Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend First Fridays will host a Kids' Night Out in downtown this month, closing several blocks from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features face painting, dining, dancing and a Studebaker car show with a $5 admission fee.

Second Chance Small Dog Rescue is urgently seeking foster homes for two retired Cocker Spaniels for its Foster to Adopt program; one is 3.5 years old with blue eyes and the other is 2.5 years old with a heart murmur.

Interested locals should call Mary at 574+524+6040 for details.

South Bend Police will host a free community cookout on June 12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center at 1522 Linden Ave from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can enjoy food, drinks, games and prizes with local partners present.

Potawatomi Zoo is hosting its annual Children's Day on June 10, offering free entry for children 14 and under from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 500 S.

Greenlawn Ave (Zoo Keeper Chats, a visit by Big Perm, and credit union giveaways add to the fun).

On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Better Business Bureau warned South Bend residents about driveway paving scams that pressure homeowners into paying large amounts upfront without written contracts.

BBB President Jan Diaz advised residents to verify contractors (by checking reviews and using credit cards) to protect their money.

Legendary steam locomotive Big Boy 4014 arrived in Argos on Friday afternoon along Ironwood Rd for a 30-minute maintenance stop, drawing thousands of rail fans to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

The train will pass through Knox on July 16th as part of its scheduled tour.

Mishawaka High School held its commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 4 at its football field, where graduates in caps and gowns celebrated with family and staff.

Photos captured students walking the stage and adjusting their tassels—marking a milestone in their academic journey.

Main Street between Marion and LaSalle will close Monday, June 8 until Friday, June 26 for a water main installation tied to the $24 million Madison Lifestyle District project — a key element in downtown redevelopment, with a detour from Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard via Marion and Colfax.

Crews will begin milling and paving Ireland Road between Ironwood Drive and Miami Street starting Monday and are expected to finish by June 26th; drivers should use alternate routes during delays.

The Ireland Road paving project begins Monday, June 8 on a 2.8-mile stretch from Ironwood Drive to Miami Street and is scheduled for completion Friday, June 26 (weather permitting) while drivers should plan an alternate route due to heavy traffic delays.

South Bend firefighters warn against heat stroke and the risks of leaving children & pets in hot vehicles as temperatures rise, with assistant chief Derek Erquhart sharing safety tips on 16 News Now at Noon.

Notre Dame women's basketball announced the hiring of Jared Newson as director of player development and assistant coach on Friday, replacing longtime assistant Michaela Mabrey.

The team also added its ACC/SEC Challenge rematch against Vanderbilt, which will be played Thursday, Dec. 3 at Memorial Gymnasium.

Senior Tate Guyton led Saint Joseph to win the IHSAA boys golf sectional at Erskine Park on Friday, June 5, scoring 303 among 10 teams and setting the stage for the team to advance to the Lake Central Regional on Thursday, June 11.

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.