Good morning, South Bend.

First responders from across St. Joseph County gathered Friday at St. Patrick's County Park to ring a bell and honor those lost on Sept.

11, marking 25 years of remembrance. The ceremony at the Standing Tall Freedom Memorial featured a piece of steel from Ground Zero.

On Friday, community members walked 21 miles across town honoring 9/11 victims as they carried American flags from Martin’s Super Market at Erskine Plaza to the 9/11 Memorial at St. Patrick’s County Park with stops at local fire stations.

The IN AI Roadshow is scheduled for Sept.

18 at the University of Notre Dame's Morris Inn for South Bend and Elkhart employers to explore practical AI applications in business. The free event offers breakfast, networking, and hands-on sessions to help organizations improve productivity and competitiveness.

On Thursday, Notre Dame held a lecture in South Bend to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with panelists sharing personal experiences and reflections on the tragedy (including remarks from Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh).

The event aimed to help younger generations understand the lasting impact of that day.

Thirty-one high school seniors from nine local schools were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program (run by National Merit Scholarship Corp.) on Sept.

9. They will compete for around 6,700 scholarships worth roughly $24 million next spring.

Gov. Mike Braun ordered state flags lowered to half-staff yesterday to honor 9/11 victims + they were raised to full staff today across the state.

Roadwork is scheduled for Portage Avenue, Riverside Drive, Angela Boulevard, and Western Avenue next week.

Construction on Portage, Riverside, and Angela will last Sept. 15 to 18 while Western Avenue work runs Sept. 14 to 17 (Portage and Angela will be fully closed with detours provided).

South Bend International Airport has added extra flights for Notre Dame football games + American, Delta and United will serve routes for home and away games today and in upcoming weeks + passengers should arrive two hours early to ensure smooth travel.

Elkhart High School beat South Bend Riley 46 to 18 on Friday, Sept.

11 at (Jackson Field) as defense scored twice with interception returns and a safety while quarterback Micah Jarrell threw and ran for touchdowns, boosting the Lions to a 3 to 1 overall record and 2 to 0 in the NIC.

Fans are gathering at Eddy Street Commons as the Fighting Irish prepare for their home opener against Rice tomorrow after a win over Wisconsin.

Supporters expect the game to boost team energy and performance for Coach Freeman.

Friday night high school football games in the local area and statewide showed varied results, with South Bend Adams beating New Prairie 47 to 13 and Penn defeating South Bend Washington 57 to 0 among contests played on Sept.

11.