Good morning, South Bend.

Bob Sauer, a Wyatt tornado survivor who was 10 when Palm Sunday tornadoes struck on April 11th, 1965, recalls sheltering with his family in a bank vault as the storm destroyed his childhood home.

He later dedicated his life to disaster response—working with FEMA and the Red Cross—to help others.

A 40-year-old South Bend man, Regis Owens, was arrested in Texas on drug dealing charges after investigators tracked him from a March search of a home on O’Brien Street that uncovered 2½ pounds of fentanyl, 1 pound of heroin, and over 1,000 pills—he now awaits extradition to St. Joseph County.

Friday afternoon, Notre Dame students unveiled The Shirt 2025 on the library lawn as part of the 36-year Shirt Project tradition that hides nods to campus history.

The shirt features design details — 'The Play' on the front and 'Sing Her Glory' on the back — and its proceeds help cover unexpected medical costs and support student programs.

Carson Peebles of Mishawaka High School was chosen by South Bend Tribune readers as Student of the Week on April 7 (nominees included students from John Adams High) and next week’s nominees will be announced on Monday.

Notre Dame said Friday that alcohol sales will expand to both premium and general admission seating at football, basketball, and hockey games beginning with the 2025 season—fans can buy drinks at key venues like Notre Dame Stadium, Purcell Pavilion, and Compton Family Ice Arena.

The change ends a long tradition of not serving alcohol at campus games and aims to give attendees a modern sports experience.

St. Joseph County's Emergency Management Agency announced a major upgrade to the county’s tornado siren system to boost severe weather alerts.

The agency will spend $1.5 to upgrade 67 sirens and add 5 new ones in Lakeville, North Liberty, Penn Township and New Carlisle—teams are set to begin work in two weeks.

St. Joseph County property tax bills were mailed on April 10 and include both the spring and fall remittance coupons for property owners.

The spring payment is due May 12 while the fall coupon is due Nov 10, and taxpayers can pay by mail, online, phone or in person with service fees applying for some methods.

Homeowners near New Carlisle and in the Stone Oaks Estates subdivision will meet with county assessor Michael Castellon on Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at the New Carlisle Public Library to contest a steep rise in property assessments; one local home’s value jumped from $298,500 in 2023 to $388,200 in 2024—resulting in over $1,000 extra in taxes that many say is pricing residents out of the neighborhood.

Notre Dame is hosting the National Intercollegiate U.S. Figure Skating Final at Compton Family Ice Arena this weekend on campus.

The event started Friday at noon — nearly 300 skaters, including Olympians, are competing in 46 events with closing ceremonies scheduled for 2:15 p.m. on April 13.

Bob Dylan Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets on sale February 7th — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan as he continues to push his artistic boundaries.

OK Go Concert with Special Guest L.A. Exes

7-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience innovative music and creativity with OK Go and the lively L.A. Exes.

Randy Travis Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets starting at $50 — Experience the timeless country sounds of Randy Travis live in concert.

Poker Run

During this fundraiser, participants collect a card at five different locations in downtown South Bend to try to get the best hand. You can buy $10, $25, or $50 hands with proceeds benefiting local refugees.

2025 Autocross (Solo) Event #1

Full day — Tire Rack Technology Center — $37.50 for SCCA members, $50 for non-members — Experience exciting autocross challenges with courses designed for all skill levels.

Manuscripts in May – Free Book Signing Event

6-8 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Local authors discuss their works and sign books at this engaging event.

Run Happy 50K Event

8 AM - 4 PM — Potato Creek State Park — Registration required — Enjoy a fun and relaxed running experience through beautiful nature trails.

Camerata Singers Concert

4-5:30 p.m. — Wellfield Botanic Gardens — $20 Adult, $8 Child — Experience a unique choral concert exploring the beauty and struggle of Earth.

South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting

6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Free entry — Engage in weekly discussions and foster community connections among local women.

Cirque Italia - Water Circus

7:30-9 p.m. — University Park Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable show featuring a stunning aquatic stage and breathtaking performances.