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Special Programming

The staff at WNIT is dedicated to exploring issues important to our families, our community, and Michiana as a whole.

Documentaries and other productions

  • Pokagon Band of Potawatomi: A Song for Everything Banner
    Pokagon Band of Potawatomi: A Song for Everything

    The documentary explores how culture and language have survived through the pressures of colonialism, government oppression and modern-day life.

    • Thursday, September 28th, 2023 @ 8pm (34.1)
    • Sunday, October 1st, 2023 @ 7pm (34.2)
    • Monday, November 13th, 2023 at 9pm on 34.1.
    • Monday, November 27th, 2023 @ 7pm (34.2)
  • Remember When: Playland Park logo
    Remember When: Playland Park

    "Remember When" features places from our past that are fondly remembered and have created lasting memories. This episode showcases Playland Park, located in South Bend, IN, and focuses on its diverse history dating back to the 1880's.

  • A Century at the Morris photo
    A Century at the Morris

    WNIT will showcase the 100th anniversary of this artistic gem highlighting how the theater has served its community, and how the community has embraced the Morris.

  • A Legacy Of Memories: Silver Beach Amusement Park
    A Legacy Of Memories: Silver Beach Amusement Park

    Growing up in the Silver Beach Amusement Park era meant something special. Whether it was a day of fun on the carnival rides, a family picnic, or a swim in the big lake, Silver Beach Amusement Park left lasting impressions on those lucky enough to patronize it.

  • Vibrant Light: Stained Glass of the Basilica at the University of Notre Dame
    Vibrant Light: Stained Glass of the Basilica at the University of Notre Dame

    The story explores the significance of stained glass through religion, cultural impact, art, design, history and craftsmanship. We'll see the birth of Notre Dame and the art of illuminating stories through powerful images.

  • Then, Now, and Always... The St. Joseph River Story

    WNIT tells the story of the St. Joseph River, including the people, history, and life along this storied river from Hillsdale to Lake Michigan.

  • South Bend Parks: Reconnecting a Community
    South Bend Parks: Reconnecting a Community

    Airdates: July 1st, 2021 at 7:00 pm, July 3rd, 2021 at 4:00 pm

    Parks and community spaces are an important part of the health and wellbeing of the places we live. Recently the South Bend Venues Parks and Arts started an initiative to reinvest in those areas in ways that better served the needs of those that lived around them.

  • South Bend Symphony Orchestra Presents: A Juneteenth Celebration
    South Bend Symphony Orchestra Presents: A Juneteenth Celebration

    This hour-long celebration was filmed at Debartolo Performing Arts Center, featuring music from four composers of African descent, interviews with Gladys Muhammad and Latorya Greene, performances by Emorja Roberson and Pam Blair, and scenes from South Bend. Originally aired on WNIT Public Television on June 19, 2021.

  • Banner for Mental Heath and Welless: Kids and Youth
    Mental Health And Wellness: Kids and Youth during Covid 19

    This program will focus on the mental health aspect of youth and what they have gone through, are going through and how they move forward with school and socialization.

    Airdates

    • April 29th, 2021 at 7:30pm (34.1)
  • Banner for Covid 19 Where do we go from here
    Covid 19 - Where do we go from here?

    Host Jeff Rea, along with a panel of health, community and medical professionals, will take a look back to when the pandemic began, what the current state of Covid is, including vaccinations and variants, where do we go from here and what the future looks like in 2021 and beyond with the virus.

  • Banner for Lift Every Voice
    Lift Every Voice...Celebrating the African American Spirit

    The annual event hosted by Dr. Marvin V. Curtis, retired dean of the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts at Indiana University Bend., will feature organist Dr. Collin Richardson of Columbus Ohio and pianist/composer Thomas W. Jefferson from Chicago, Illinois.

  • Banner for 2020 Elkhart Business Gala
    The Black Church: A WNIT Conversation

    Hosted by Kelly Morgan, The Black Church: A WNIT Conversation, dives deep into the role of the black church in our community, through worship, music, families, current events, and explores the past, present and future moving forward.

    Airdates
    Part 1
    • 34.1: February 16th at 7:30pm (Part 1)
    • 34.2: February 20th at 7pm (Part 1)
    Part 2
    • 34.1: February 17th at 7:30pm (Part 2)
    • 34.2: February 20th at 7:30pm (Part 2)
  • Banner for 2020 Elkhart Business Gala
    5th Annual Business Legacy Hall of Fame Induction Gala

    Since its inception, Elkhart County has been known for its entrepreneurs, innovation and business leadership and building on this, Junior Achievement & Lemonade Day serving Elkhart County is excited to announce the 5th Annual Business Legacy Hall of Fame Induction Gala.

