Good morning, South Bend.

The finalized Rum Village Park Master Plan awaits a vote from the South Bend Park Board on Monday, June 15 at a community meeting.

South Bend Police will host the annual School's Out Cookout on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center where local school kids can enjoy free food, drinks, games & prizes to celebrate summer.

Downtown South Bend reopens its Kids’ Night Out event today after a weather delay.

The free block party runs 5 to 9 p.m. on the 100 and 200 blocks of Michigan Street and features an outdoor viewing of 'Zootopia 2' until 11 p.m.

After severe storms halted service late Thursday, the South Shore Line resumed regular runs from South Bend to Millennium Station in Chicago today.

Officials urge passengers to monitor the app for updates — repair work continues as conditions are closely watched.

Partial demolition began Friday, June 12 at Good Shepherd Montessori School in South Bend on its 55-year-old bell tower; the work will reduce the 110 ft structure to under 60 ft to preserve its legacy before the school year starts in August.

Kaity Schultz, 37, was paralyzed from the waist down when a tree fell on her car last month near LaPorte; she was airlifted to South Bend and is now in a rehabilitation facility in Chicago — doctors remain cautious about her recovery.

Twin tornadoes touched down near LaCrosse in LaPorte County on Friday, June 12, 2026, as WSBT 22 captured the first video of the storm; the full damage is still being assessed.

Homeowners in northern St. Joseph County experienced severe weather damage Thursday night in the Arlington Heights neighborhood as fallen trees and roof holes have prompted cleanup scheduled for Friday afternoon.

Multiple Juneteenth events are planned in the South Bend area this week to honor freedom and unity.

Highlights include a celebration at the St. Joseph County Library on June 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and a family festival at LaSalle Park on June 20, with other events nearby.

South Bend will offer fully subsidized Uber rides (capped at $35) and unlimited monthly Transpo bus passes to nonprofit organizations serving residents in OUD recovery across St. Joseph County, starting Sept.

1. The program invites applications from nonprofit partners from Friday, June 12 until Friday, June 26 by 5 p.m.

Notre Dame basketball announced 2026-27 staff changes as head coach Micah Shrewsberry reshuffles roles set since 2023.

Assistant coach Mike Farrelly is promoted while Tony Rack and Isaiah Thompson join as an assistant and development coordinator ahead of a Nov. 1 opener against Villanova in Rome.

South Bend Cubs owner Andrew Berlin received the key to the city yesterday after renovations at Four Winds Field finished.

Mayor James Mueller honored Berlin’s investment in bringing the team to the area—thanking fans, workers and players for their part.

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.