Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, South Bend.
After last night's Night of the Stars at Four Winds Casino raised $510,000 for cancer research, the Coaches vs. Cancer charity event continued today in South Bend.
Notre Dame Basketball Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry joined local golfers on the course—together they aim to raise more funds for the cause.
American Airlines announced that starting Oct.
6, passengers traveling from South Bend International Airport to O’Hare will use a 35‑seat motorcoach provided by The Landline Company — featuring in‑seat power, Wi‑Fi, and leather seats — running four times daily. Passengers will check in by mobile app at SBN and have their bags automatically transferred at O’Hare.
Ratboys—a band formed at Notre Dame with South Bend ties—will perform on July 31 at Lollapalooza’s Bud Light stage to showcase their mix of indie, folk and country sounds.
The band is working on its sixth studio album to be released early next year.
South Bend held a grand opening on Tuesday for the new Financial Empowerment Center at the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center—providing free one-on-one financial counseling and coaching in person and online.
Former deputy prosecutor Sarah Troyer had a personal relationship with Magistrate Aric Rutkowski while appearing in 862 child support cases from June 2021 to December 2022, and both have since resigned with Rutkowski stepping down from the Probate Court on May 29.
The St. Joseph County Prosecutor's office is reviewing these cases and asks anyone with concerns to call (574-235-9786).
The city of South Bend opened a Financial Empowerment Center inside the Martin Luther King Junior Dream Center to help families with low or moderate incomes manage their finances, pay debts and build savings.
Appointments are available in person or over the phone in English and Spanish.
UNIFI Autism Care opened on Tuesday in Mishawaka to offer ABA therapy for children with autism and now employs 70 staff with room for up to 60 patients; Gov. Braun's Medicaid cuts limit therapy hours and lifetime eligibility—raising concerns about access to needed treatment for many children.
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.
African American Arts & Culture Pavilion
5-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate Black creativity and culture through diverse artistic expressions at this annual pavilion.
Running Wild: 5K Trail Run & 3K Fun Walk
8:30-10:30 a.m. — St. Patrick's County Park — Varies, see RunSignup for details — Annual FUNd-raising run and walk supporting St. Joseph County Parks with a pet-friendly nature scavenger hunt.
Open House at 3410 Addison Street
6-8 p.m. — 3410 Addison Street — Free entry — Explore this beautifully maintained one-story home with modern updates and a lovely backyard.
South Bend Cubs Baseball Night
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — $5 tickets — Experience an evening of baseball cheering on the South Bend Cubs with friends and family.
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