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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 3h
Sabrina Hoover had the privilege of meeting a local artist who’s channeling his Irish spirit and school pride into crafting giant Notre Dame leprechaun whirligigs.

And when we say giant, we mean GIANT…

Take a look!
Notre Dame fan crafts giant leprechaun whirligigs
One longtime Notre Dame fan is turning his love for the game into a work of art.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 6h
If you are receiving Social Security, you will automatically see this adjustment starting in January.
One Big Number: $648 | The average annual Social Security raise in 2026
Social Security recipients can expect to see a higher-than-average COLA raise in 2026.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 7h
When police arrived, they evacuated the restaurant and ordered the man to come out.
Police confront man barricaded inside Taco Bell freezer with a knife
A man is in custody after police say he broke into a home, then ran and barricaded himself inside a Taco Bell freezer.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 7h
The City of Gary and the Gary Community School Corporation will host a special ceremony next week honoring Gary native daughter, West Side Leadership Academy graduate and professional basketball star Dana Evans.
Gary leaders to honor WNBA champion Dana Evans with Key to the City
Evans will be recognized as an ambassador for the city while being honored for her recent accomplishments on the basketball court.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 8h
“The Jungle Book” will be performed at the Goshen Theater next Saturday (Nov. 1) and Sunday (Nov. 2).
Phoenix Performing Arts gearing up for final 2025 shows, start of 2026 season
2025 might be ending, but 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year at Phoenix Performing Arts in Goshen!
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 9h
The two organizations planned for around 300 households to show up.
Federal workers miss first full paycheck on shutdown day 24
Day 24 of the now second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history saw furloughed federal workers missing their first full paycheck.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 10h
Stoyle ended up chasing the man out the door and down the block.
Video shows coffee shop owner chasing down man who stole employees’ tip jar
A New Hampshire coffee shop owner showed just how much her employees mean to her.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 11h
Knight was booked into the North Central Regional Jail with a bond set at $20,000.
Father arrested after kicking 4-year-old son in the chest to keep him quiet, police say
West Virginia police say a man has been arrested after kicking his 4-year-old son in the chest.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 12h
To get a lower mortgage payment, you’ll likely need to focus on modifying the principal, interest, taxes or insurance you pay.
How to lower your mortgage payment
Yes, you can pay less each month. Not all methods are worth the time or upfront expense, though.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 13h
President Trump’s first stop will be Malaysia, where he will meet with several Asian leaders at the ASEAN Summit.
President Trump to focus on trade deals during upcoming Asia trip
President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia, Japan and South Korea with China meeting planned
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 13h
History was made by a Blue Jays player in Game 1 of the World Series.
Barger, Varsho, Kirk lead homer barrage as Blue Jays rout Dodgers 11-4 in World Series opener
The Dodgers are seeking to become the first repeat champion since the Yankees took three titles in a row from 1998-2000.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 13h
Notre Dame opens the regular season at home on Monday, Nov. 3, against LIU Brooklyn.
Notre Dame men’s basketball falls to DePaul 69-62 in final preseason exhibition
The Notre Dame men’s basketball team lost to DePaul 69-62 in its final preseason exhibition on Friday night at Purcell Pavilion.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 14h
Week 1 of the postseason is in the books in Indiana, and our Michigan teams will be kicking off their postseasons next week!

Here's a look at tonight's scores and highlights from around Michiana 🏈
16 Sports Xtra: Week 10 Michiana high school football scores and highlights
Here’s a look at first-round sectional scores in Indiana and regular season finale scores in Michigan.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 14h
Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, takes place from Nov. 1-2.
Día de los Muertos celebrations to take place in South Bend, Elkhart County
Events are scheduled from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 15h
No confirmed injuries have been reported.
Company recalls 2 million pounds of jerky sold at Costco, Sam’s Club that may contain metal wire
A South Dakota company is recalling more than 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club stores.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 15h
For two hours every Friday, from noon to 2 p.m., this small church becomes a sanctuary for those in need.
Mother-daughter duo make every Friday ‘good’ by giving back
Cheril Glasslee and her mom Eva Sampson saw a need in their neighborhood six years ago and decided to fill it.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 16h
With the ongoing national government shutdown, support is needed more than ever for food pantries.
Middlebury Food Pantry takes $50,000 fundraiser sky high
It took about six hours for the Middlebury Food Pantry to hit its $50,000 goal.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 16h
Investigators said Kumar worked at the store and believed he had no connection to Taylor.
7-Eleven worker killed in murder-suicide by man he didn’t know, police say
Police are investigating a murder-suicide at an area 7-Eleven where a worker was killed while on the job.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 17h
It’s taking place on Saturday at Howard Park starting at 9 a.m.
Making Strides of Michiana walk to be held this weekend at Howard Park
The annual walk is a celebration of courage and hope for breast cancer patients.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 17h
ACS estimates say that about 80,000 Americans ages 20 to 29 are diagnosed with cancer every year.
New data shows a rise in cancer rates in young adults
WCTV Investigates is examining new studies from organizations like the American Cancer Society that show cancer is occurring more often in young adults.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 18h
The Michiana Chili Cook-Off is set to return to Ironworks Plaza in Mishawaka on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Michiana Chili Cook-Off returning to Mishawaka on Sunday
It's being hosted by the American Culinary Federation South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 18h
Items of interest for the investigation were found more than a half-mile away, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said.
Cause of Tennessee explosives plant blast that killed 16 people could take months to determine
Officials from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives offered an update Friday on their investigation into the Oct. 10 explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems' plant on the Hickman and Humphreys county line in unincorporated Bucksnort, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 19h
A man who is serving a 35-year prison sentence for his role in a shooting in Elkhart back in 2012 is seeking post-conviction relief.
Man convicted in 2012 Elkhart shooting seeks modified sentence
An Elkhart County judge has agreed to hear Devarious Cantrell’s attorneys make their case for post-conviction relief.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 19h
Police said a child was handling a firearm inside the vehicle when it was accidentally discharged, striking Brocco-Rivera.
High school senior shot, killed at park where students were taking photos for homecoming dance, police say
A high school senior was accidentally shot and killed at a park in Ohio while students were taking pictures for their homecoming dance, police said.
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wndu.bsky.social @wndu.bsky.social · 20h
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees back to work starting Monday to manage health insurance open enrollment.
Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees back to work starting Monday to manage health insurance open enrollment.
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