Good morning, South Bend.

North Liberty residents face proposed data centers causing worries about energy use, water demand, and the nearby Potato Creek State Park as the Hexagon solar project nears permit finalization in 2027.

County officials and farmers fear rising land costs and less farmland — concerns echoing past conflicts.

Wigfall Barbershop owner Adeline Wigfall-Jones, 96, cuts hair every day for local clients — showing a strong commitment to community service.

Her daily work keeps a cherished tradition alive.

Notre Dame students built a fully functional Snow Chapel with ice windows (styled as stained glass) on Monday, and the campus held a mass to celebrate the snowy display.

South Bend schools saw no delays or closures Tuesday despite weather-related disruptions in recent weeks; a local team of 17 including transportation, human resources, facilities, the CFO and curriculum director meets nightly to review conditions and protect student safety.

Da’Kori Parker set a new single-game 3-point record for South Bend Riley by hitting 11 from beyond the arc in a 92-58 win against Mishawaka Marian on Feb.

3 — his 35-point game boosted the Wildcats as they gear up for a rivalry match on Feb. 5.

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.

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.

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.

David Lester Learn: Entanglements and Urban Archaeology Exhibition

5-8 p.m. — South Bend Museum of Art — Free entry — Explore the dialogue between David Lester Learn's Urban Archaeology sculptures and recent Entanglements paintings in this unique exhibition.