoming 2024 campaign, Irish fans and coaches alike hope there's more of a 1A/1B finish in terms of the team's top portal additions—both of whom came west from Durham, North Carolina when former Duke Blue Devils Riley Leonard and RJ Oben hit South Bend this winter.
Veterans receive free essentials at giveaway event in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Veterans in our area are well stocked on essentials thanks to a giveaway event in Mishawaka. The annual Military Veteran Stand Down at Mishawaka's Jackie Walorski VA Clinic was open to all veterans, service members and their families. Over 60 vendors participated in Friday's event...
Highlights from Notre Dame’s Two-Day Trip to ESPN Studios
On Thursday and Friday, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and players like Riley Leonard and Jordan Clark appeared on several ESPN programs, including SportsCenter, Get Up and First Take. Freeman and the players unveiled the team's new home uniforms, discussed what it'll be like playing in Notre Dame Stadium and...
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