Good morning, South Bend.

The St. Joseph County Police Department increased warnings and citations on U.S. 20 and Indiana 2 near the Amazon data center to address safety concerns from speeding and crashes, issuing 68 warnings, 20 citations, 235 traffic stops and two arrests from March 10th to 15th while saying enforcement will continue as needed.

South Bend police tapes case is headed to trial after Superior Court Judge Jamie Woods denied the common council’s motion to strike evidence—saying the tapes allegedly show police misconduct and racist remarks are needed—and a pre-trial conference is set for May 16 with bench trials planned for June 18 and 20 at the Mishawaka courthouse.

The Studebaker National Museum is hosting 'Landaus, Tourers and Broughams, Oh My!' today at 1:30 p.m. as part of its Speaker Series, and archivist Andrew Beckman will discuss Studebaker coachbuilding history—highlighting design and technological shifts from the horse-drawn era through key models like the 1932-33 St. Regis Brougham, the 1947-52 Starlight Coupe and the 1952-54 Starliner Hardtop.

South Bend Community School Corp. ended its contract with SSC Services for Education by a unanimous board vote on March 17 and will insource custodial, maintenance and landscaping work.

The district will send a termination letter on March 31 and begin a waiting period of 90 days until the contract ends on July 1, a move expected to save about $4 million each year.

Tonya Aerts, a biomedical science teacher at New Prairie, was honored with the 2025 Hero for Young Hearts Adult Advocacy Champion award for her work helping 45 Indiana schools become Heart Safe after a student died in 2017—her efforts now improve emergency response protocols with better AED placement and staff training to save lives.

The Indiana DNR has launched a new website that shows weekly counts of steelhead, coho salmon, chinook salmon and brown trout moving through the fish ladder at Seitz Park in South Bend.

Last week, biologists recorded 537 fish using a motion-activated camera — each fish’s photo is reviewed to track species counts.

Indiana Department of Transportation will host an open house on April 2 at 3:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center in South Bend to present the draft 2026-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program—public can submit comments online or by mail from April 1 to May 15.

South Bend Tribune sports columnist Tom Noie shared his predictions for the 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament.

His analysis outlines first round matchups across four regions (including teams such as UCLA over UC San Diego and Indiana over Utah) as play ramps up after Tuesday’s First Fours and leads into full tournament action on Thursday.

Jourdan Blake has been named Notre Dame football’s new director of player personnel after working two seasons in Colorado’s recruiting department—he takes over from Zaire Turner, who left for USC.

Blake was a reserve defensive back in college and a standout at Princeton High School.

Oliver Mansion Specialty Tour: Gaslights and Granite Boulders

Explore the historic Oliver Mansion on a guided tour that examines its technological evolution and architectural features.

MARA Quarterly Community Meeting

Join us as we discuss progress made since last year and explore opportunities for continued collaboration! As always, feel free to share this invitation with your network or any community members who should be part of the conversation.

Actors From The London Stage Perform Shakespeare's Hamlet

This stage adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet explores themes of madness, revenge, and the supernatural in a compelling interpretation of the classic play.

Duke vs. Notre Dame Lacrosse

12 PM — Arlotta Stadium — Streaming available — Catch the exciting college lacrosse matchup between Duke and Notre Dame live from South Bend.

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny

Bring your pets for a fun photo opportunity with Bunny — 12-4 p.m. — University Park Mall — Free entry — Capture adorable moments with your furry friends this Easter!

South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting

6:45-7:30 a.m. | South Bend, Indiana | Free | Connect with local women in a supportive and inspiring small group setting.

Trinity School Open House

7-8 p.m. | Trinity School at Greenlawn | Free entry | Explore Trinity School's rigorous education and community-focused values during the open house event.

South Bend Amazing Race & Tour

11 a.m. — Chicory Cafe — Individual ticket required — Solve clues and tackle wacky tasks to explore hidden gems in South Bend.

Mother & Daughter Sneaker Ball

4-6:30 p.m. — Century Center — Check event page for pricing — Get ready to groove with your mom for a night of fun and unforgettable memories.

Toddler Sports Classes

5:15-7:15 p.m. — Indiana Invaders Sports Complex (North) — Registration required — Engage your little ones in active sports classes designed for ages 2-6 to promote development and fun.