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Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Niele Ivey and senior KK Bransford spoke about celebrating Black excellence and serving as role models during Black History Month.

The South Bend school board said at a meeting on Feb.

9 that the state audit report covering up to June 2023 did not include an investigation into alleged grade changes — officials noted that new systems are in place to prevent misconduct. The audit report will be published soon.

Operation Education is investigating the way local high school graduation rates are calculated.

Data released in January shows Indiana seniors graduated at a rate of 91.83% statewide and 95% at Mishawaka High—leading school leaders to caution that not all diploma recipients may be counted.

An anonymous $2.25 million donation is set to transform two spaces at Holy Cross College; $750,000 will fund a new Residence Hall Chapel opening in August and $1.5 million will support a future Center for Campus Ministry in the upcoming Student Union.

Activist Jeanne White-Ginder urged Indiana lawmakers on Feb.

10 to update HIV criminal laws that punish low-risk actions and continue to fuel stigma. She encouraged Hoosiers to contact officials ahead of Feb. 28 HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day (aiming to replace fear with facts).

St. Joseph County remains uncertain about the future of the rural ambulance service as the current contract with South Bend for advanced life support may not be renewed.

Township leaders say local officials need time until 2028 to secure funding and staffing if communities must run services independently.

In March, former Mishawaka mayor Jeff Rea survived a widow-maker heart attack after doctors at Beacon Medical Group reopened his blocked LAD artery, and he later began cardiac rehab at Memorial Hospital.

Saint Joseph boys basketball beat Penn 67 to 58 on Tuesday night at Alumni Gym.

Braylen White scored 16 and Elijah King scored 17, securing an 8+ win streak and moving them to the top of the NIC standings.

Saint Joseph's Arianna Rowell averaged 27.3 points and was named NIC girls basketball MVP while Penn coach Kristi Ulrich earned NIC Coach of the Year after leading her team to a perfect conference record — top honors for the 2025-26 season.

Notre Dame baseball outfielder Jayce Lee explained his new hitting approach using analytics as he prepares for his sophomore season in 2026.

During Tuesday’s game, Riley hosted Adams and remembered late basketball star Jaraan Cornell with a moment of silence and flower presentation at midcourt — a tribute to his historic buzzer-beating shot that once united the community.

Projections show Notre Dame women's basketball heading to Los Angeles as a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

ESPN and other mock brackets revised expectations after the team’s recent ACC loss to Virginia; it may face Mississippi State or Oregon in the opening round.

Notre Dame baseball junior right-hander Jack Radel explained his new approach by emphasizing teamwork with catcher Davis Johnson and control adjustments as he prepares for the season.

He cited points of emphasis that will guide his pitching in 2026.

Notre Dame baseball catcher Davis Johnson discussed his MLB influences ahead of the 2026 season opener at Florida Atlantic & he said his insights will guide his approach during the game.

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.

Ryan O'Flanagan Stand-Up Comedy Show

6:30-9 p.m. — Cheers Bar and Grill — $12 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Ryan O'Flanagan and local comedians.