Good morning, South Bend.

A woman walking her dog discovered 15 cats abandoned in a box in an alley on South Bend’s southeast side Tuesday night, and all the cats were moved to the South Bend Animal Resource Center.

Officials say anyone with information should contact SBARC & note that the cats are not available for adoption.

Summer Restaurant Weeks is underway in South Bend, with 30 restaurants offering meal specials (10% of every purchase donated to Beacon Children's Hospital).

The event runs through August 10.

Mayor James Mueller honored Bamber's Superette Food Market on Wednesday evening for 75 years of service in South Bend—Gene Bamber said the store's success relies on strong community support at its Mishawka and Longfellow Avenue location.

South Bend Fire Department and Centre Township Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash just before 7:45 a.m. Wednesday near Ireland and Linden Roads, where a vehicle rolled over and trapped a woman who was extricated by 7:55 a.m. and taken to the hospital (injuries unknown) while Ireland Road remained closed until 8:35 a.m.

Manny's Sports Bar opened on July 29 in South Bend in the former location of The Garage Arcade Bar—featuring 31 TVs, electronic golf and basketball games and pool tables.

A 26-year-old South Bend man, Dillan Hafer, was sentenced to six months in prison and one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to theft from the Pokagon Band when he stole six bottles of alcohol from Four Winds Casino.

Lincoln Way East was closed between Twyckenham and Titan Drives in South Bend when Indiana State Police served a search warrant that quickly expanded into a drug investigation—over a dozen police vehicles arrived and nearby streets were blocked for safety.

Riverside Drive from south of Cleveland Road to Boland Drive closed for a reconstruction project that began on July 30th and is expected to finish by mid-October, weather permitting — detours run via Cleveland Road, Portage Avenue, and Boland Drive, and access to Chet Waggoner Little League remains open from the north side of Riverside Drive.

South Bend Heritage Foundation plans to build 42 affordable housing units on the northwest side just south of the planned New Day Intake Center, pending low-income housing tax credits—expected in November—and the project will include condos, quads, and duplexes similar to its successful Thrive development. The new units aim to provide more affordable homes for local residents.

Notre Dame football begins fall training today as coach Marcus Freeman and coordinator Mike Denbrock promise a true quarterback competition between redshirt freshman CJ Carr and third-year backup Kenny Minchey—team adjustments are underway as the squad prepares for the Miami opener.

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.

Marshall County Blueberry Festival

12-9 p.m. — Centennial Park — Fun for all ages — Celebrate blueberries with rides, games, crafts, and plenty of delicious blueberry treats.

Yart Arts and Music Festival

9 p.m. — Keria Trail, South Bend, IN — $30 for 1 day, $50 for weekend — Experience a unique arts and music festival set deep in the woods.