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wndu. com > 05/06/2026 > south-bend-police-chief-scott-ruszkowski-wins-democratic-primary-st-joseph-county-sheriff

South Bend Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski wins Democratic primary for St. Joseph County sheriff

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (151+ words) ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Scott Ruszkowski will be the Democratic nominee in the general election for St. Joseph County sheriff. The current South Bend police chief won with 66% of the vote in Tuesday's Democratic primary, according to unofficial results....

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wndu. com > 05/01/2026 > south-bend-cubs-legacy-offer-free-june-10-tickets-michiana-educators

South Bend Cubs, Legacy to offer free June 10 tickets to Michiana educators

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (171+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend Cubs and Legacy Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical will give Michiana teachers and school staff two free tickets in South Bend on June 10 to thank them for their work this school year. The…...

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wndu. com > 04/30/2026 > logan-host-prom-free-developmental-screening-day-south-bend

LOGAN to host prom, free developmental screening day in South Bend

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (165+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Today is the last day of Autism Awareness Month, but several events are coming up for people in the community with disabilities. Adria Minniear, chief philanthropy officer for LOGAN Community Resources, joined us 16 News Now at…...

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wndu. com > 04/25/2026 > frankie-rhino-potawatomi-zoo-south-bend

Frankie the Rhino at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (167+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Potawatomi Zoo has a big new arrival, with a 24-year-old Southern White Rhino named Frankie, who now calls South Bend home. Visitors got their first chance to see him and fittingly, grab a bite rom…...

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wndu. com > 04/26/2026 > five-people-including-minor-are-injured-after-shooting-bloomington

Five people including a minor are injured after a shooting in Bloomington

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (205+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WNDU) - Five women, including a minor, were hurt early Sunday after gunfire broke out on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington during Little 500 weekend. According to our sister station at WTHR, officers were stationed in the 400 block of East Kirkwood…...

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wndu. com > 04/21/2026 > indiana-mother-organ-donor-recipient-share-story-life-saving-power

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2+ week, 1+ day ago  (12+ words) Indiana mother and organ donor recipient share story of life-saving power'WNDU...

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wndu. com > 04/17/2026 > south-bend-riverfront-liquor-license-committee-agrees-recommend-two-restaurants-serving-liquor

South Bend Riverfront Liquor License committee recommends two restaurants for serving liquor

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (371+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Two restaurants in downtown South Bend are closer to being able to serve liquor in its establishment. The South Bend Riverfront Liquor License committee agreed to recommend two restaurants for its riverfront liquor license Friday morning....

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wndu. com > 04/17/2026 > south-bend-homicide-suspect-believed-be-chicago-region-police-say

South Bend homicide suspect believed to be in Chicago region, police say

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (129+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend Police Department arrested two suspects and is looking for a third in connection with a homicide that happened in early 2026. SBPD arrested Chavez Norwood, 29, of Chicago and Tyree Bonds, 32, of South Bend. Police…...

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wndu. com > 04/16/2026 > south-bend-leaders-deliver-first-quarter-public-safety-update-2026

South Bend shooting victims double from last year, but remain below six-year average

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (483+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - South Bend had 10 people killed or injured in criminally assaulted shooting incidents during the first three months of the year, a 100 percent increase from the same period last year. City leaders say the number is still…...

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wndu. com > 04/16/2026 > st-joseph-county-police-respond-report-shooting-mishawaka

St. Joseph County police respond to report of a shooting in South Bend

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (221+ words) MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - St. Joseph County police have responded to a possible shooting in Mishawaka. The shooting happened in the 700 block of South 36th Street. According to county dispatch, calls. .. MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - St. Joseph County police have responded to a…...