Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, South Bend.
🚧 Accidents
On September 8, the South Bend Fire Department responded to a massive fire at the Stadium Flats construction site near Four Winds Field, declaring the site a total loss while evacuating residents & protecting nearby properties.
No injuries were reported and Four Winds Field saw minimal damage to its Performance Center.
🏛️ Government
The Common Council met on Sept.
8 to discuss how local data centers could boost job growth, increase property tax revenue, and provide long-term funding while addressing concerns about water and sound. The council will continue discussions as experts offer further insights.
Transpo changed bus schedules Tuesday (Sept.
8) based on ridership data, and free rides are offered until Saturday, Sept. 12 to help riders adjust.
A Marshall County prosecutor said the Alabama woman behind a false DCS tip that led Michigan child welfare officials to investigate former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg will not face Indiana charges due to mental health concerns (she has a history of alcohol abuse and delusions).
🏥 Health
Older adults and their families can access free health screenings and vaccinations at the annual Active Aging and Wellness Resource Fair tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center inside the Four Winds Hotel next to the Four Winds Casino in South Bend.
🏈 Sports
Notre Dame will face Rice Saturday, Sept.
12 at 3:30 p.m. ET at Notre Dame Stadium (South Bend) as the Irish aim to improve their home opener record after losses since 2022 while key players, including Brauntae Johnson and Jason Onye, are sidelined.
After the 41-13 win over Wisconsin, Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr dismissed remarks that games against tough teams are easy, stressing the team's hard work and determined effort.
He said the win reflects the true challenge the Irish face regularly.
South Bend Cubs lost 8-3 to the River Bandits in Game 1 (a Midwest League West Divisional playoff match) on Tuesday in Davenport and now must win Game 2 at Four Winds Field in South Bend on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. to extend the series.
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