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wndu.com > 03/14/2026 > south-bend-family-enters-contest-5-year-old-son-with-spina-bifida-hopes-win-an-adaptive-bike

South Bend boy with spina bifida hopes community vote wins him adaptive bike

3+ hour, 39+ min ago  (481+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A South Bend family hopes a community vote can help give their little boy something many kids take for granted, a bike he can ride with confidence. We met with 5-year-old Max Mata Friday and learned…...

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wndu.com > 03/10/2026 > unity-gardens-host-free-growing-summit-south-bend

Unity Gardens to host free Growing Summit in South Bend

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (212+ words) Unity Gardens to host free Growing Summit in South Bend'WNDU SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Unity Gardens is hosting its annual Growing Summit on Saturday at the St. Joseph County Public Library's Community Learning Center (304 S. Main Street, South Bend). The free…...

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wndu.com > 02/14/2026 > south-bend-lyric-opera-marks-10-year-milestone-with-celebration

South Bend Lyric Opera marks 10-year milestone with celebration

1+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (108+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend Lyric Opera is marking a major milestone. It celebrated 10 years on stage! Friday night, the community packed the Palais Royale to celebrate a decade of music and performances. Our Caroline Klapp served as…...

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wndu.com > 02/05/2026 > south-bend-chamber-celebrates-local-business-leaders-annual-luncheon

South Bend Chamber celebrates local business leaders at annual luncheon

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (153+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized local leaders and businesses in St. Joseph County on Thursday during its annual Salute to Business luncheon. The event, held in partnership with 1st Source Bank, took place at…...

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wndu.com > 02/04/2026 > south-bend-medical-foundation-uses-a-i-predict-colorectal-cancer

South Bend Medical Foundation uses A-I to predict colorectal cancer

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (377+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The abilities of A-I technologies are increasing exponentially in a wide range of fields. The South Bend Medical Foundation plans to use A-I to predict colorectal cancer years earlier than possible before. You've probably tried your…...

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wndu.com > 02/04/2026 > senator-linda-rogers-decides-pull-bill-replace-elected-south-bend-school-board-with-appointed-members

Bill to replace South Bend school board will not be revived this year

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (205+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A state senate bill that would have removed the elected South Bend school board and replaced it with a board whose members would have been selected by appointed Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner is dead....

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wndu.com > 01/29/2026 > city-south-bend-finalist-international-competition

South Bend proposes AI integration for 311 call center in international competition

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (238+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - South Bend is one of 50 cities from 33 countries selected as finalists in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, an international competition that challenges municipalities to develop creative ideas for their services. More than 600 cities worldwide, from Boston…...

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wndu.com > 01/28/2026 > south-bend-human-rights-commission-hosts-workshop-spot-avoid-housing-scams

South Bend Human Rights Commission hosts workshop to spot and avoid housing scams

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (106+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend Human Rights Commission wants to help you avoid housing scams! Wednesday, they hosted a free workshop for community members at the St. Joseph County Public Library. Those in attendance learned how to spot…...

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wndu.com > 01/28/2026 > south-bend-mayor-discusses-snow-removal-costs-violence-spike-restaurant-week

South Bend mayor discusses snow removal costs, violence spike and restaurant week

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (299+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - South Bend Mayor James Mueller addressed snow removal costs, a recent spike in violent crime and the importance of supporting local restaurants during an interview on Wednesday morning with WNDU 16 Morning News Now. With over 70 inches…...

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wndu.com > 01/27/2026 > south-bend-fund-new-childcare-facility-within-downtown-ymca

South Bend to fund a new childcare facility within the downtown YMCA

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (93+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It can be a colossal inconvenience. Licensed childcare facilities are in short supply in downtown South Bend. That forces working parents to make a road trip each day to a childcare facility. The city of South…...