WNDU-TV (South Bend, IN)

WNDU-TV is a television station that operates on virtual channel 16 and UHF digital channel 27, affiliated with NBC, and is based in South Bend, Indiana, USA. The station is owned by Gray Television, which is headquartered in Atlanta. WNDU-TV is part of a duopoly with WSJV, an affiliate of Heroes & Icons, which is licensed in Elkhart and broadcasts on channel 28. The studios for both stations are situated on the former campus of WNDU-TV's previous owner, the University of Notre Dame, along State Road 933 in the northern part of South Bend. The transmitter for WNDU-TV is positioned in the southeastern area near the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds in the southern part of the city.

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#85105

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#16741

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Former South Bend Clay basketball star Jaraan Cornell dies at 48

6 hours ago | wndu.com | Jackson Neill

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Former South Bend Clay basketball star and Purdue University standout Jaraan Cornell died unexpectedly today at the age of 48. According to our reporting partners at The South Bend Tribune, Cornell was found dead in his apartment this morning.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark gives update on injury

1 day ago | wndu.com | Jackson Neill

INDIANAPOLIS (WNDU) - The Indiana Fever are 3-4 this season, but they’re missing their superstar Caitlin Clark. Clark has been out since May 24 as she’s been dealing with a left quad injury. It’s the first time in her professional or college career that she’s had to miss regular season games due to injury. When the Fever first announced her injury, they said she would be out for a minimum of two weeks, which would put her on track to be returning soon.
Jerry Reinsdorf reaches deal to potentially sell Chicago White Sox

1 day ago | wndu.com | Jackson Neill

CHICAGO (WNDU) - The Chicago White Sox announced some pretty big news today, as the team has confirmed that owner Jerry Reinsdorf is planning on selling the team. According to multiple reports, the deal is to sell the team to billionaire private equity Investor Justin Ishbia. This is considered a long-term agreement where Ishbia could take over the team as soon as 2029 or as late as 2034. In the meantime, Ishbia will make some capital infusions to the team this year and next.
A Victim No More: Man reports sexual abuse done to him as a child more than 30 years later

1 day ago | wndu.com | Caroline Klapp

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - More than 30 years ago, a little boy was repeatedly molested here in South Bend. Now, his abuser has been sent to prison. WNDU 16 News Now had a camera in the courtroom for the sentencing hearing. “You do not even classify as a human. You are insignificant, a rapist, a child molester. You are nothing.”Powerful words delivered straight to the face of his abuser. 43-year-old Brandon Rogers never thought he would see this day in court. It’s a day 32 years in the making.
Tips and resources for reporting and preventing child abuse

1 day ago | wndu.com | Caroline Klapp

ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - In light of our WNDU 16 News Now I-Team story that aired tonight, we want to let you know there are plenty of resources here in Michiana to help victims of child abuse. Child And Parent Services (CAPS) is one of them. WNDU 16 News Now met up with CEO and president Rebecca Shetler Fast to get some advice on how to address this sensitive issue. Shelter Fast says as a parent or caregiver, it is important to educate children at a young age.
$37 million sewer overflow storage tank being built in Elkhart to help keep rivers clean

3 days ago | wndu.com | Mark Peterson

ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - A tank is being deployed in Elkhart’s battle to keep its rivers clean. In this case, it’s a three-story water tank that holds up to 1.7 million gallons. The tank is designed to keep contaminated water from rain-soaked sewers from reaching the rivers.
The Cars We Drive: Genesis GV60 Performance AWD

3 days ago | wndu.com | George Mallet

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The 2023 Genesis GV60 all-electric SUV takes EV technology to the next level. Yes, this car has all of the environmentally friendly and design credentials to make EV devotees happy, but it is also flat-out fun to drive. “By this reviewer’s experience, the GV60 is the full package to get EV skeptics off the sidelines,” said automotive journalist George Polgar when he reviewed the tight little EV.
First Alert Forecast: Scattered rain Wednesday & humid

3 days ago | wndu.com | Andrew Whitmyer

TUESDAY NIGHT: Staying warm and breezy with increasing humidity. Low near 70. Wind southwest 15-30 mph. WEDNESDAY: Increasing chances for scattered showers and T-showers. The afternoon and evening will hold the greatest chance for rain as a cold front moves in. Rainfall amounts will average around 0.25 to 0.50″, with some receiving more and some receiving less. High around 75F with falling afternoon temperatures. Low 58F. Wind SW turning NW at 5 to 15 mph. THURSDAY: A few showers around in the morning.
Notre Dame catcher Carson Tinney enters transfer portal after impressive season

4 days ago | wndu.com | Jackson Neill

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Notre Dame baseball team has reportedly lost one of its key players to the NCAA transfer portal. According to On3.com, catcher Carson Tinney has entered the transfer portal after a huge 2025 season. The sophomore led the Irish this past season with 17 home runs collecting 55 hits, 13 doubles, and just three errors in 49 games. Tinney reportedly entered the portal with a “do not contact” tag, which means he likely has a good idea of where he wants to go.
Could tariffs have an impact on Fourth of July fireworks this year in Michiana?

4 days ago | wndu.com | Mark Peterson

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Time appears to be on the side of the South Bend Cubs and Big Mike Carlo. The Cubs are one of the area’s biggest users of fireworks, while Carlo has sold fireworks for yearly 30 years. Both say they contracted for this year’s fireworks needs in November of 2024, long before talk of increasing tariffs on Chinese imports by as much as 145%. The tariff now stands at 30% for a 90-day period.