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Pope Leo XIV has suggested that Christian leaders who are responsible for wars should go to confession, without naming any conflict or individual specifically.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/pope-leo-suggests-christian-leaders-who-start-wars-go-confession/ 

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The sheriff investigating Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance said in an interview that he believes she was targeted.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/sheriff-says-nancy-guthrie-was-targeted-suspect-could-strike-again-reports-say/ 

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UPDATE: Police have identified the driver who died in last night's crash on State Road 933.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/1-trapped-inside-vehicle-after-crash-state-road-933-south-bend/ 

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The sheriff’s office that is investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is facing an unrelated $1.35 million lawsuit.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/sheriff-investigating-nancy-guthries-disappearance-is-facing-13m-lawsuit-report-says/

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WATCH LIVE: Jackson Neill and Kyle Smedley from the South Bend Tribune are talking about boys basketball regionals and the Notre Dame women's basketball team's NCAA Tournament projections.

STREAM HERE >> https://www.wndu.com/livestream/ 

LaPorte man dies in single-vehicle crash on U.S. 35 A woman and three juveniles were taken away from the scene for treatment.

A 50-year-old LaPorte man is dead following a single-vehicle crash early this morning in rural Center Township.

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In addition to trees being knocked down by the high wind gusts, we're getting multiple reports of semis that have toppled over due to the extreme winds.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/high-wind-gusts-knock-down-trees-across-michiana/ 

(Photos: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office)

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A woman is in custody after multiple law enforcement agencies searched a west side convenience store this morning.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/woman-taken-into-custody-during-drug-investigation-search-south-bend-convenience-store/ 

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It’s been a gusty day here in Michiana, and there have been multiple reports of trees that have fallen across roadways or onto vehicles.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/high-wind-gusts-knock-down-trees-across-michiana/

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TRAVEL ALERT: The South Shore Line is currently busing passengers between South Bend and Michigan City due to temporary overhead wire conditions.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/south-shore-line-busing-passengers-between-south-bend-michigan-city-due-inclement-weather/ 

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A 34-year-old LaPorte man has been arrested and charged with promotion of sex trafficking, child solicitation, and inappropriate communication with a child.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/laporte-man-arrested-sex-trafficking-child-solicitation-charges/ 

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says An official in Lebanon says a man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in his native country in an Israeli airstrike last week.

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

US military says all 6 airmen in refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead Four of the six crew aboard the US KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq have been confirmed dead, the U.S. military said.

UPDATE: All 6 crew aboard US KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says

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WATCH LIVE: Tricia Sloma and Matt Engelbrecht have the latest on today's high winds and they discuss the impactful weather throughout the weekend.

STREAM HERE >> https://www.wndu.com/livestream/ 

4 aboard American refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq confirmed dead, US military says Four of the six crew aboard the US KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq have been confirmed dead, the U.S. military said.

Four of the six crew aboard the US KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq have been confirmed dead, the U.S. military said.

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Thousands of Indiana Michigan Power customers are currently without power due to the high wind gusts.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/thousands-reported-without-power-michiana/ 

IU South Bend pop-up lecture explores Chinese immigrant youth identity An IU South Bend professor shared research on how Chinese immigrant youth practice citizenship in America.

IU South Bend professor Dr. Chenyu Li, who teaches secondary education, presented his research on Chinese migrant youth in America.

South Bend leaders to break ground Friday on ‘The Monreaux’ affordable housing development The new affordable housing development will be located at the southwest corner of Monroe and Michigan streets.

A ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. and include Mayor James Mueller and other city and state leaders.

3 bodies found in missing family case, suspect expected to face capital murder charges Authorities in Alabama say three bodies have been recovered, who are believed to be those of a missing family.

Investigators are still looking into a possible motive.

KeyBank grants $240K to YWCA of North Central Indiana for women’s financial literacy program The three-year grant will fully fund financial literacy classes for survivors of abuse.

The KeyBank grant will fund the Strengthening Communities Initiative courses for three years.

Jack Osbourne names newborn daughter after late father Ozzy Jack Osbourne welcomed his fifth child and has chosen to name her after his father, Ozzy.

Baby Ozzy is named after her late grandfather, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died at 76 last year.

Martin’s Super Market celebrates grand opening of gas station, convenience store in St. Joseph The new location celebrated the opening with a variety of festivities, including discounts and a special appearance by the St. Joseph High School golf team.

Martin’s Express offered 50 cents off per gallon on opening day.

76-year-old killed by dog that had previously bitten a delivery driver, officials say The death of a Vermont man in a dog attack has prompted calls to change the rules around aggressive animal response.

Family members were home at the time, including the owner of the dog, but they were unable to stop the attack.

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A driver is dead after a single-vehicle crash tonight in St. Joseph County.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/13/1-trapped-inside-vehicle-after-crash-state-road-933-south-bend/ 

Mayor James Mueller to temporarily rename South Bend intersection ‘St. Patrick’s Day Boulevard’ Mayor James Mueller will temporarily rename the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Niles Avenue “St. Patrick’s Day Boulevard” during a ceremony Friday morning.

South Bend is going full Irish this weekend and the city’s about to make it official.

Notre Dame welcomes thousands of students for annual Building Trades Day The students explore career options with over 70 contractors and training partners.

The event is part of a growing trend encouraging young people to explore careers in the trades.

Inmate uses ‘sheer strength’ to twist and break out of handcuffs, sheriff’s office says An inmate used their "sheer strength" to twist and break out of handcuffs, according to authorities.

Authorities said the inmate was “safely restrained” and no one was injured.

Elkhart community marks Child Abuse Prevention Month at annual Pinwheel Breakfast Child and Parent Services is celebrating 50 years of serving Elkhart County families.

Hundreds of community leaders attended in support of the organization’s mission to end and prevent child abuse.

US military refueling plane goes down in Iraq and rescue is underway An American military refueling plane went down in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.

The KC-135 aircraft was part of the operation against Iran, but the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire, the military said.