Good morning, South Bend.

Michigan Street in downtown South Bend has been temporarily renamed Four Winds Invitational Drive ahead of the tournament that begins August 1 — all proceeds will support Beacon Children’s Hospital.

Firefighters responded on Sunday to a window AC unit that burst into flames at the West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on West Washington Street in South Bend—although the sprinkler system contained the flames, the rec room suffered water damage.

Manny’s new bar will open Friday, August 1 in South Bend at the old Garage Arcade Bar location — the elevated sports bar has a watch lounge with a 165 inch TV, dart boards, pool tables and a pop a shot game and will host the permanent Yada Yada Empanada food truck on its patio serving an American menu with Latin twists.

On July 24 near North Liberty, police chased Brent Ottman—a white male with several tattoos—after his Ford Fusion with false plates sped away and later a black Chevy Cruze led to a felony stop; he ran on foot three times before officers caught him and now faces charges including resisting law enforcement and drug-related offenses.

South Bend has launched its fifth Build the Budget process for the 2026 season to gather resident input through an online survey, 311 voicemails, and interactive games at community events.

City staff will accept feedback until Sept. 26 and hold the first budget hearing on Aug. 13 with a final vote on Oct. 13—Mayor James Mueller said the ideas will help shape the city's future—.

Notre Dame football coach Mike Brown said wide receivers must stop dropping passes after too many mistakes last season.

Transfer wide receivers Malachi Fields—targeted 194 times at Virginia—and Will Pauling join the team as Brown works to boost players' confidence.

Notre Dame football tight end Eli Raridon enters his senior year with 16 career catches and a block-first reputation while coach Mike Denbrock predicts a huge season if he builds quick chemistry with the new starting quarterback.

The tight end group sees changes with returning players Kevin Bauman and Jack Larsen and potential wildcards Ty Washington and James Flanigan — injured junior Cooper Flanagan may miss most of the regular season.

Kyle Smedley is a new high school sports reporter at the South Bend Tribune who brings deep family roots in athletics to his work—he plans to share local game stories and insights that connect the community.

Notre Dame football will meet Wake Forest at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on October 9, 2027 as part of an ACC scheduling partnership—marking their first return to Charlotte since the 2020 ACC Championship game when they lost 34-10 to Clemson.

The game is set to extend the Irish’s unbeaten record against the Deacons as they build on six previous meetings.

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.