  • Photo of Black Lives Matter Program
    Black Lives Matter: How Did We Get Here?

    In this conversation we strive to focus less on the current protests taking place and rather try to make sense of the things that led the black lives matter movement to this tipping point. Through this program special we hope our viewers will gain a bigger-picture view of this particular movement.

    Airdates

    • June 5th @ 7:00pm (34.1)
    • June 5th @ 11:00pm (34.2)
    • June 6th @ 7:00pm (34.2)
    • June 7th @ 1:00pm (34.1)
    • June 7th @ 3:00pm (34.2)
    Photo of Black Lives Matter Program

    Black Lives Matter: Mental Health

    On this program-special we strive to have an open conversation about Black trauma (and mental health in general) in hopes of our viewers will feel equipped to take steps towards bettering their health.

    Airdates

    • June 26th @ 7:00pm (34.1)
    • June 28th @ 2:00pm (34.1)
    • June 29th @ 5:00pm (34.2)
  • Photo of Mental Health And Wellness (All Parts)
    Mental Health And Wellness (All Parts)

    Host Gary Sieber, along with a panel of medical professionals and therapists, will discuss the here, now and future of Mental Health and Wellness with the COVID-19 outbreak.

    Airdates

    • April 24th @ 7:30pm and April 27th @ 5:00pm (Part 1)
    • May 1st @ 7:30pm, May 4th 5:00pm (Part 2)
    • May 8th @ 7:30pm, May 11th 5:00pm (Part 3)
    • May 15th @ 7:30pm, May 18th 5:00pm (Part 4)
  • Photo of Coronavirus (COVID-19) What You Need To Know
    Coronavirus (COVID-19) What You Need To Know

    Join us as we talk with a panel of health experts on a special local production, Coronavirus: What You Need to Know, Friday night at 7, only on WNIT

    Airdates: March 13th @ 7pm
  • Photo of Studebaker Fountain: A Gift Of Water And Light
    Studebaker Fountain: A Gift Of Water And Light

    In 1906, J.M. Studebaker gifted the city of South Bend a fountain which stood for 40 years before it was scrapped in the 1940s. The fountain resurfaced when a family donated a portion of it to the local history museum. This program explores the history of the fountain, its curious journey, and the remaking of the gift that symbolizes innovation and potential.

    Airdates: Thursday, December 26th, 8pm, Monday, December 30th, 10pm, January 13th, 12am (midnight of the 12th)
  • Photo of Elkhart Aquatic Center
    Elkhart Health & Aquatics

    Seen as the replacement for the old YMCA, the new center in the heart of Elkhart’s River District is not only a place to swim, but a fitness, rehabilitation, and community center as well as northern Indiana’s newest destination for competitions and community venues.

    Airdates: Thursday, July 18th @ 8:00 PM, Monday, July 22nd @ 7:30pm
  • Notre Dame: Campus Crossroads

    Take an inside tour of the University of Notre Dame's biggest campus undertaking in history.

    Airdates: September 8th, 2017 @ 8pm, September 14th 2017 @ 8pm, September 23 , 2017 @ 4pm
  • backstory / Defying The Nazis

    A group of community members get together to talk about how the show "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" spoke to them through the example of a couple that went to Europe leading into World War II to help any way they could.

    Airdate: September 20th, 2016
  • As the Waters Flow

    As the Waters Flow is a one hour documentary that explores the rivers, lakes and streams that make up the Tippecanoe Watershed.

    Airdate: September 8th, 2016
  • 10 Parks That Changed America

    A lively exploration of architecture, design and urban planning, the series reveals how our homes, towns and parks reflect our history, values, ingenuity and hopes.

    Airdate: April 12th, 2016
  • 1916: The Irish Rebellion

    Narrated by Liam Neeson, this landmark three-part series tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in Dublin during Easter Week 1916, when a small group of Irish rebels took on the might of the British Empire.

    Airdate: April 7th - April 21, 2016
  • FCC Spectrum Auction: What it Means to Michiana

    What is the upcoming FCC spectrum auction and what impact will it have on television broadcasters?

    Airdate: January 7th, 2016
  • Notre Dame Glee Club Centennial Concert

    Performanced at the Morris Performing Arts Center

    Airdate: October 2nd, 2015
  • SB150 Festivities/Bridge Lighting

    The South Bend 150 festivities kick off with an opening ceremony, WNIT covers the event and river lights.

    Airdate: May 22nd, 2015