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South Bend
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eddie, a 7-month-old stray puppy, is now at the South Bend Animal Resource Center and searching for his forever home. He is neutered and current on his shots (ready for adoption) and gets along well with people and other pets. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students from the Gears Youth Robotics Center built a winning robot in a small Osceola workshop and will take it to the world championship in Houston—testing their skills against top teams. WNDU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe storms are expected to develop today as a cold front arrives later—showers will start around 3 p.m. with damaging winds and an isolated tornado possible near 10 or 11 p.m. and a warm high near the low 70s. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Faith leaders from We Make Indiana met at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday to urge city officials to fine landlords with unsafe housing. They said families lacking heat, water, or elevator service deserve safe conditions — and they plan to meet officials again within 60 days. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, April 26, Mental Health Awareness of Michiana hosted Cake in the Park in South Bend — a friendly competition where locals tasted and voted for cakes while raising funds for mental health support initiatives. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football sent two players to the NFL on Day 3 of the draft. Offensive guard Billy Schrauth went to the Buccaneers in the fifth round and defensive tackle Gabriel Rubio (who missed much of his final season after an elbow injury) joined the Steelers in the sixth round. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock praised returning starter quarterback CJ Carr for his strong command of the offense, noting that his leadership could boost the team's readiness for the upcoming season. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Voting is now open for the South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll featuring 26 nominees from 22 schools and six sports. Votes are accepted until Thursday, Apr. 30 (11:59 p.m. ET). South Bend Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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