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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City leaders unveiled plans for a three-mile mountain bike trail at Rum Village Nature Park — a proposal part of a broader park upgrade — while community members warn the new trail could harm sensitive woodlands. Officials will meet with developers Wednesday to review feedback. WSBT
- ➤ South Bend and nearby communities will host a week of events from March 16 to 22, including LEGO displays, film screenings, live concerts, and interactive workshops. A featured lecture on James Bond cars is set at Studebaker Museum on March 18 (admission is $2). South Bend Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Bend's annual Mom Son Dance has a Lilo & Stitch theme and will be hosted March 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Morris Performing Arts Center — 211 N. Michigan St. — tickets cost $15 online or at the door. South Bend Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Costco is recalling its meatloaf meal kit due to a salmonella risk from a recalled ingredient, advising customers in Indiana and over 20 states to return the product for a refund. The kits, with sell-by dates from March 5 to March 16, were sold from March 2 to March 13. South Bend Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ According to a study (River Ranch Digital Detox Retreats), Indiana Dunes National Park ranks as the seventh most relaxing national park with 13.85 reviews for calm per 1,000. The 15,000-acre park offers hiking, camping, and beach access, and admission fees apply. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Tribune reporter Kyle Smedley shared his predictions for the NCAA women's basketball tournament, with first games starting Wednesday, Mar. 18. His picks cover rounds through the national championship to help local fans fill out their brackets. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Former Notre Dame players recalled how Lou Holtz pushed them to excel during practice on Monday, March 16 near the football team's game against Michigan. They recounted his direct style (including sending off a player for missing a cue) as part of his legacy shared just before his funeral. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball will face Fairfield in the Round of 64 on Saturday, March 21 at a host site in Columbus after a strong season run that included wins against top teams. Coach Niele Ivey stressed winning the 3-point battle and rigorous defense as the key strategy. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Voting is now open for the South Bend Tribune Girls Basketball Player of the Year poll, featuring 21 nominees from 16 local schools. The poll runs until Thursday, March 19 at 11:59 p.m. ET. South Bend Tribune
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We Are Phoenix - Music of Rebirth and Renewal
The South Bend Chamber Singers will present the Indiana premiere of a new oratorio for choir and strings with video projections by American composer Tim Takach. We Are Phoenix illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. With the Notre Dame Children's Choir.
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Neighborhood Evolution: Explore South Bend's Small Developer Ecosystem
5-10 p.m. — Aloft South Bend — Event cost varies — Discover how local developers are revitalizing South Bend through transformative projects and innovative community strategies.
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Polish Easter Food Blessing
12-6 p.m. — St. Joseph Young Men's Society — Free entry — Celebrate culture with traditional Polish food and community activities.
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Easter Elegance: Brunch with the Bunny
2-4:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — Reservations required — Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch featuring prime rib, action stations, and Bunny photos.
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