Good morning, South Bend.

City stakeholders including the South Bend Housing Authority showed residents early plans for the Western Avenue Transformation District project that will add 208 new mixed income housing units and retail on a block with the former Rabbi Shulman apartment building and demolished Monroe Circle housing. Residents asked questions during the meeting—city leaders said the project will help solve the affordable housing crisis as part of the Downtown 2045 Plan.

United Airlines will add two more flights from South Bend International to O’Hare this fall.

Daily flights will rise to seven on September 2 and eight on October 1—tickets are available now.

Officers responded to the boat launch—located at the dead end on Vistula and Beech Roads in Osceola—around 5:30 a.m. Saturday after a black Chrysler 200 crashed into the St. Joseph River, and the driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, Minor Consuming an Alcoholic Beverage, and Operator Never Licensed.

Yesterday, parents dropped off their children at Twin Branch Elementary — in Mishawaka — for the first day of the 2025-26 school year, where hugs, laughs, and tears were shared.

Principal Bob O'Hara warmly greeted students as they began the new school year.

South Bend School Corporation is boosting incentives for bus drivers and paraprofessionals to fight a shortage before the new school year begins.

The district will pay returning drivers a $1,000 bonus and offer new paraprofessionals a $2,000 signing bonus plus a $2,500 retention stipend—aiming to staff 127 bus routes and serve over 400 special needs children while addressing 16 unstaffed routes.

Former Notre Dame lineman Aaron Taylor said he believes redshirt freshman CJ Carr is the likely starter over Kenny Minchey as the team evaluates its quarterback options ahead of the Aug 31 game against Miami—he noted that careful tracking of each player's performance will guide the decision. Taylor added that deep talent in the quarterback room gives Irish fans confidence in the upcoming match.

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.

Grateful Dead Night with The Happy Campers Band

6-10 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Details subject to change — Enjoy a night of groovy Grateful Dead jams under the stars.

Dermot Kennedy Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful folk-pop sounds of Dermot Kennedy live on stage.

Open House Event

2-4 p.m. — 52117 Tammy Dr — $340,000 — Explore a well-maintained 4-bed ranch home with a cozy sunroom and inviting backyard pool.

Football Hospitality Experience: Texas A&M Aggies at Notre Dame Fighting Irish

3:30-9:00 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Not a game ticket — Cheer on the Fighting Irish during their home opener with premium hospitality close to the stadium.