SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Potawatomi Zoo will open to the public for the 2026 season on Saturday, March 28. Zoo members will have exclusive access on Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Morning commuters' travel plans were thrown off track after a freight train derailed in Chicago Ridge. The company said a CSX train derailed at about 4:24 a.m. It caused damage to the railroad ...

Discover concerts, theater, LEGO displays, and more in South Bend and surrounding communities from March 2-8, 2026.

The Oscar-nominated film Train Dreams screens at the Panida Theater on March 13, accompanied by a discussion exploring its Inland Northwest setting, Denis Johnson’s novel, regional history, and the ...

Please note that in December, 25 on the 25th programs will occur on December 26 to accommodate the Zoo’s Christmas Day closure. All guests are welcome to attend free anniversary-themed Mission ...

A special train service from Sacramento to Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX attracted more than 5,000 riders, Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor reported. The trains ran on Feb. 8 for the NFL championship between ...

The Whippany Railway Museum will again host its Easter Bunny Express train rides starting on Saturday, March 28, at 1 Railroad Plaza at the intersection of Route 10 West and Whippany Road in the ...

Amid a years-long decline in the bee population that has startled scientists, experts are now warning that a growing industry is hurting native habitats and potentially leading to further die-offs.

A CSX train derailed 17 cars around 3:45 a.m. Friday in Harvey. No injuries or hazardous material leaks were reported. Several railroad crossings were blocked as crews worked to clear the scene.

UPDATE (3/16/26): According to a statement from the Indianapolis Zoo, Rob Shumaker, the president and chief executive officer of the Indianapolis Zoo, has stepped down from the position. INDIANAPOLIS ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Potawatomi Zoo is parting ways with a piece of its history. Zoo officials announced Wednesday it’s getting a new electric train. Zoo officials say their train has been ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The train at the Potawatomi Zoo has left the station for the final time. The old train will have new life as it heads north to a new home. But, don’t fret a new train will be ...