Good morning, South Bend.

An ad at South Bend International Airport asked a question that startled travelers and quickly went viral on social media — sparking online discussion among those passing through.

Zikers Cleaners is hosting its 10th annual community shred day Saturday, Sept.

26 at 120 S Byrkit St. in Mishawaka from 9 a.m. to noon + community members can donate $10 while bringing up to five boxes per vehicle to support a local pet refuge.

A house fire in Lafayette Falls on Friday, Sept.

18 left extensive damage and sparked community concern as residents and Councilwoman Bolden-Simpson questioned why South Bend’s crews arrived from Station 10 instead of Centre Township’s closer unit — plans for a mutual aid agreement continue.

Residents and council members in Lafayette Falls raised safety concerns after a fire tore through a home last Friday and urge traffic and response upgrades.

City officials will hire a traffic expert to study the area and propose changes by year-end (some council members oppose the current budget without them).

The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors across Michiana as hospitals work to maintain a steady supply; donors giving blood by Oct.

18 receive a $15 e-gift card, and those using the code word (pickleball) by Sept. 30 get a custom paddle and ball.

Stadium Flats Apartments is rebuilding faster than expected after a Sept.

8 fire + crews are working to keep the 92-unit north building on track to open in April 2027 while cleanup delays push the south building’s opening to March 2027.

High school football action unfolds tonight with South Bend Saint Joseph’s hosting Elkhart at Father Bly Field and Mishawaka visiting Concord at Jake Field (staff predictions signal competitive play in both conferences).

Freshman Joey O’Brien is set to start at safety as Notre Dame prepares to face Purdue this weekend while senior Luke Talich sits out with a wrist injury — Coach Marcus Freeman praised O’Brien’s practice work and expects him to deliver on defense.