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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Financial Empowerment Center offers free one-on-one sessions to help locals set finance goals after holiday spending. Program manager Stephanie Ball (SB FEC) advises residents to plan ahead and curb spending as utility bills rise. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell toured potential sites in northwest Indiana on Jan. 13 for a new Bears stadium. Local lawmakers say the move could create jobs and help the region as efforts continue. WSBT
- ➤ Portage High School hired former Michigan City head coach Cody French on Monday after he led his team to a sectional title in 2025 and compiled a 17-16 record in three seasons. The Portage Indians had a 0-10 season last year and expect to improve under his leadership. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ IU will host the National Championship game against Miami on Monday night where ticket prices are steep. Basic seats cost over $3,000 and some have reached over $20,000 (season ticket holder David Beyer confirmed four tickets were made available), leaving many fans scrambling. WSBT
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball returned to the AP poll after two big wins in South Bend, and the Irish will face Louisville & UConn on Thursday and Monday in upcoming contests. South Bend Tribune
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Happy Hour at Hammer & Quill
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Hammer & Quill — $ — Unwind with light hor d’oeuvres, two drink tickets, and live music from the South Bend Symphony String Quintet.
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Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 with Anthony McGill
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an emotionally powerful evening featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 and acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill.
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South Bend Record Show
2 p.m. — River Commons Homeowners Association — Cost varies — Explore a vast collection of records in a peaceful neighborhood setting.
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