Good morning, South Bend.

At 11:45 a.m. Thursday morning near S.R.

4 and Millet Road, St. Joseph County Police—assisted by Lakeville Police and K9 units from multiple departments—responded to a call about a suspicious man seen pacing outside a home on the 27000 block and trying to enter a black vehicle with a woman before fleeing, and officers later apprehended him with no ongoing public threat.

South Bend Police launched an investigation after a deadly shooting occurred Saturday morning in the 3900 block of Sheridan Plaza south of the airport, where responders found a man with fatal gunshot wounds — his identity remains withheld pending family notification.

The What's Up Westside Legislative review was held Saturday morning at the MLK.Jr Community Center in South Bend — community leaders explained upcoming 2025 legislative changes and potential healthcare budget cuts that could affect OB care and specialty services.

Dozens of St. Joseph County residents gathered in protest outside St. Mary's and Holy Cross campuses on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. as part of the nationwide Save Our Families initiative, holding a nonviolent die-in with homemade tombstones — organizers said federal policy changes could cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits.

St. Joseph County Police honored officer Harold Troutner, a 92-year-old who passed away peacefully Saturday and was the first to work with a K-9 partner, by recreating an iconic photo with current officers.

His funeral is set for 11 a.m. on July 29 at Palmer Funeral Home (military graveside services will follow at Highland Cemetery).

Residents in South Bend are invited to meet Mayor James Mueller and city officials at the quarterly 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on Tuesday, July 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the courtyard of St. Adalbert Catholic Church; attendees can book a one-on-one, five-minute conversation with officials—if inclement weather occurs, the event will move indoors.

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.

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

6-9 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame — Tickets starting at $69.95 — Enjoy a hilarious murder mystery dinner while solving a thrilling crime.