Good morning, South Bend.

A fire on Monday, June 8 on the Lafayette Building's fifth floor led to safety inspections that have closed Lafayette Blvd between Washington Street and Jefferson Boulevard and a section of the west sidewalk near Allegra Marketing Printing — no injuries were reported and detours run via Main Street.

Meta announced on Monday that it would launch America's Workforce Academy to train Indiana workers in building data centers + it will invest over $115 million into the program that will operate in three other cities.

Indiana Michigan Power will pause disconnects for late payments today because of dangerous heat — the company will monitor weather conditions and extend the moratorium as needed while scheduling breaks for workers to stay hydrated.

South Bend International Airport is conducting fire training from June 9 to 11, with live burns held daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the airfield's northwest corner; flight operations are affected by the training.

Residents attended a public listening session Tuesday night at Moran Elementary School in Osceola to discuss railroad crossing safety improvements, hosted by the Michiana Area Council of Governments with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties.

A second session will take place today from 6-8 p.m.

Saint Joseph Plymouth Medical Center is expanding cancer care closer to home.

The center will add infusion services, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation treatments, with construction set to finish in the coming months.

Residents can beat the summer heat by visiting public libraries, museums, splash pads, and pools in the area.

South Bend community members can use discovery passes and programs that offer free or low-cost access to local attractions + enjoy a cool, fun day out.

South Bend Cubs compete in a six-game series with Peoria at Four Winds Field this week to clinch a playoff spot; winning five games or prompting five rival losses will secure the division lead in the first half + they could bring postseason baseball back to town.

Voting is open for the South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll with 33 nominees & 20 schools in various sports.

Voters can cast their votes until Friday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Former Notre Dame baseball standout Trey Mancini returned to the majors with the Angels on Monday when he went 3-for-4 after a 1,043-day absence; the 34-year-old had been released by four teams over the past 34 months after his stage 3 colon cancer treatment.

Penn High School's unified track team won its first IHSAA state championship on Saturday, June 6 at North Central High School with a meet record of 129 points.

Coach Bennett Blazo said the team grew from 22 to 92 athletes and celebrated a key milestone—highlighting the program's success.

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.

Concours d'Lemons

12-5 p.m. — Studebaker National Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the quirkiest cars and most ridiculous trophies at this fun automotive show.