Good morning, South Bend.

A Saint Joseph High School van carrying the quiz bowl team tipped onto its side Saturday morning about 10-15 miles from West Lafayette, but all 9 students and 1 teacher were unharmed (emergency crews responded quickly and Principal Kennedy arranged for the team to return to school).

The History Museum displays South Bend newspaper excerpts that reveal moments from 1901 to 1962—featuring a flywheel crash at Studebaker and a 1928 report on forgetful passengers.

This archive provides a clear window into our local past.

On Thursday, Sen. Linda Rogers withdrew Senate Bill 248 that would have set up a local commission to select South Bend school board members — she said she will continue working with community leaders to support the schools.

Mishawaka Planning Commission approved Gurley Leep’s final site plan for a new 72-acre auto mall at Capital Avenue and Cleveland Road on Monday — the project will include eight dealerships, a maintenance facility, and a car wash, with construction set to begin in 2027 and traffic updates by 2036.

On Saturday, Jan. 17, the Penn swim team clinched the NIC girls meet title at the Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center scoring 673 points while showing star performances from Barnes, Riggins, and McGrath.

Adams, led by seniors Szakaly & Kricheff, finished second and look ahead to the postseason.

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.