Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend police are clearing snowy roads and helping stranded drivers after hundreds of crashes and slideoffs, video evidence shows officers using specialized equipment + local resources.

Unemployment claims in Indiana increased last week with 7,593 initial filings compared to 4,665 the previous week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average price for regular gasoline in the Midwest region increased to $2.60 per gallon last week from $2.58, and is now roughly 6.3% below the national average while also recording a 10% drop over the past year.

Five Star Life, a 20-year initiative, helps students build leadership and confidence through in-school programs and an Innovative Learning Campus in Union — where local youth like South Bend student Camilla rediscover their worth and grow academically and personally.

Snoop Dog, a playful 1-year-old Yorkie mix, is available for adoption today in Grand Rapids and can easily find a home in South Bend (he is crate-trained, up-to-date on shots, and gets along with other dogs).

Interested families should call his foster mom at 616-949-7813.

Macri’s in South Bend will offer special IU-themed treats — a nod to Hoosier pride — as fans gear up for Monday’s national championship game against the Hurricanes.

NorthWood's Naima Ghaffar won her second consecutive IHSAA girls wrestling state championship Friday at the Corveta Coliseum — she beat Garrett senior Neveah Wilson 10-5 in a decisive third-round match.

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.

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.

South Bend Record Show

2 p.m. — River Commons Homeowners Association — Cost varies — Explore a vast collection of records in a peaceful neighborhood setting.

FUJI BJJ South Bend Winter Championship

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. — Century Center — Tournament entry fees apply — Experience top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition at the South Bend Winter Championship.

Next to Normal by Phoenix Performing Arts

3:00-5:30 p.m. — Goshen Theater — Tickets available online now — A powerful rock musical that explores the complexities of mental illness in a suburban family through heartfelt music and storytelling.