Good morning, South Bend.

The South Bend Police Department held a press conference on August 20 to address a viral video of an officer detaining a juvenile—officials said they will provide more details as the situation unfolds.

Thousands of students returned for the first day of school yesterday, but the district faced cuts to its Pre-K expansion after Indiana reduced vouchers and imposed stricter income requirements—plans to add classes at Darden and Monroe Elementary are now on hold.

Gov. Mike Braun picked Katie Jenner, the state secretary of education, to run the Department of Education and the Higher Ed Commission pending a vote on August 22.

If approved, Jenner will keep her current job while leading changes to combine education efforts—aiming to make education clearer and more effective for Hoosiers.

South Bend Community Schools went back to school yesterday with staff changes and new bus routes.

The district now operates 118 fully staffed bus routes — parents can track buses online using their student ID.

In South Bend, PBS Michiana cut its staff from 27 to 22 after losing $1.3 million in annual funding—state and federal support was withdrawn earlier, leading to five layoffs and an uncertain future for local programming.

The station now relies on its viewers as it reconfigures its finances.

Notre Dame football has two players named to the USA Today Sports preseason All-America team—junior running back Jeremiyah Love and sophomore cornerback Leonard Moore, who both earned Associated Press first-team honors.

Four players from the fall schedule also made the first team.

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.

Ghost Walk in South Bend

6-8 p.m. — Century Center — Ticketed event — Experience a lantern-lit ghost hunt through South Bend's most haunted landmarks.