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WNDU serves the Michiana area with the latest news, First Alert Weather forecasts and information on-air and online through 16 News Now.

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A large group of students just walked out of Notre Dame's commencement during VP Mike Pence's address. #ND2017
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Britney Spears wants to be freed from her father. She's been making all kinds of maneuvers in court in an attempt to gain greater control over her life and money after 12 years of a court conservatorship run mainly by her dad, James Spears.
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BREAKING: Indiana Gov. Holcomb announces that he is signing an executive order requiring tighter restrictions in targeted counties depending on positive case counts. The executive order starts Nov. 15. Indiana as a whole will no longer be in Stage 5 of the Back on Track Plan.
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BREAKING: Police say 2,246 medically preserved fetal remains were found on the property of Ulrich George Klopfer, a late abortion doctor who used to operate a South Bend clinic.
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🌭 RECORD BREAKERS! Joey Chestnut eats 75 hot dogs & Miki Sudo eats 48.5 hot dogs to win Nathan's 4th of July contest.
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"This is my son. He is currently working at our local Kroger and on the front line. He is a senior in high school this year, which makes this situation worse. Keep your head up and push through. So proud of you!" - From Samantha
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Jimmy Carter is taking a swipe at the legitimacy of Donald Trump's presidency, saying Russian interference in the 2016 election was responsible for putting Trump in the White House.
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"My name is @PeteButtigieg . They call me Mayor Pete. I am a proud son of South Bend, Indiana, and I am running for president of the United States." Full story:
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South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg just announced that he's engaged. "He said yes! Can't wait to spend the rest of my life with Chasten Glezman," Buttigieg posted on Facebook.
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Lady Gaga explains how her team spent months designing Super Bowl halftime show, ends with inspiring message for young people
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The CEO of Chobani said the yogurt company will step up to pay off the outstanding balance after a Rhode Island school district initially decided to start serving cold sandwiches instead of hot lunches to students whose families owe lunch money.
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Diahann Carroll, the captivating singer and actress who won a Tony Award, received an Oscar nomination and made television history with her turns on Julia and Dynasty, has died.
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Payless ShoeSource is shuttering all of its 2,100 remaining stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, joining a list of iconic names like Toys R Us and Bon-Ton that have closed down in the last year.
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BREAKING: Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten announce they are now parents. (Photo courtesy of @PeteButtigieg Twitter account)
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Sunday marks one of the biggest nights in Hollywood, the 92nd Academy Awards, and up for one of the biggest awards of the night is hometown kid Adam Driver.
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"Happy, you know? Ecstatic that I hear the cry, you know, to know that the baby is breathing. That's one of the good things, is the baby is OK." Coolspring Twp. FD officials are thanking parents who dropped off a baby in a Safe Haven Baby Box yesterday.
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President Trump just awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz.
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GOOD NEWS! West Noble Athletic Director Tom Schermerhorn is now breathing on his own in a Fort Wayne hospital after being on a ventilator earlier this week.
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It's former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's 38th birthday today!
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"This is my son Wesley. He is 19 years old. He is a full-time student at Ivy Tech and a night stocker at Martin’s Super Market in Nappanee. While some his age are acting irresponsibly, he shows up to work through the night to stock our groceries. He is my hero!" - From Stephanie
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive directive to prohibit discrimination against LGBT people by state government, contractors and others, superseding an order that Gov. Rick Snyder signed just days before leaving office.
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UPDATE: Police in Wisconsin say that eight people were injured in the shooting at a Milwaukee mall and they are still seeking the suspect. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber gave no motive. The shooter is “no longer at the scene.” He called the mall an active crime scene.
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Would you watch 15 hours of "The Office" for $1,000, a Netflix gift card and a bag full of merch??
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Jaden Ivey makes history as the first-ever 1st-round NBA draft pick from South Bend, going #5 to the Detroit Pistons! Congratulations Jaden!
