Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend 6th District Council member Sheila Niezgodski is hosting a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, Apr.

11 at Rum Village Nature Center; volunteers will meet at 9:30 a.m. for coffee plus doughnuts and supplies, and residents can also join Tire Collection Day from 8 a.m. to noon.

Pierce Road near the LaPorte County line reopened Thursday afternoon after high water forced its closure earlier this week and caused a car crash on Tuesday near North Liberty.

Photos from Tuesday, April 7 show Orbit Music in Mishawaka showcasing its collection of records, cassette tapes, CDs, and VHS tapes as the store prepares for Record Store Day on April 18.

Indiana Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter today urging community members to embrace ecological citizenship by caring for nature and addressing poverty as part of living the Catholic faith (Notre Dame experts helped shape the vision).

Consumers can learn how to spot greenwashing as Earth Day approaches by checking labels like 'non-toxic' or 'less waste' for clear proof before eco-friendly purchases are made.

A new southern white rhino named Frankie arrived at Potawatomi Zoo last week and is now adjusting to new zookeepers and routines + visitors can look forward to seeing him soon.

Colfax Avenue will close on April 13 for AEP utility work (from near the East Bank Trail to Hill Street) as part of a streetscape project designed to add bike and pedestrian paths, with further work planned in the coming months.

Following a 15% plunge in oil prices and a new gas tax holiday declared by Governor Mike Braun, South Bend gas prices have dropped to about $4.12 per gallon.

The 30-day tax break is effective today and may lead to lower prices as state officials monitor price fluctuations.

INDOT crews are resurfacing nearly 12 miles of State Road 23 between North Liberty and South Bend, forcing lane closures and one-lane traffic today.

The work will continue until the end of November & a full closure for a small structure replacement is planned for late May.

Spring property tax season has started for St. Joseph County residents as new governor tax laws take effect.

Bills use last year's property values, and residents who appealed may receive a credit in November if their adjusted value is not applied (payments are due May 10).

Notre Dame football linebacker Kahanu Kia, a sixth-year junior with a mature view after his mission and injury, is set to embrace his special teams role this season, relying on hard work and family support (his college teammate brother) to guide him on and off the field.

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.

Monday’s Were Made Mahj!

6-8 p.m. — Manny's Sports Bar — Ticket required — Enjoy a fun night of Mahjong with guidance and good company at a local hotspot.

BACA's South Bend Learning Center Ice Cream Social

12-3 p.m. — Behavior Analysis Center for Autism BACA — Free entry — Enjoy ice cream and discover sensory-friendly resources for children with autism.

Pure Breeds Of Comedy VOL. 3 (Mother's Day Edition)

8-11 p.m. — Century Center — 25% of profits support a charitable cause — Enjoy a laugh-filled Mother's Day special with top comedians.