WBND-TV (South Bend, IN)

ABC57, located in South Bend, Indiana, began airing its newscasts in April 2011, initially offering 12 hours of local news each week. Over time, the station has significantly increased its programming to a total of 44.5 hours of live local news every week, along with special reports on both local and national happenings. Notably, in 2015, ABC57 covered Pope Francis' inaugural visit to the United States and produced two half-hour documentary specials titled "Restore the Roar: Chasing a Championship" and "Locked Up and Learning."

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Harbor Impact and Detroit Pistons Host Youth Basketball Camp in St. Joseph

1 day ago | abc57.com | Jackie Bauer

ST. JOSEPH, MICH. -- More than 80 students from third through ninth grade gathered at St. Joseph High School this week to participate in a youth basketball camp. The event, organized by the Harbor Impact Foundation, brought together players of all skill levels from across Southwest Michigan, including many who attended at no cost thanks to scholarship support from the organization.
Indiana Pacers come up short in bid for NBA Championship

5 days ago | abc57.com | Jackie Bauer

INDIANA. -- A disappointing and heartbreaking finish for the Pacers tonight in game seven of the NBA Finals, after star Guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with an injury in the first quarter. However, they did put up a lot of fight in this one until the very end. ABC57's Jackie Bauer was at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with fan reactions after the loss.
Pacer fans prepare for historic game seven of the NBA Finals

5 days ago | abc57.com | Jackie Bauer

INDIANAPOLIS. -- Pacer's pandemonium has been running wild across the Hoosier state, and tonight it all comes to a conclusion, as the Pacers battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in OKC for game seven of the NBA Finals. ABC57 has a crew down in the Indy tonight to bring us the buzz around the Circle City. ABC57's Jackie Bauer was outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse where fans were lined up for a watch party being held there tonight.
South Shore Line fare increase starts July 1

6 days ago | abc57.com | Tim Mosier

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A blanket 10 percent fare increase is set to take effect on July 1 for all South Shore Line trains after a 30-day public comment period ended on May 9 and the increase was approved by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Board of Trustees on May 28. SSL officials say the fare adjustment is part of a long-term strategy to ensure continued investment in infrastructure, customer experience, and operational reliability across the SSL system.
South Bend's Third Annual Senior Spirit Week begins Monday

1 week ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Venues Parks and Arts announced will host the Third Annual Senior Spirit Week beginning on Monday at the O'Brien Center and the downtown YMCA from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.Organizers say learning, exercising, and socializing are activities that enhance lives, so Senior Spirit Week is a great way to focus on the health, wellness, and wholeness necessary at every stage of life.
Woman arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine Friday morning

1 week ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports its Drug Enforcement Team the Michigan Department of Corrections responded to a responded to a residence in the 70000 black of Elkhart Road in Ontwa Township around 10 a.m. Friday. While searching the home, detectives say they located methamphetamine. A 37-year-old woman was then arrested for Possession Methamphetamine, as a result of the joint investigation.
What's happening this weekend in Michiana

1 week ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend. Elkhart Jazz Festival is in town all weekendThe 37th Elkhart Jazz Festival has returned to downtown Elkhart. ABC57's Summer Horan spoke with Ben Decker, President of Elkhart Festival Inc. and Chair of Jazz Festival, to learn more about this year's event. Several musical acts will be performing all weekend indoors and outdoors, and there will be food and drink vendors.
Dowagiac Fire Department receives over $33K grant for new 'Jaws of Life'

1 week ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

DOWAGIAC, Mich. -- The Dowagiac Fire Department announced it has been awarded a $33,874 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase new extrication equipment. Fire officials say the funds will allow them to purchase a new battery-operated set of Hurst E3 Connect Jaws of Life, replacing the department’s legacy gasoline-powered hydraulic tools that have been in service for over 20 years.
Driver charged with OWI, passenger faces drug charges following single-vehicle crash

1 week ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- The Marshall County Sheriff's Department reports deputies, along with Plymouth police, fire, and EMS, responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 10000 block of Muckshaw Road around midnight Thursday. Authorities say they found a man and woman in a red truck crashed off the side of the road. The man, identified as Jason Kennedy of Plymouth, told deputies he was driving the truck.
Marshall Starke County Special Olympics team brings home 17 Gold Metals

1 week ago | abc57.com | Tim Wolak

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- The Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games has wrapped up and the Marshall Starke County Special Olympics team athletes brought home a combined 17 Gold Medals, 12 Silver Medals, 17 Bronze Medals, and 33 ribbons. Thousands of athletes across the state competed across several sports on the campuses of Indiana State University and Rose Hulman Institute of Technology June 6-8. The local athletes competed in swimming, track and field, bowling, and powerlifting.