Good morning, South Bend.

Two best friends finished 10-year 4-H careers by winning grand champion steer awards at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair today.

After auctioning their steers (Nos and Nacho) to help cover college expenses, they said they plan to return next year to cheer on new competitors.

Friday, July 10th, 2026, the Studebaker Museum hosted the inaugural Concours d'Lemons car show in South Bend.

The event featured unique cars with distinct histories and even encouraged judge bribery for the 'Worst of Show' award.

Young adults in South Bend are finding it harder to land jobs as companies require more AI skills and follow a low hire, low fire approach — a local economist from Notre Dame advises job seekers to build AI skills to help expand their productivity and job opportunities in the market.

The city of South Bend outlined a 20-year plan for the River Park neighborhood and Potawatomi Park during an open house on Friday, July 10.

Local residents, businesses, churches, and IUSB were invited to review proposals for resource allocation, zoning, and community issues before the plan goes to the Common Council.

Softball Summer Day Camp II - Pitching & Catching

3:00 – 6:30 PM — Melissa Cook Stadium — Check in 45 minutes prior — Experience what it's like to train like the Irish with pitching and catching fundamentals.

Michiana Kennel Club Dog Show

July 18-19 — 5117 Ironwood Rd. — Entry fees apply — Experience top-tier competition showcasing purebred Labrador Retrievers in an exciting canine event.

18th Annual Old Car Show

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — La Porte County Historical Society — Registration fee for participants — Celebrate vintage cars and community spirit at this festive auto showcase.

Pilot Explorers Summer Camp for Teens

One-week day camps — Bethel University — Registration required — Experience hands-on learning in STEAM subjects including art, theatre, and esports.

B-29 Superfortress Ride Experience

10:00–11:00 a.m. — Atlantic Aviation SBN — Ticket purchase required — Experience a ride on the iconic B-29 Superfortress, honoring veterans and showcasing aviation history.

Sequoia Rose at Tabor Hill Winery

2:30-6:30 p.m. — Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant — Ticket information not provided — Experience the unique musical blend of soulful vocals and intricate instrumentals by Sequoia Rose.

Bluey's Big Play

6-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Bluey live in a whimsical theatrical adaptation with captivating puppetry.

21st Lube-a-Thon for Hospice

7 a.m.–6 p.m. — Tom's Car Care Center — $50 donation — Get an oil change and a car wash while supporting a great cause for hospice care.

Nature in the Arts at Lydick Bog

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Lydick Bog — Free entry — Explore the story of ancient glaciers and their impact on our landscape through an educational hike and volunteer workdays.