Good morning, South Bend.

A 4-year-old drowned in Syracuse Lake over the weekend after wandering from home around 4:45 p.m. Sunday—police found the child in three feet of water beneath a pier and attempted CPR before the child died at the hospital in what investigators ruled was an accidental incident.

Overnight between May 31 and June 1, Mishawaka police reported that a suspect used a BB gun to damage windows on 14 vehicles and a trailer park home—residents are asked to review outdoor camera footage and share any tips for a reward.

Over the weekend, Indiana State Police conducted a high visibility patrol in South Bend—issuing 31 tickets, 22 warnings and making multiple arrests including a 53-year-old man from Georgia after a chase along Ralph Jones Drive to East Jefferson Road while also rescuing a wandering goat near Family Dollar until the Animal Resource Center retrieved it.

Dashawn Hill, 31, was arrested on May 30 after Mishawaka police responded to a stabbing on West Broadway and Clay Street where a victim suffered an upper arm wound and was taken to a hospital, and Hill was later found about two miles away at Parkview Terrace Apartments and now faces a level five felony domestic battery charge by means of a deadly weapon.

A South Bend man, Dashawn Hill, was arrested last week on Broadway Street in Mishawaka for allegedly stabbing his ex-boyfriend and is now held at St. Joseph County jail facing a domestic battery charge by means of a deadly weapon.

At West Side Elementary, third grade students improved their IREAD-3 scores in March with 70.9% passing, and Concord Community Schools has opened a summer window for retakes so students who did not pass can test two more times before it closes on June 27—district officials expect final results to show further progress when released in August.

Penn’s star Ava Zachary and New Prairie’s Ava Geyer were named Co-MVPs while their coaches, Beth Zachary and Derek Hicks, earned Co-Coach of the Year honors this season.

Both teams finished 11-1 in league play — with Penn winning the conference crown via a tiebreaker — showing strong performance in NIC softball.

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.

South Bend Royal Princess Ball

12:00 – 3:30 PM — Holiday Inn Mishawaka — Ticket required — Experience a magical day of princess-themed fun with character meet and greets, performances, and games.

South Bend Women’s Small Group

6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Contact for details — Connect with local women in a supportive and hybrid group setting.

Elkhart Jazz Festival Featuring Diana Krall

8 AM – 5 PM — The Lerner Theatre — Individual tickets from $34 — Experience a weekend of captivating jazz performances with headliner Diana Krall kicking off the festival.

Midwest Twilight Imperium Championship

9 AM – 10 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — Free parking — Compete for galactic glory in the highly anticipated second annual Twilight Imperium tournament.

Open House at Stunning Renovated American Foursquare

2-4 p.m. — 320 Howard St, South Bend, IN — Free entry — Explore a beautifully renovated home with modern amenities close to downtown and a major university.