Good morning, South Bend.

Northbound lanes on N.

Main Street in Mishawaka are restricted between McKinley Avenue and Guam Avenue for concrete restoration work until about 5 p.m. Monday, July 27, and motorists should use alternate routes.

Amazon Web Services said its investment reached $13.8 billion in a data center campus near New Carlisle in St. Joseph County after a meeting with local leaders on Thursday.

The project includes 30 buildings with 18 operating and has hired over 1,000 workers + 450 from the county.

AM General in Mishawaka landed a $99M Army contract modification to produce Humvee vehicles, increasing a contract to $3.2 billion.

Work is set to continue through August 2027 — with specific work locations and funding allocations determined order by order.

South Bend high school students are building a home while learning skilled trades through Build Forward SB — a 65-year-old community program partnered with the local school district that boosts career skills.

Granger Christian School canceled its 2026-27 school year last week after last-minute staff departures led to a drop in enrollment, leaving roughly 85 families scrambling for new schooling options.

Parents received cancellation notices on July 18 and July 21 (the interim staffing changes did not secure a stable future).

A new article outlines simple dehydration methods for fruit and herbs to help reduce food waste — a practical guide for kitchens in our community.

It explains how these techniques extend produce life, encouraging local cooks to try them.

South Bend police hosted their 19th Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drive on Thursday at the SBPD Training Division in partnership with the South Bend Medical Foundation.

Donors received a free Chick-fil-A sandwich, and each donation helped supply local hospitals with vital O-positive & O-negative blood.

Notre Dame football carries a 10-game winning streak into Lambeau Field as they face unranked Wisconsin on Labor Day weekend, while Coach Marcus Freeman stresses that using AI in analysis (he says it must not be relied on alone) guides their preparations ahead of fall camp starting Aug. 6.

South Bend will host the Men's Major National Fastpitch Softball Tournament at Byers Softball Complex starting July 30 (its 12th time hosting the event) featuring 16 to 18 elite teams from across the nation and international teams competing for a national title.

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.