PBS Michiana - WNIT

07/28/2025

Watch South Bend Civic Theatre's The Importance of Being Earnest anytime online!

💻 YouTube: https://youtu.be/t8gWy07NE9o
📺 PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/the-importance-of-being-earnest/

07/25/2025

South Bend Mayor James Mueller shares his , revealing how public television has been a vital resource throughout his life! 📺 He emphasizes how WNIT's accessible and in-depth programming, including educational content that captivated him as a child, serves a critical role in our civic infrastructure by informing residents and fostering good decision-making.

Learn more about Mayor Mueller's perspective and the impact of WNIT in our community by watching the full video! https://youtu.be/VMU2FEaV5W8

07/24/2025

The Importance of Being Earnest will air this Sunday, July 27 at 5:30pm. Filmed live by PBS Michiana - WNIT in the gorgeous Historic Oliver Gardens at The History Museum, don't miss this enchanting romantic comedy by Oscar Wilde.

Enjoy this teaser from PBS Michiana - WNIT!

07/23/2025

Join Great Lakes Now Host Anna Sysling and Chris Cooper of Great Lakes Rocks & Minerals for a fun, educational and engaging live event all about rockhounding in the Great Lakes. This time, they'll focus on copper with A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum Director and Curator John A. Jaszczak.

07/23/2025

A few weeks ago, the Children's Museum of South Bend was filled with grr-ific fun when Daniel Tiger stopped by! For us, these visits are more than just an exciting day; they're a cornerstone of our mission. Bringing characters like Daniel Tiger to life helps us create an immersive and educational environment where children can explore, learn, and grow through meaningful interactions. We're committed to offering these enriching experiences that positively impact our community's youngest learners.

07/21/2025

Beyond community outreach, Bishop James Stewart finds personal peace with PBS! 🧘‍♂️ In his , he shares how he turns to PBS Michiana-WNIT for quiet time and learning, alongside highlighting its vital role in fostering hope and connection for youth and adults alike.

James is also a producer of a local public access show called 'James Stewart Ministries' which airs on Michiana Access TV which can be found on Comcast and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. WNIT is contracted to offer and operate the channel to residents of St. Joseph County, IN. He expresses how important having this available in our community is for bringing hope and encouraging words to those who might be in the hospital or unable to leave their homes.

Watch his inspiring story at: https://youtu.be/KvRvGsa2uVc

07/21/2025

The Legends of Michiana documentary on Bill Sexton, produced by PBS Michiana - WNIT, offers a heartfelt tribute to a man whose legacy of leadership was matched only by his unwavering devotion to family and faith. As Vice President for University Relations at Notre Dame, Sexton helped shape the university’s future, while also inspiring students as a beloved professor.

Yet, at the center of his life was his role as a devoted husband, father of six, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Guided by deep Catholic values, Bill Sexton’s story is one of humility, generosity and a steadfast commitment to both community and home.

We proudly present Bill Sexton, More Than Yesterday, Less Than Tomorrow at 8 pm on July 31.

07/18/2025

We wanted to take the time to say... THANK YOU!

Thank you for all the support, phone calls, donations and actions you all took to try and protect public media. While we are now defunded, we are not defeated. PBS Michiana-WNIT is still dedicated to serving our community. So please consider donating today to help us to continue doing just that. Please visit wnit.org/give or call 574-675-9648.

Thank you!

07/18/2025

Another middle-of-the-night vote. How many times will my heart break this year? This spring, it was the sudden and unexpected zeroing out of public media in the Indiana state budget. And now, the federal government has done the same. One third of our station’s funding, gone.

For 51 years, PBS Michiana-WNIT has served as this community’s classroom, stage, and connection. We’ve laughed and learned to read alongside your children. We’ve raised local voices. We’ve been your constant companion. Our goal, always, has been to make your world a little brighter, a little more interesting.

There is nothing more American than PBS, and nothing more Michiana than WNIT. Every story, every segment, every documentary is for you. Thank you for your belief in the power of public television. Thank you for your belief in us. We are here for you, just as we have been for the last five decades.

And we won’t be silenced by this. One third of our budget is a lot, but we won’t let it kill us. It might break our legs, and we may need to learn to walk again. We know you’ll stand alongside us and help us navigate this new path. Because we are determined to be here, in this community, with you - telling your stories, learning alongside your kids, celebrating all that makes us great. Broken hearts - and broken legs - heal, and we will walk stronger and taller, with you by our side.

Amanda Miller Kelley
President and General Manager
PBS Michiana-WNIT

07/17/2025

Early this morning, the Senate narrowly approved devastating public media funding cuts. The Rescissions Act is now back with the House, where a vote is expected within hours.

Urge your Representative to vote NO.

The Senate just passed devastating public media funding. Urge your Representative to vote NO on the Rescissions Act.