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Surveillance video shows the moment a Jimtown High School teacher struck a student in the hallway. **WARNING: Some of you might find the graphic nature of this video disturbing.**
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BREAKING: Marcus Freeman has been officially named as the Head Football Coach at Notre Dame.
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Wow! Check out this beautiful shot from high above Notre Dame!
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BREAKING: Democrat James Mueller has been elected South Bend mayor with 66% of the vote.
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JUST IN: South Bend musical trio "Girl Named Tom" has been named winner of "The Voice" Congratulations!
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WATCH: First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Hoffman says goodbye after 27 years at WNDU
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IT TAKES 2 SECONDS TO SHARE: Police are searching for Aaliyah Ramirez, 14, from Syracuse, IN. She has black hair, brown eyes, was last seen wearing a black zip up jacket, gray and white sweatpants, and a purple Nike backpack. She is believed to be in danger.
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BREAKING: Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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BREAKING: South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is in first place among Democratic presidential candidates in Iowa, according to the latest Monmouth University Poll.
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This is what today's solar eclipse looked like on the campus of the University of @NotreDame . #SolarEclipse2017
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ADORABLE! Some penguins and beluga whales got the chance to visit at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium! Video: ©Shedd Aquarium/Lana Gonzalez
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During her wrestling match, this young girl's little brother comes to her rescue!
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After months on the run, Antwan Mims, a suspect on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list, returned to Benton Harbor today to face charges for a double murder. @KimShineWNDU shows us how this was a winning moment for law enforcement.
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It is with deep regret & incredible sadness to inform you that Jeff Jeffers has passed away:
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Driving through standing water can be dangerous. You could easily damage your vehicle. But it can also be a chance for an impromptu surfing safari, as you can see in this video that we assume was professionally supervised. Thanks to Brock Alexander for sending from Shipshewana.
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This is something you don't see every day! Seven INDOT plow crews worked together this afternoon to keep up with the falling snow on the bypass.
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South Bend mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is currently in third place among Democrats in New Hampshire.
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President Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Fauci after the election. Is that a good idea?
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South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg officiated a couple's impromptu wedding about 45 minutes before the woman had a cesarean section performed to welcome South Bend's newest resident.
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A yogurt company is covering the tab for hundreds of students who owe lunch money in one Rhode Island school district.
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Today's ceremony honoring the Chicago Cubs at the White House wouldn't have been complete without "Go, Cubs, Go!"
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As you can imagine, Notre Dame was a jubilant bunch after their win over USC. Check out these touching moments immediately after the game between coaches, players and friends.
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BREAKING: We've just learned that Jackie Walorski, U.S. representative for Indiana's 2nd congressional district, has died in a crash this afternoon in Elkhart County.
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"Due to the coronavirus, the Sheriff's department is asking that all criminal activities stop until further notice."
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As South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg began to gain nationwide popularity, the now-presidential hopeful was also suffering a personal loss, that of his father. We learn more about Buttigieg the man and what keeps him grounded during his candidacy.
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BREAKING: Notre Dame will host the first presidential debate on Sept. 29, 2020.
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BREAKING: Penn High School senior guard Markus Burton has been named 2023 Indiana Mr. Basketball! He's the first from the South Bend/Michiana area to receive the award in 45 years.
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FINAL: No. 21 Notre Dame 48, No. 10 USC 20 Irish fans, how are you feeling after that BIG win?
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SHARE THIS WITH FIRST RESPONDERS: The Chick-fil-A at Erskine Commons in South Bend (4555 S. Michigan Street) is serving free meals to all first responders, fire, police and anyone else who is keeping us safe today. Just stop by in uniform at any time until 8 p.m.
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INCREDIBLE VIDEO: A police officer saved a choking 3-week-old baby in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Great job, Officer Maciejewski!
