Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, South Bend.
A new joint exhibition, Moments That Made US, is on display at Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum (897 Thomas St) until Jan.
3. The exhibit, part of America250, connects local history to the American story and launches a series of events including a June lecture on Lafayette.
Dr. Alan Hamlet of Notre Dame warned during a talk on Thursday night at the Elkhart County Historical Museum that rising temperatures are straining Midwest water sources (jeopardizing farming and raising flood risks).
He said local leaders can work together to plan smart adaptations.
Nurses at Memorial Hospital reported their patient load increased from four or five to six patients per nurse — a change that has raised concerns about delayed care.
They met with administrators and surgeons to ask for a return to safer staffing levels.
The Kindness to Prevent Blindness program provides free eye exams and custom glasses to underserved students as it travels to schools in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
The program (launched in 2018 with help from Boling Vision Center) aims to bridge the referral gap.
Notre Dame lacrosse senior attackman Josh Yago (an Air Force grad transfer) leads the team with 47 points and will face Syracuse tomorrow in a Final Four qualifier at campus grounds.
Notre Dame basketball will play an exhibition game at Dayton on Oct.
17 (as part of a Mental Health Awareness event benefiting Jay's Light) to debut its rebuilt roster for the 2026-27 season. The contest marks the first meeting between the teams since 1995.
South Bend Saint Joseph girls tennis won its 18th IHSAA sectional championship yesterday as Coco Burfien and Libby Yergler each posted 2-0 wins.
The team will face a regional semifinal opponent Tuesday at La Porte High School – a step toward their sixth straight regional title.
Notre Dame lacrosse coach Kevin Corrigan honored the legacy of late captain Mike Sennett whose No. 40 jersey is worn by a current player to keep his memory alive on the team.
Ron Shaffer resigned as head coach and dean of students at Plymouth after his January hiring and before coaching a game.
Athletic director Josh Troyer said the school acted swiftly on the personnel change and will search for a replacement as official practices begin early August.
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.
Mosaic Lamp Workshop in South Bend
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — All materials provided — Craft your own beautiful Turkish mosaic lamp in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Beetlejuice Musical
2-5 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the hilariously spooky tale of Lydia Deetz and the ghost-with-the-most in this Broadway musical adaptation.
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