December 2024: Visit the South Bend dinosaur museum, Behind the scenes of United Youth Theater, Meet therapy dogs Milo and Sierra, Learn about Riley's Best Buddies program, Gingerbread house building contest, Mr. Ponder's dad jokes
November 2024. Our 2024 Election Special special includes: Early Voting, Presidential & Gubernatorial Analysis, Music and Politics, IUSB Gubernatorial Watch Party, Interview with Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer McCormick, Riley Alum/School Board Candidate, Student Round Table Discussion, Shoes in Politics
October 2024. Happy Halloween! Our annual fall special includes: Riley H.S. Blood Drive, Cooper's Halloween Movie Picks, Dr. Von Grogg's Drink Lab, Tarot Cards, Candy Tiers, "Creep Stream" Short Film
December 2023. Join us for the debut episode of KIDS IN THE BEND Hosted by seniors Will Atkins and Miya Mason, here are today's stories and segments: Computer science students spin their spirobots Experience the amazing animals at Potawatomi Zoo Meet the fuzzy gang with Roz Puppets Build some fun LEGO creations Rockin' the mic with U93's Big Perm "Harry Potter" houses at Jackson school Stay fit with Reese & Isaiah Get to know "The Nutcracker"
Fall 2023. Happy Halloween! Our annual fall special includes: The Pity Party Niles Scream Park 50th Nervato Axe Man History of Dracula Ghost Adventures Carnivale Du Morte The I.T. Kids Hat Men in Black History of Frankenstein On the Street with Jerelle Adams Track or Treat Top 5 Horror Movies “Hysteria” Music Video
Fall 2022. On today's special holiday show: Downtown South Bend Tree Lighting Ceremony, South Bend students give back, "Home Fur the Howlidays" pet adoption, IU South Bend Sock Hop Fundraiser, Riley High School Choraliers, Matt's family Christmas tradition, a message from our superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings.
Fall 2022. May. A spooky spectacular hosted by Nissandra, Mistress of the Night.
Spring 2022. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join our students as they discuss various aspects of mental health. We also aired an hour long audio version of the show on WETL 91.7 FM .
Fall 2021. On this special Halloween edition of BUZZ IN THE BEND we feature paranormal investigation, the history of Halloween candy, a visit to Niles Scream Park, and two spooky short films: THE MINNESOTA MALLET KILLER and TRAPPED.
November 2020. The SBS-TV student news team brings you up-to-date coverage of local, state and national elections. This special edition includes presidential candidate profiles, early voting, predictions and analysis, interviews with high school and university political science experts, and voting information.
March 2020. During this unprecedented time, our broadcast media students had a unique opportunity to cover the ongoing COVID-19 story. While following guidelines for public safety, some of our students and Mr. Richardson spent a week assembling this special news show focused on the effect of the virus locally, nationally and worldwide. Our topics include the effects on: local businesses, schools, colleges, pets, exchange students, and Portugal.