Good morning, South Bend.

Tuesday morning the South Bend Fire Department rescued 13 ducklings from a storm drain near Walmart on Ireland Road — they reunited mama duck and her babies in a nearby retention pond.

Lightning struck AAA Furniture Tuesday evening near McKinley, east of the railroad tracks, and the store burst into flames as firefighters battled the blaze for several hours.

The Better Business Bureau advises sellers to research online platforms + use secure payment methods during spring cleaning while confirming payments before shipping items and meeting buyers in safe, public locations.

Potawatomi Zoo opened its Zoo Luminate event Wednesday night from 7-11 p.m. and offered families a chance to see hand-painted Chinese lanterns of sea creatures and a rainforest display with animatronics; the event runs every Wednesday through Sunday until June 28.

Frankie the rhino arrives at Potawatomi Zoo today, drawing local visitors eager to see him (the zoo's newest attraction).

Forever Learning Institute offers free lifelong learning classes for adults 50+ taught by volunteers at 54191 N.

Ironwood Road. The courses cover subjects like dance, music and foreign languages and require no tests or grades.

South Bend Community Schools will expand its Pre-K program to six more elementary schools for the 2026-27 year — raising the total to 14 locations with small, full-day classes limited to 12 students — and families can enroll now online.

Demolition is underway on the former Qualex building as city officials determined it was unsafe due to severe deterioration and a collapsing roof.

The project, funded by the Redevelopment Commission with $365,000, is expected to finish July 4.

At yesterday's Earth Day, ecologists shared tips to protect our health and the planet by recommending more walking or biking, eating plant-based meals, and reusing items to cut waste and air pollution.

Dr. Wynne Armand said these actions can boost physical and mental well-being.

Michaela Mabrey, who spent 11 seasons with Notre Dame women's basketball, left the coaching staff on April 22; the team will start a new season without her influence + build a fresh leadership approach.

Several former Notre Dame players, including running back Jeremiyah Love, are expected to be drafted today at 8 p.m. in Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft; up to ten players may have their names called as fans follow the action on ESPN.

The Adams softball team stunned No. 10 St. Joe's 8-4 at Clay High School on Wednesday night by rallying from a 3-1 deficit—building momentum ahead of their rivalry game tonight.

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.

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.

DisruptHR South Bend 4.0

4-7 p.m. — The Brick — Free entry — Discover bold ideas that challenge traditional views on work and leadership in a fast-paced format.

Indiana's Mac & Cheese Festival 2026

5-10 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Cost info unavailable — A cheesy, fun-filled celebration of comfort food in South Bend.