Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
Good morning, South Bend.
A semi-truck tipped over Friday night on the Indiana Toll Road near mile marker 50 just northeast of the South Bend airport, shutting down west-bound lanes—police received calls shortly after 9:00 p.m. and no injuries were reported.
South Shore Line will offer free rides for grandparents when they travel with a grandchild from Aug.
10 through Aug. 16—grandchildren must have a valid ticket or be eligible under the Kids Ride Free Program. The promotion gives families a chance to spend quality time together on board while exploring different destinations along the route.
At The History Museum, Christina Tembo—chief marketing officer for LOGAN—will share details about the nonprofit’s 75 years of work with people with disabilities and its green Nose On efforts during a talk as part of the Insights in History series on Aug 6th at 1:30 p.m.—an exhibit at the museum will also highlight LOGAN’s contributions.
Indiana State Police K-9 Zoia and her handler Brett Adair explained that working dogs live with their handlers, receive over three months of training to detect drugs and track suspects, and serve for about six years.
The department is hosting a fundraiser to build a new training and medical care center—an effort that will give K-9 units updated facilities.
The Minority Health Coalition hosted its annual health fair and back-to-school event at the Tolson Center on Saturday, offering free health screenings—vision exams, lead testing, blood pressure checks, and glucose screenings—for children and adults along with immunizations and free backpacks while supplies lasted.
Notre Dame football began fall training camp in South Bend with three days of mild weather, but coach Marcus Freeman said players must form a solid hydration routine ahead of Miami’s 90-degree opener—where last season’s Texas A&M win shows how endurance in heat can be a game changer.
The 14th annual Four Winds Golf Invitational is held at South Bend Country Club from August 1 until today—professional golfers compete for a chance to join the LPGA tour and win a $250k purse.
The event raises funds for Beacon Health Children’s Hospital—supporting the Angels Eyes NICU 2 Home program to help families bring babies home.
Kedren Young, a redshirt freshman running back for Notre Dame, weighed 240 pounds and scored a touchdown against Navy in 2024 while honing his strength and speed in practice.
His coach said his improved frame and balanced diet help raise the team's performance—preparing him to take on a larger role in 2025.
Notre Dame coach Ja’Juan Seider said on Aug.
2 that running back Jeremiyah Love has been learning to read defenses as the team plans to shift away from its heavy reliance on quarterback Riley Leonard in short-yardage plays, and coach Mike Denbrock may use Love in wildcat formations & create more matchup options in the tackle box. This change could add versatility to the offense in upcoming games.
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.
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