Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend will host an open house for the River Park Neighborhood on Thursday at Gospel Center Missionary Church on South 30th Street from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — presentations are scheduled at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. for residents to learn about future neighborhood improvements.

South Bend native muralist Alex Ann Allen was chosen from a statewide call to paint a 40-by-60-foot mural titled (Unity, Legacy, Resilience) on Indiana Fever's new performance center north wall in downtown Indianapolis.

The artwork will be created this fall ahead of the facility's spring 2027 opening.

Kercher Sunrise Orchards has begun selling pumpkins + gourds for fall festivities.

Local growers report a healthy crop thanks to good weather, and shoppers can visit the patch now for seasonal decor.

Notre Dame football home games will bring about $36 million to the local economy this season.

Local hotels, rentals, and restaurants expect busy weekends as fans arrive ahead of the first home game on Saturday.

On Thursday, Sept. 10, WSBT22 News aired 22 Investigates: Born After the Fall in South Bend—experts and students explained how those growing up after 9/11 continue to learn its legacy.

Summer 2026 was the hottest on record for the U.S. with Indiana averaging 0.6°F above its 20th-century norm.

Heavy rain also marked the season — central Indiana received over 11 inches during severe storms from Aug. 11 — 17.

South Bend Fire Department now accepts worn U.S. flags for respectful retirement by transferring them to the Marine Corps League for ceremonial burning.

Flag drop boxes are available at several fire stations (2, 3, 10, 11 and Central) where citizens may also opt for dignified burial.

Mae (6) is a playful dog available for adoption at the Humane Society of St. Joseph County on 2506 Grape Road in Mishawaka; she has waited since last October and would best thrive in a home with older children.

Goshen’s RedHawks bounced back from a loss with a 2-0 win over Penn on Sept.

10 at Lionshead Field (Mishawaka) as seniors Yurem Hernandez and Brandon Alvarez Ramos scored key goals. The victory lifts the team to a 7-1 record, boosting their hopes for the 3A state tournament.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman said linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa—recovering from his second left ACL tear—is expected to play against Rice in the home opener tomorrow.

He averaged 40 defensive snaps last season and has steadily increased his practice load.

DJ McKinney, a Texas transfer, recorded a 55-yard interception return for a pick-six in his Notre Dame debut on Sept.

9 against Wisconsin, sealing a key win. The 22-year-old said the play boosted his confidence as he embraced his new role.

Notre Dame football quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli remembered his father, David, who died on Sept.

5; funeral services were held yesterday in Newport, KY and the coach said his loss left a huge void—one that reminds him of the lessons his father taught him from a young age.