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We have some very exciting news to share about Mary Freeby, who recently underwent a bone marrow transplant. Test results show that every last donor cell has taken hold, and as mom Diane says, "Mary's system is welcoming them with open arms."
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For Ara... 🍀🏈🙌🏼
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BREAKING: Notre Dame football legend and Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung has died.
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President Trump recorded a message for the public, thanking everyone for their support.
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BREAKING: Former Elkhart resident Samantha Elhassani, aka Samantha Sally, was charged yesterday with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS.
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Do you think Indiana should have citizen-led ballot initiatives?
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BREAKING: Notre Dame junior Arike Ogunbowale's game-winning shot in the national championship game has been immortalized on the cover of Sports Illustrated. This issue hits newsstands on Thursday.
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WOW! Stephen Hill credits his dog, a shepherd mix, with bringing more than 220 sheep to safety during Australia’s devastating wildfires. 🐶
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Photo of Granger brothers Jack (left) & Nick (right) Savage who died of an apparent drug overdose. Report now on WNDU http://t.co/5ywohHHBKn
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It is hometown pride that has a local artist gifting her artistic talents to South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and his 2020 presidential campaign.
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THANK YOU, TRUCK DRIVERS: You work countless hours delivering supplies to restock our shelves during this national emergency. We can't do this without you.
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A Ford dealership in South Carolina is giving away a free American flag, Bible and AR-15 rifle with any vehicle purchase.
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Here's our first look at "The Shirt 2024" ☘ 🏈
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A long list of infamous criminals had a history of hurting animals before they went on to target humans. That tendency is why Indiana is one of 11 states considering an animal abuser registry. Good idea?
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State University spokesman says a suspect in attack on campus has been shot and killed.
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SOUND OFF: How would you feel if school and work weeks were 4 days instead of 5?
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Hurricane Michael is one of the strongest storms to ever hit the United States, and it destroyed entire blocks of homes when it made landfall in Mexico Beach yesterday. This unbelievable drone video shows just some of the devastation.
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President Donald Trump just flew over WNDU Studios in Air Force One before landing at South Bend International Airport.
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita suspects Valparaiso University may be operating under the influence of the Chinese government and serving as a beacon for communist propaganda in the Hoosier State.
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BREAKING: Comcast is experiencing a major internet outage. Have you lost service?
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HEARTWARMING! South Bend school leaders are using their buses to transport homeless residents to warming shelters throughout the city.
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What are your thoughts on President Trump's tweet?
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WOW! A 14-year-old beluga whale at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium gave birth to her first calf, and it was all caught on video!
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A divided Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled gun maker Remington can be sued over how it marketed the Bushmaster rifle used to kill 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. Do you agree with that decision?
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Chick-fil-A has been named America’s favorite restaurant chain for the fourth year in a row. Do you agree with the ranking?
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Nicholas learned his grandfather couldn't attend his graduation, so he decided to go to his grandfather to do his first salute, one of the most storied military traditions: a newly-pinned officer receives their first salute from an enlisted service member.
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For the final time, @TerryMcFadden makes the walk from our newsroom into our studio!
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"These are my 2 boys who as soon as school was cancelled went and put their applications in at Martin's, and as soon as they got the call they didn’t hesitate to accept the positions of the unknown and work the frontline. Very proud of these young men." - From Jennifer
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Officer Zach Christensen, a school resource officer at Mesa View Middle School in New Mexico, resigned October 1 after an internal investigation by the Farmington Police Department.
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AMAZING! In her third marathon ever, Notre Dame alum and former cross country runner Molly Seidel wins bronze in the Olympic women's marathon with a time of 2:27:46!! 🥉 CONGRATULATIONS, MOLLY!
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BREAKING: Indiana House Public Policy Committee has passed legislation that would lift the state's long-running Sunday alcohol sales ban.
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Indiana @GovHolcomb visited WNDU Studios today and surprised @MMcFaddenWNDU with the Sagamore of the Wabash, the state's highest civilian honor!
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