Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend Police are responding to a reported shooting at 2106 S Gerturde Street as of 8 p.m. and advise residents to avoid the area + no details on injuries or suspects have been released.

Miriam Aguilar opened her new bilingual childcare center inside the Emporium Building in South Bend’s East Race neighborhood on Monday.

The center received a state grant from the FSSA micro-facility pilot program—helping home operators scale up—and now offers 30 daycare spots while teaching children Spanish for bilingual skills.

South Bend Community School Corporation said two Riley High School students in the Graphic Design CTE program earned national recognition in the 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards — Jaylon Woods received a Gold Medal for his graphic design piece 'Marigold' and Sora Snyder earned a Silver Medal for their digital art 'Collage of Chaos.' They have been invited to a national celebration at Carnegie Hall to be honored with other top young artists.

South Bend International Airport announced a $14 million expansion to improve traffic flow and traveler experience.

Construction will start this summer and finish by summer 2026—using revenue sources rather than local tax dollars.

South Bend will repave more than 90 streets this summer and spend about ($10 million) to reconstruct roads in poor condition.

Road closures will occur during regular business hours (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) with paving taking three to five days per street and work continuing until mid-November.

Drivers in South Bend faced a repaving project on Bendix Drive that began Monday between Cleveland and Portage—this work near the entrance to Meijer meant through traffic was rerouted.

The project is expected to continue for two weeks—drivers are advised to plan alternate routes.

South Bend announced on Monday that its 2025 paving season began this week with $10 million set aside for over 90 pavement projects across 48 lane miles, to be completed by city and contractor crews.

Work will continue through mid-November and drivers should expect delays during construction hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.—signage will warn residents of street closures.

Former South Bend schools CFO Kareemah Fowler said at a press briefing on May 19 that the Brown Administration Building renovation cost $3.2 million and stayed under the board-approved $5 million budget—contradicting claims of a $5.7 million overspend.

Her attorney added that board investigators have yet to contact Fowler and did not rule out a lawsuit.

Notre Dame lacrosse lost 14-12 to Penn State after holding a 12-6 lead until they failed to score in the final 18½ minutes—Penn State scored eight unanswered goals in Annapolis to reach the Final Four.

Chris Kavanagh, a senior and Tewaaraton Award finalist, ended his Notre Dame career with three goals and two assists as he prepares to join the Premier Lacrosse League.

Area high school girls tennis sectionals will begin this week with hosts Saint Joseph, Penn, Concord, NorthWood, LaPorte and Culver Academies, and South Bend Saint Joseph’s team will play John Glenn on May 21 at Leeper Park as they defend their state title — pairings were set by IHSAA Monday night.

Candle Making Classes

2:30-4:00 p.m. — 304 S Main St — Materials included — Unleash your creativity while making your own unique candles.

German Township Community Picnic

9:30 p.m. — 51755 Portage Rd, South Bend, IN — Cash donations or pantry items — Enjoy an evening with Martin's chicken, sides, and beverages at this community gathering.

Women’s Wellness Awareness Event

4-6 p.m. — OneRoof Southeast Neighborhood Center — No RSVP needed — Engage in crafts and resources while enjoying snacks at this family-friendly wellness event.

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

8:45-11:00 p.m. — South Bend Scottish Rite — Candlelight experience — Enjoy a mesmerizing tribute to Coldplay's greatest hits performed by a string quartet.

Pizza and Paint: A Mental Health Awareness Gathering

5-7 p.m. — St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center — Free entry — Enjoy a creative painting session paired with delicious pizza while raising mental health awareness.

The Big Run 5K

7-8:30 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a 5K and support community initiatives.

Lowbrow Sideshow 2025

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Brett Gordon's Towing and Repair — $8 Pre-Sale, $10 Door — Celebrate local art, music, and custom vehicles at this vibrant annual festival.

South Bend Women’s Small Group

6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Contact for details — Engage with the community in a supportive women's group setting.

Watercolor Painting Class for Beginners

10 AM – 12 PM — Howard Park, Farmer Room — $5/class, $30/session — Learn the basics of watercolor painting with an enthusiastic instructor focused on technique and creativity.

Ben Folds Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets range from $78 to $176 — Experience the musical stylings of Ben Folds in an intimate concert setting.