Good morning, South Bend.

Crews worked to rebuild the Colfax Avenue bridge on Tuesday, Oct.

6 in South Bend, part of ongoing efforts to upgrade local infrastructure.

The South Bend League of Women Voters is hosting a Zoom event today at noon led by Velshonna Luckey to discuss coping with election stress and building resilience.

The session will offer practical self-care tips and strategies for community support drawing on neuroscience and Luckey's experience.

Families planning to attend the annual Cops and Goblins event can pick up free tickets Oct.

13 from 6-8 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. at the Police Department at 701 W. Sample St. The Halloween-themed event is scheduled for 5-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Four Winds Field.

Zoo Boo will return to Potawatomi Zoo in October for two weekends of trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, and a haunted train ride.

Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for children (free for toddlers) and events run in the evening on the first weekend and in the daytime on the second.

Amazon and Microsoft plan to develop data centers in St. Joseph County that will offer high-paying jobs — boosting local tax revenue.

AWS announced its Built Together initiative last week, committing over $1B, while Microsoft’s project remains in early development.

Riley High School is one of 40 finalists for a $1 million grant to improve their home field and is the only Indiana school to qualify after already winning $25,000.

Community members can vote once per day from Thursday through Oct. 25 via Friday Night 5G Lights.

Transpo cut routes 14 and 15 a month ago after losing 15% funding from Senate Bill One to avoid layoffs, resulting in delays on route 10 as riders shift schedules.

GM & CEO Chris Kubaszak said the adjustments aim to sustain service amid budget limits.

Doctors advise residents to get a flu shot soon as this season started early, with allergist Christina Barnes saying the protection lasts six months (helping cover much of the upcoming season) while also reducing visits to the doctor.

Indiana officials said more than 58,000 enrollees in the Healthy Indiana Plan risk losing Medicaid coverage in January 2027 if they do not submit proof of working, volunteering, schooling, or apprenticeships (80 hours each month).

The state urges enrollees to use the online portal to check for exemptions.

South Bend’s Redevelopment Commission said the historic Lafayette Building, damaged by a June fire, may need about $11 million for basic rehab — officials will consider tearing it down if restoration proves unfeasible.

Former Notre Dame and NFL defensive lineman Mike Golic Sr. has begun his first season as the color analyst on Notre Dame radio broadcasts and hosts a weekday ESPN Radio show with his son, Mike Golic Jr. He discussed his new role ahead of the Stanford game while highlighting his Stelo.com sponsorship.

LaPorte native Ron Reed credited his Notre Dame basketball days (that guided him to an MLB career) as he spoke Tuesday night in Three Oaks.

Reed recounted choosing basketball over a minor league deal and later pitching for the Phillies, marking his unique path in local sports.