Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, South Bend.
🏘️ Community
South Bend Animal Resource Center is searching for a forever home for China, a playful 2-year-old mix (rescued as a stray) who gets along with other dogs but needs supervision around cats.
🎭 Culture
A variety of festivals, art talks and film screenings are scheduled this week (Aug.
31–Sept. 6) in and near South Bend. Some events are free while others require tickets or registration, offering families and friends many local options.
📰 Economy
Indiana Michigan Power filed a rate case with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to request a 5% base rate cut and a freeze on other rates to lower bills.
The utility expects a decision in June with changes by early summer 2027+ the plan ranks among the nation’s largest reductions.
🎓 Education
The Tribune has put forward high school nominees in its Student of the Week competition to honor those in CTE programs and seeks community votes until noon (Sept.
3). Readers can vote multiple times on the website or Facebook page.
🏛️ Government
The Colfax Avenue bridge above the St. Joseph River is closing today for a project that will improve the Colfax and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard intersection (city officials provided the timeline) and is expected to reopen in February.
🎉 South Bend Events
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Entry level HVAC maintenance position & installation assistant. HVAC experience helpful but not required. Must have strong mechanical background & excellent attendance. South Bend
🏠 South Bend Real Estate
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