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We had a HOOT on the noon show today with our friends from the Potawatomi Zoo! Joshua Sisk, the zoo’s executive director, and Jami Richard, the zoo’s general curator, stopped by The WNDU Studios with a couple of friends! Josh and Jami brought a barred owl and a screech owl onto the show to explain why they are important to our ecosystem and tell us how they serve the zoo for educational purposes. Catch all the fun by visiting https://lnkd.in/gKHzhdp9

The city of Elkhart really wants to shine, and you can help! Downtown After Dark looks to create permanent and temporary light displays throughout downtown Elkhart and the River District. Bil Murray of Downtown After Dark joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to tell us more about the project and its fundraising goal. There’s also an upcoming glow stick dance party to help raise funds. You can learn much more by https://lnkd.in/gbzhEGza

All aboard! Get ready for “Rockin’ the Rails” this weekend! It’s a fundraising event for the National New York Central Railroad Museum. “Rockin’ the Rails” raises funds to restore its caboose from the early 1900s. The hope is to fix the roof, replace any wood, and give the piece of railway history a new paint job. Brent Holaway, the museum’s director, joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to tell us much more about the event. You can learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gFzPyy6P

It's never too late to learn something new, and that's the truth at the Forever Learning Institute in South Bend! Seniors 50 years of age or older come to Forever Learning Institute to enhance and share their knowledge in a formal classroom setting. Eve Finnessy, the Executive Director and Leighton Schmitt, the President of Broad of Directors at Forever Learning Institute joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to tell us about a special event. Forever Learning Institute is celebrating 50 years in Michiana and if you want to learn even more about them visit https://lnkd.in/gz8R7yB2

Every Wednesday, we feature a story on a child who needs to be adopted. We call this segment Wednesday’s Child. This week Jordan shared her story over some ice cream and mini golf at Ninja Golf in Granger. That’s where she said she likes to be — outside. “I’m a nature girl. I like being out in nature. I like being outside,” Jordan said. Jordan is ready for a forever family. She wants to find someone who will support her. “Someone that loves me and cares for me,” Jordan explained. If you believe you are that person and want to learn more visit https://lnkd.in/g_scDsXM

His big break came when a fledgling station called WNDU-TV hired him for a dollar an hour. Looking back at Phil Donahue ND '57, who died Sunday at age 88. A Notre Dame Magazine classic from 1997: https://lnkd.in/gtJPxd6X WNDU-TV

Every week, we feature one pet from an organization that provides adoption opportunities and care for pets needing a new home. This week’s 2nd Chance Pet is a sweetheart best described as “everyone’s friend.” Kristin Cooper from Pet Refuge joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to introduce us to a 2-year-old husky named Maya! To learn more about Maya and to see if she is a good fit for your home visit https://lnkd.in/gsYyHE8p

Our very own Kayle Sexton Leonard joined Josh and Lauren at WNDU Studios today to talk about the upcoming LOGAN Walk & Roll! Be sure to register by August 23rd to receive a t-shirt. Don't delay, register today⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gVBv4Vam #LOGAN #WalkandRoll #InclusioninMotion

LOGAN is gearing up for 21st annual "Walk & Roll" event. LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. serves adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism services, residential services, day programs, and employment services. Kayle Sexton Leonard joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to tell us more about the upcoming event and LOGAN’S mission. To view the story visit https://lnkd.in/g9QvhzGP

A landmark settlement is paving the way for an overhaul in how home buyers and sellers pay realtors’ fees. Up until now, home sellers typically had to pay a 5% or 6% commission. Going forward, buyers’ agents must discuss their compensation upfront. They will have to enter into a written agreement with a prospective home buyer before touring a property together. The changes are part of a $418 million settlement announced in March by the National Association of Realtors. John De Souza, president of Cressy & Everett Real Estate, joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to explain the changes going into effect this weekend. You can learn much more by visiting https://lnkd.in/geBF4pAf