Good morning, South Bend.

A powerful derecho on Aug.

11 caused widespread damage and power outages in Michiana, prompting crews to clean up and officials to plan federal support. NIPSCO reported restoring power for 193,000 customers, although 128,000 still remained without electricity as recovery efforts continued.

Following severe storms last week, Nipsco restored power for over 195,000 customers (with roughly 125,000 still without electricity) and expects full restoration by Friday, Aug.

21.

Several dozen local veterans participated today in Stop 22 Michiana's 7th annual poker run to honor fallen board members and raise suicide prevention awareness.

The event unites veterans sharing personal stories of service while remembering Terry Finnigan and William Lampos + their sacrifices.

Sawyer (10-year-old, neutered and vaccinated) was found wandering on a construction site and now awaits a forever home at the South Bend Animal Resource Center.

The 23rd annual Art Beat took place in downtown South Bend on Aug.

15. The event featured food vendors, live performances, and art from seven counties.

The latest IREAD data for 3rd graders shows mixed progress in local literacy; South Bend Schools held at 70% while Goshen Community Schools climbed to 85% last week.

Tonight, Operation Education will review the results & speak with school leaders on WSBT 22.

Notre Dame now operates a new geothermal plant in the basement of Walsh Family Hall of Architecture that heats water using ground heat.

The project is part of the university's plan to modernize its steam system and reduce carbon emissions.

Voting is open now for the South Bend Tribune preseason football player of the year poll (closes Thursday, Aug.

20 at 11:59 p.m. ET). Readers may cast as many votes as they wish.

At a recent open practice, Quincy Porter worked on the side while still limited after his January surgery, wearing a compression sleeve — coach Mike Brown said he will take it day by day.

Third-year receiver Micah Gilbert gained extra playing time ahead of the season opener against Wisconsin in Green Bay.

Transfer DB Jayden Sanders joined Notre Dame football in early January from Michigan’s ill-fated operation and impressed coaches during the April Blue-Gold Game; his collegiate-athlete parents shaped his quiet professionalism & he is expected to earn more playing time.