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Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Bank of Northern Indiana announced its February mobile food distributions across several counties including South Bend, Plymouth, Mentone, Knox, La Porte, and Elkhart. The drive-through events (all first come, first served) will serve between 150 and 300 households per location. ABC 57
- ➤ Batty is a two-year-old neutered dog who loves playing with toys and giving affection. He gets along well with other dogs, cats, and children and is available for adoption (contact the local shelter for details). WSBT
- ➤ Photos from yesterday's snowstorm capture plow trucks and residents clearing sidewalks along Western + Dubail Avenues in downtown South Bend. The images show widespread snow removal efforts across the city in response to heavy snowfall. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ South Bend Parks and Arts will host a community engagement event at Rum Village Park on Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Technology Resource Center, offering a presentation from Site Design Group at 5:30 p.m. to review concept designs for the park's Master Plan. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 people attended a candlelight vigil at Studebaker Fountain in Leeper Park on Jan. 25 to honor Alex Pretti, an American citizen fatally shot in Minneapolis by a Border Patrol officer on Jan. 24. South Bend Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Bend offers a week of events from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, featuring free film screenings at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, an art exhibit at Moreau Gallery, live theater, winter sports like night skiing and snow tubing plus a chili tour and concerts at local venues. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The Cat Lady Cafe celebrated helping over 300 cats find homes in less than three years and offers guests a place to enjoy coffee and play with adoptable cats — a community effort in partnership with the Humane Society. It is open daily except Wednesday. WSBT
- ➤ Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City is accepting nationwide applications for its 44th festival, held Aug. 15-16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists must apply by April 2 to compete for ($3,000 awards) and join live demos and fine art exhibits. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Tribune has asked readers to help pick this week’s Student of the Week with nominees from Mishawaka High, NorthWood High, and Northridge High. Voting is open until noon on Thursday, Jan. 29, and the winner will be featured in Friday’s online report and Monday’s print edition. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Families saw a preview of the new PBS kids show Phoebe and Jay at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at Notre Dame on Saturday. South Bend native Genie Deez hosted the event with autographs and discussion before the show premieres on Feb. 2. ABC 57
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Winter Restaurant Week runs downtown until Feb. 8, featuring special menus from 30 local restaurants — Burger Night on Jan. 29 at Galien American Legion Post, a Chili Tour in St. Joseph plus a fry on Jan. 30, and Sunday Breakfast on Feb. 1 at VFW Post 360. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fairfield basketball teams continue a strong winning tradition with only one losing season in the last five years. The teams are set to face tough opponents soon (energized by a new $13.8 million fieldhouse and a focus on early youth involvement) as they build on their consistent performance this season. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ University of Notre Dame announced the Fighting Irish’s 2026 football schedule on Friday. The season starts Sept. 6 with a Shamrock Series game against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field (Green Bay) and ends Nov. 28 against Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome. ABC 57
- ➤ South Bend area IHSAA girls basketball sectional brackets were revealed Sunday at 4:00 p.m. ET, listing match-ups for Classes 4A through 1A ahead of a tournament starting in nine days. Fans can follow live updates online for extra pairing details. 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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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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