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South Bend
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Margaret’s House hosts its Winter Walk on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. starting in its parking lot on Washington Street; participants will walk a mile ending at South Bend City Church to raise funds for women who rely on daily walking while the building undergoes renovation (with community partner support). South Bend Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, St. Joseph County saw record tourism driven by Notre Dame football games, a concert, and new attractions including a major New Carlisle project that added 141,000 rooms as rental bookings climbed 20%. This boost brought $1.5 billion and 5.7 million visitors with nearly 13,000 tourism jobs. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau serving Northern Indiana warns online daters in South Bend about romance scams that may trick victims into moving stolen funds. It advises stopping contact, alerting banks, and reporting suspicious activity to the FTC. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Riley beat Adams 87-67 in the NIC boys basketball game with Tyrese Jones & Da'Kori Parker each scoring over 20 points, fueling the team's win. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame basketball programs will open the 2026-27 season on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Rome (Italy), with the men’s team playing its first regular season game abroad and the women’s team following later to kick off their season. Both games require an NCAA waiver. South Bend Tribune
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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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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.
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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.
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Michiana Home Show
10 AM – 7 PM — Century Center — Free entry — Explore vendor booths showcasing home improvement and design.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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