Good morning, South Bend.

The LaSalle Park Neighborhood Alliance will host a community forum Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles Black Community Center so residents on South Bend’s west side can ask questions about Kroger’s closure — a move that raises concerns over long-standing red-lining in the neighborhood.

Costco in Mishawaka has recalled nearly a dozen items—ranging from power banks and air conditioners to tires and pressure cookers—that could cause fire, mold, or injury, so shoppers should check their recent purchases and follow the recall instructions.

A weekend shooting on the 300 block of O'Brien Street left 21-year-old Jamarion Watson dead and two others wounded, with the victims taken to Memorial Hospital — the South Bend Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the case.

Steven Haines, a 30-year veteran arts leader, was named the new executive director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra after unanimous approval from its search and executive committees.

He will begin work on Aug. 4 and replace Justus Zimmerman, who left the role earlier this year to join the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

The St. Joseph County Council addressed an ordinance to protect property values when permits for industrial solar projects were issued and discussed a tax abatement policy change that would remove references to affirmative action (the meeting began at 6 p.m. Tuesday).

Portage Township announced a partnership with Matthys Little League to renovate and re-open the historic Matthys Park that has served local families since 1955.

Officials say work on the park facilities is underway and will be completed by next year so fields can host baseball and softball next season.

The St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission voted to advance plans for major road improvements near the expanding Amazon data center campus in New Carlisle — the project includes a diamond-style interchange at SR2 and Larrison Boulevard and a new connecting road for better traffic flow. Affected homeowners await formal appraisals and relocation details, and construction is expected to start by the end of 2025 with work finishing in fall 2027 — setting the stage for improved local infrastructure.

Fans in South Bend and Warsaw join the WNBA All-Star Scavenger Hunt today as part of a statewide tour with 20 stops in 17 cities; participants must opt in at allstarhunt2025.com to get daily clues and a chance to win tickets to Friday's Starry 3-Point Contest+Kia Skills Challenge or Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Python for Scientists Training

August 4th-8th — South Bend Community School Corporation Adult Education — $1750 — Gain valuable Python programming skills tailored for scientific applications.