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South Bend
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Potawatomi Zoo is reopening its Winter Weekends today and Sunday (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) after a closure last week due to extreme cold weather. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1964, local residents boycotted Kreamo Bakery for not hiring Black workers + the boycott led the company to hire two Black employees. IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage is sharing this story along with three others in a new online local history encyclopedia coming in 2027. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Indiana Landmarks awarded over $3 million in 2025 to local nonprofits and cities to help preserve historic sites around Michiana. Grants cover architectural assessments, repairs and programming at places such as Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church and St. Thomas More Academy in South Bend. ABC 57
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tribune Talk will host a panel discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. to review Senate Bill 248 and its impact on South Bend Community School Corp. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Myangel Jackson of Mishawaka High School was named Tribune's Student of the Week for Jan. 26 by reader votes, while nominees from NorthWood and Northridge were also recognized (check back Monday for next week’s nominations). South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Prescott Horvath, an offensive lineman at Marian, has committed to Indiana as a preferred walk-on after earning back-to-back IFCA All-State honors. He accepted on Thursday after receiving offers from eight programs and impressing Indiana coaches (despite a past hip injury). South Bend Tribune
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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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South Bend Polar Plunge
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Register for participation — Dive into the frosty fun while supporting Special Olympics Indiana athletes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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