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South Bend
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSBT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSBT
- ➤ 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. 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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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.
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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.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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