Good morning, South Bend.

The Humane Society of St. Joseph County has featured Uvogin—its 2nd Chance Pet—after nearly a year at the shelter and invites residents in Mishawaka to consider adoption; call 574-255-4726 for more details.

Potawatomi Zoo is hosting Brew at the Zoo (adults 21 and older) on Friday, Sept.

25, offering unlimited drink samples, complimentary bites from local restaurants, after-hours attractions, live music, and rides until 9:30 p.m.; VIP entry opens at 5:30 p.m. for $125 and general admission at 6:30 p.m. for $75.

The Federal Reserve raised its interest rate by 0.25% for the first time in three years, and rates now range from 3.45% to 4%.

Michiana residents and business owners may face higher costs on major purchases while local banks might offer improved savings, according to expert Kesha Farlow.

US World News and Report today released its 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing Notre Dame as the top Indiana college at rank 20 + Purdue at 55, with other state schools also noted in the list.

The ranking emphasizes student outcomes, including graduation rates, to assess academic quality.

Beacon Health Foundation hosted its 'Tee it up for trauma' fundraiser in Granger on Sept.

21 to support local trauma care. The event featured a golf tournament, blood donations with South Bend Medical Foundation, displays of emergency equipment, and an awards ceremony honoring a trauma survivor.

After reviewing the broadcast, coach Marcus Freeman apologized to junior running back Aneyas Williams (penalized for excessive celebration) after a 15-yard call on Sept.

21 that limited his game touches. He said he would learn from the incident and stress keeping celebrations spontaneous during play.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman recalled his college experience bussing tables at Texas Roadhouse (where he coined the saying 'Keep it in the kitchen') and said the motto remains part of his coaching philosophy today.

Freshman safety Joey O’Brien may start this week at Purdue amid injury issues for Notre Dame.

Coach Marcus Freeman said senior Luke Talich is questionable pending an MRI and third-year safety Brauntae Johnson remains sidelined from a foot injury (Talich is expected to miss one game).