Good morning, South Bend.

Cultivate Food Rescue is stepping up to help TSA agents at the South Bend airport by supplying frozen meals after workers lost pay during the government shutdown.

The group delivered 60 meals today (with capacity to provide more as needed) and will continue to support airport staff as demand grows.

After severe weather, the BBB warns homeowners not to hire storm chasers who use high-pressure tactics for quick repairs.

The advisory advises residents to contact their insurance first and check contractor credentials (including references) to avoid scams and ensure quality work.

WSBT22 investigative series wraps up tonight as Bob Montgomery moderates a roundtable discussion on data centers featuring experts weighing the pros & cons and their effect on local progress.

The event airs from 5:30 to 6.

Bibibop Asian Grill held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning at Eddy Street Commons in the former Blaze Pizza location, inviting locals to build their own bowls with various bases, proteins, vegetables and sauces.

Sisters recalling the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak of 1965 remember 82 people died and nearly 700 were injured, and they recall their mother rushing everyone to the basement as dark clouds loomed (a memory they share to honor the local past).

Indiana's state gas tax will increase on Apr.

1, raising the tax at the pump to about 72 cents per gallon and impacting fuel costs for South Bend families. The added funds will go toward local roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects.

The Civil Rights Heritage Center at IUSB is hiring a current student to lead tours and handle archival work for 8 to 12 hours a week at $15 per hour.

The job will run (Mon, Wed, Fri 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tues, Thurs 3 to 7 p.m.) and focuses on sharing local civil rights history.

Notre Dame junior Hannah Hidalgo faces Vanderbilt's sophomore Mikayla Blakes today at 2:30 p.m. ET for the Sweet 16 game at Dickies Arena; the players, who met twice before in high school and AAU, are set for a high-scoring showdown.

Robb Berger, former Marian boys basketball coach, admitted on March 26 that he made a mistake by allowing a non-rostered player into practice before the regional game, which led to his firing and an ongoing battery investigation; he expressed regret but highlighted his long successful tenure with the team.

Crews worked on Four Winds Field yesterday in South Bend to finish new seating + food stalls + private boxes ahead of the South Bend Cubs' opening day on April 3.

Photos show progress in the upper seating deck, admission gate, and box office as the venue nears its debut.

Barr-Reeve, holding a 27-1 record, will face Triton, with a 25-3 record, in the IHSAA Class 1A state championship game tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis; both teams advanced after dramatic semi-state contests.

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.

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.

Fence Games 2026

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Custom Machine Motioneering Inc. — Ticket costs vary — Experience a two-day national fence competition showcasing craftsmanship and innovation in real-world conditions.

Mother & Daughter Sneaker Ball: Princess Edition

3-6 p.m. — Century Center — Cost not specified — Dance and showcase your coolest sneakers at this fun, stylish celebration of the mother-daughter bond.

MATILDA, The Musical

April 24-26 Saint Mary’s College presents a fantastic production of Matilda! Both kids and adults will love this full-blown production with a great cast, professional orchestra, and amazing sets and costumes. Don’t miss it! TIckets at saintmarys.edu/events or at the door.

Spring Latin Dance Celebration

6-10 p.m. — Stockroom East — Free entry — Celebrate spring with vibrant Latin rhythms and dance the night away.