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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will host drive-thru food distributions across six counties in February — including a South Bend event at a former Kroger parking lot on Feb. 26 — to serve 150 to 300 households per site with pre-packaged food offered on a first-come, first-served basis. WSBT
- ➤ On Friday, Jan. 23, dozens braved cold and snow to participate in the annual March for Life downtown. They marched and gathered indoors where organizers said the event showed solidarity for unborn children. WSBT
- ➤ Rhett, a Basset Hound from Homeward Bound (a local rescue) in Mishawaka, has a chance to win the Lombarky trophy in Discovery's Pupularity Playoffs today. Local residents can vote online (voting is open now) to back the pup in the contest. WSBT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ All westbound lanes of the Indiana Toll Road at mile marker 76 were blocked by a multi-vehicle crash near South Bend on Friday, and crews are working to open the left passing lane. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Madison Hostetler of NorthWood High was named South Bend Tribune Student of the Week for Jan. 19 after readers’ votes selected her from nominees at LaVille Jr/Sr, Mishawaka and Northridge High, highlighting her strong academics, dance skills and volunteer work. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former South Bend Mayor and US Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at Notre Dame on Friday — he discussed public policy, redistricting, and artificial intelligence while urging young people to harness their power for change. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors and emergency management officials advise residents to stay indoors when temperatures drop below 15 degrees; if travel is needed, stock your car with non-perishable food, blankets, a flashlight, a shovel and kitty litter (for traction) and share your route with a family member. They also urge keeping pets inside. WSBT
- ➤ In Mishawaka on Friday, Indiana Treatment Centers held the grand opening of a new substance abuse treatment center that offers personalized care for recovery — officials said a third center will open in Muncie this summer to expand access to services. WSBT
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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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Cinderella Tea Party
7:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Experience the enchanting Cinderella ballet reimagined for families with both classic and contemporary dances.
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