Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nicholas Stanley, arrested for murdering a sex offender, confessed during a remote video call that he killed Allen Cogswell on June 24—he later pleaded not guilty at his initial hearing on Thursday morning and his trial is set for Oct. 6 at 8 a.m. ABC 57
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Bend welcomes its fourth annual Mural Mania where artists from several states display their work and perform live demonstrations to boost city pride—this event runs through today at Howard Park, Aloft Hotel, Purple Porch Co-op, Z-Stone, and the Main and Wayne Street parking garages. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT announced that ramps at S.R. 2 and U.S. 20/31 will be closed during daytime work hours from July 7 through July 11 for S.R. 2 resurfacing — ramps to and from eastbound S.R. 2 will close on July 7 and those for westbound S.R. 2 on July 8. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes as the schedule is weather dependent. ABC 57
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South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting
6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Free entry — Connect with local women for discussion and community support.
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Vibes Music Festival
5 PM – 2 AM — Howard Park's Event Lawn — Children 12 & under free — Celebrate culture and talent with music, food, and local vendors.
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South Bend Women’s Small Group Meeting
6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Free entry — Engage in meaningful discussions and connect with local women in this supportive small group.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $17.10 – $32.55 — Experience the enchanting story of Ariel and her adventures above the sea.
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South Bend Latin Dance Night
7-9 p.m. — Howard Park — $15 including one drink — Dance to live Latin music and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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The Happy Campers Band: THC Live Performance
2-6 p.m. — Seitz Park — Free entry — Enjoy the vibes of Grateful Dead covers with The Happy Campers in a park setting.
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Grease Sing-Along at the Morris
7 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Sing and dance along to the iconic classic Grease in a fun, immersive outdoor experience.
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Python for Scientists Training
August 4th-8th — South Bend Community School Corporation Adult Education — $1750 — Gain valuable Python programming skills tailored for scientific applications.
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There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.
~ Sir Ranulph Fiennes
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