Good morning, South Bend.

Ronald McDonald House Michiana launched a $3.2 million Rooftop Backyard Capital Campaign to build an outdoor healing space for families at Beacon Children’s Hospital.

Construction starts this year (including a climate-controlled Four Seasons Room and an inclusive playground) as community fundraising efforts continue.

The YMCA of Greater Michiana in downtown South Bend held a Hard Hat Tour on Wednesday to give local families a sneak peek of slated renovations at its childcare center.

The project aims to improve services and offer a more affordable childcare option (renderings reveal the planned upgrades).

Freddy's fast food restaurant will come to the south side in Mishawaka after city leaders approved rezoning of the former United Federal Credit Union building on Bremen Highway during Monday night’s council meeting.

Work will begin in the future, though no start date has been announced.

Nearly 500 students at Monroe Elementary School took part in a one-day financial literacy camp on Wednesday, learning about taxes, rent, and budgeting.

First Source Bank partnered with Junior Achievement (with 44 volunteers) to offer the hands-on program.

Oregon-Davis Elementary 4th and 5th graders are traveling to Louisville for a national archery competition, marking only the second year the team has advanced this far in the season.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun extended the gas tax suspension for 30 days to offer Hoosiers a 12.4% discount on gasoline — a measure aimed at easing price rises amid the war in Iran.

A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry sickened 34 people, including some in Indiana, with symptoms beginning between Feb.

26 and Mar. 31. CDC experts advise washing hands and avoiding close contact with birds to prevent infection.

Nurses Appreciation Week honors nurses with free meals and discounts at participating local businesses from May 6 until May 12 (staff ID is required to redeem offers).

Concord Minutemen won 4-2 against NorthWood Tuesday, May 6 with senior pitcher Myles Jones — who threw a complete game with no errors — helping the team reach a 10-3 season start and showcasing a deep 15-player senior class.

Golden Tempo, winner of the 151st Kentucky Derby, will skip the Preakness on May 16 at Pimlico Racecourse to protect his health and performance — trainer Cherie DeVaux said the decision pauses his Triple Crown bid.

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.

The Amazing Amico Bros World Tour Live

8-10 p.m. — The Drop Comedy Club — $20-25 — Experience an outrageous night of chaotic comedy and live music with Zac and Crack Amico.