Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, South Bend.
Amazon Web Services opened its new Campus Administration Building between New Carlisle and South Bend yesterday — a facility housing a training center for local residents to learn data center and machine learning skills.
The $11 billion investment partners with Ivy Tech to build a local tech pipeline.
Yesterday, Jun. 3, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on Capitol Hill about the Protect College Sports Act, warning that college sports face decreasing opportunities and urging swift legislative action to protect Olympic and women's sports.
Hoosier Lottery halted sales of its new ($5 Space Invaders Cash Invasion Scratch-off) yesterday due to technical issues that led to a ticket displaying $20 instead of a higher prize.
Affected players may file complaints with the lottery office.
Magnolia Bridegroon (9) received the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver Hero Award Wednesday for taking over CPR when her father collapsed last January; she has practiced CPR at school since kindergarten and her father is recovering as she aims to become a doctor.
Former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Beuerlein told the South Bend Tribune he prefers a 16-team playoff, saying that a 24-team expansion would add too many games.
His remarks come as debate continues over the playoff format.
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua told Congress he opposes a super league model to boost college football broadcast revenue even if pooling rights might raise TV money.
He said the current NBC – and ACC – backed deals are preferable as new proposals remain under review.
The MHSAA state tournament saw mixed results as Buchanan won its softball opener 7-4 on May 30 while Niles and Brandywine were eliminated in baseball semis on June 3; regional semifinals for baseball (Buchanan vs. Bronson at 10 a.m.) and softball (Dowagiac vs. Vicksburg) will be held on Saturday, June 6.
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.
Notre Dame Co-Ed Youth Basketball Camp
9 a.m.-Noon — Joyce Center — Registration required — Learn basketball skills and compete with peers at this engaging youth camp.
Midwest Twilight Imperium Championship
9:00 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — Entry fee varies — Compete against players nationwide in an epic Twilight Imperium tournament.
Point Guard University Basketball Camp - South Bend
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $200 — A 4-day youth basketball camp focused on skill development and competition.
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