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South Bend
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The champion colt Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby in 2006 by six and a half lengths and later suffered fatal injuries that spurred new equine research and scholarships. A bronze statue at Churchill Downs honors his legacy and inspires continued care for racehorses. WNDU
- ➤ Today, the free Cinco de Mayo Festival runs from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 2505 W. Grace St, featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, live music + family games that support restoration projects at local historic churches. ABC 57
- ➤ Gray Media and WNDU launched the Star-Spangled Sing-Off on May 1, inviting Americans to submit a cappella renditions of the National Anthem for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid Nashville trip to film a performance as part of the We The People initiative celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. WNDU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A LaPorte resident who bought a winning Powerball ticket at Al’s Supermarket split a $143 million jackpot with a Kansas player, earning nearly $72 million each — 19 additional winners in Michigan City, South Bend and Warsaw claimed prizes over $1 million, marking Indiana’s first win since 2017. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The SBA now offers disaster loans to help restore damaged property in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana areas hit by March tornadoes. Physical damage loan applications are due by June 29 + economic injury applications by January 28. WNDU
- ➤ Jackson Road closed from May 1 due to NIPSCO gas main work will have reduced weekday access and full weekend closures until May 22 — drivers detour via Ireland Road. Locust Road is also closed from May 4 to May 8 for sewer and water main work. South Bend Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Bend firefighters shared water safety tips for families as National Water Safety Month began, with Assistant Chief Derek Erquhart offering key pool safety advice on 16 News Now at Noon (helping everyone stay safe around water). WNDU
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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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