Good morning, South Bend.

Mishawaka Police and Fire responded to a crash on July 13 when a South Bend man on a motorcycle hit the rear of a passenger car on the 1800 block of Milburn Boulevard at 3:45 a.m.—he suffered head injuries and a broken leg and was taken to a local hospital.

South Bend firefighters battled a house fire on North Meade Street near Lasalle Academy early Sunday morning—crews responded around 1:30 a.m., brought the blaze under control within about an hour, and reported no injuries while an investigation continues.

Late on July 12 at 10:30 p.m., Saint Joseph County Police in Granger responded to potential drag racing on Hickory Road—officers discovered a stabbing in which two victims self-transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and no suspects have been located.

This week from July 14 to 20, a variety of concerts will be held in South Bend and nearby communities.

Notable shows include the free Euclid Quartet at Indiana University South Bend on July 18, the Resurrection Blues Band at Howard Park on July 18, and The Hipposonics at Potawatomi Park on July 20—other events offer family-friendly or 21+ experiences with set times and fees.

South Bend schools approved increased stipends for full-time bus drivers for the 2025-26 school year as the school board passed a resolution on July 9 to boost driver recruitment and retention—drivers starting on the first day will receive a $1,000 bonus and up to $2,500 for perfect attendance with payments made after attendance is confirmed.

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.

Les Miserables

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Become a Season Member today for access to 2024-25 Broadway In South Bend shows — Experience Boublil and Schönberg's timeless musical about love, sacrifice, and redemption.