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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 10m

Opponents of President Trump’s administration are set to rally across the country on Saturday, including right here in Michiana.

MORE INFO >> https://www.wndu.com/2025/10/16/several-no-kings-rallies-be-held-michiana-saturday/

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 40m

The player realized they won on the way to church the morning after the drawing.

Number mistake led Powerball player to win half of $1.8B jackpot

A lucky Powerball winner in Texas has claimed the second half of a nearly $1.8 billion jackpot.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 1h

No charges are being filed after a perceived threat led to the cancellation of last Friday’s varsity football game between Benton Harbor and Berrien Springs.

No charges sought after Berrien Springs-Benton Harbor football game canceled by reported threat

The Oct. 10 varsity game at Berrien Springs High School was canceled after police received information about a “non-specific threat.”

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 1h

Diane Keaton’s family reveals her cause of death

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2025/10/16/diane-keatons-family-reveals-her-cause-death-reports-say/

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 1h

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will last?

To cast your vote, head to WNDU.com or scan the QR code below.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 2h

Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

READ MORE >> https://www.wndu.com/2025/10/16/smucker-sues-trader-joes-saying-its-new-pbj-sandwiches-are-too-similar-uncrustables/

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 2h

An 82-year-old man is dead after police say he was hit by an Amtrak train last night in Berrien County.

82-year-old man hit, killed by train in Berrien County

It happened Wednesday night at the St. Joseph Avenue and CSX railroad crossing in Lincoln Township.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 4h

Elkhart Community Schools will have two more State of the District meetings tonight and next week. https://www.wndu.com/2025/10/16/elkhart-school-district-discusses-budget-cuts-senate-enrolled-act-1-meeting/

Elkhart school district discusses budget cuts from Senate Enrolled Act 1 at meeting

Superintendent Larry Huff shared his plan to mitigate the expected negative impacts of the budget cuts followed by the Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 1.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 6h

The Irish have only allowed a total of 27 points in the last three weeks, including second half shutouts in all three of those games.

Notre Dame’s defense shows improvement over last 3 games

It’s a huge week for Notre Dame, as the Irish welcome in USC for a top 25 showdown in their historic rivalry.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 7h

Acting as a central hub, Lippert will use this warehouse to supply automotive and boating parts to distribution centers across the country

Lippert hosts ribbon cutting to celebrate opening of new distribution center in South Bend

Lippert executives say this $47 million facility will become the company’s flagship warehouse.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 7h

Reichard, 21, is accused of violently shaking and injuring her 14-day-old baby.

14-day-old baby suffers broken bones, skull fractures in ‘severe’ abuse; mother arrested

Authorities say a mother is under arrest after her newborn child was hospitalized with significant injuries.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 8h

Andrew Berlin has devoted himself to a number of city development projects, and he says he is equally committed to philanthropic efforts.

South Bend Cubs owner honored as 2025 recipient of Distinguished Citizen Award

Each year, the South Bend Rotary Club awards a non-rotarian who embodies the club’s motto of “Service Above Self.”

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 8h

In a court filing, the administration said it planned to fire more than 4,100 employees across eight agencies.

Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated.”

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 9h

Attendees were able to hear stories of those who were present at the historic moment as it unfolded.

MLK Dream Center hosts event to reflect on the Million Man March of 1995

The event marked 30 years since South Bend men traveled to the nation’s capital to inspire unity.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 10h

Banks said he is remaining hopeful despite currently being down to just about 20 flowers left in his yard.

Judge rules against man’s sunflower garden memorial after complaints from neighbors

A judge in Missouri has ruled against a homeowner‘s sunflower garden after receiving neighbor complaints.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 11h

The odds of her winning, according to lottery officials, were 1 in 6.2 million.

‘I thought it was a dream’: Woman wins epic jackpot in digital lottery game

A North Carolina woman hit a major jackpot while playing her favorite lottery game.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 12h

Both deputies received medical treatment at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Woman accused of biting 2 deputies, breaking deputy’s nose with his own baton during arrest

A woman in Kentucky is facing charges after allegedly biting two sheriff’s deputies and breaking one deputy’s nose with his own baton on Monday night.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 13h

We spoke with several residents and council members outside the conference center, who simply came to learn more.

‘Indiana Call to Action’ hosts information session for data centers in Mishawaka

The information session was led by secretary of energy and natural resources for the state, Suzanne Jaworowski on Wednesday night.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 13h

At this warehouse, humans will work alongside robots.

A look inside Amazon’s new robotic fulfillment center in Elkhart County

This warehouse is unique because it incorporates the latest robot technology that people will work alongside.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 14h

This week, the South Carolina Department of Public Health reported five new measles cases have been confirmed.

More than 100 students quarantined amid measles outbreak at South Carolina schools

Health officials in South Carolina are reporting new measles cases amid an ongoing outbreak.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 14h

There’s a new restaurant in Mishawaka holding a grand opening on Thursday.

New wrestling-themed board game café to open in Mishawaka

Victory Roll Board Game Café is a one-of-a-kind place where board games and wrestling meet.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 15h

Police say a car flipped in the crash.

Car rolls over after three cars crash on Cleveland and Grape Road

One person has been transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 15h

As of Wednesday afternoon, 35 of the 37 cats in the van were accounted for.

Cats missing after animal rescue group involved in interstate crash that killed 8 people

An animal rescue van transporting cats from Atlanta to Vermont was one of the vehicles involved in a deadly crash on Interstate 85 in Jackson County, they said.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 16h

The coronary calcium scan uses X-rays to detect and measure calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart.

What’s Your Score? Knowing your coronary calcium scan could save your life

More than 60 million women in the U.S. have some form of heart disease, and many of them don’t even know it.

wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 16h

We’re at the midpoint of October, and that means that college basketball is just a little over two weeks away.

Notre Dame women’s basketball team features a lot of new faces

The focus for the squad is on improving team chemistry in these early season practices.