Good morning, South Bend.

Dismas House of Indiana opened a transitional home on St. Joseph Street Wednesday, offering housing and mentorship for 15 residents.

The nonprofit received nearly $400K in grants (from the city and Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction) and is accepting applications expected to fill in 90 days.

Residents celebrated O'Brien Park improvements with a ribbon cutting held Wednesday at the park that showcased a new splash pad, updated restrooms and playgrounds — improved parking, sidewalks and enhanced security features funded by a $1.7m TIF plan with Mayor James Mueller in attendance.

The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley will celebrate local artist Natalie Klein with a retrospective exhibition opening with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. (Oct.

18) at 3202 Shalom Way that will run until Jan. 15.

Indiana lawmakers are unlikely to regulate high school NIL deals, allowing 54 athletes to earn money through personal brand deals without using uniforms (the IHSAA enforces rules that limit promotions and recruits).

Rep. Burton noted new guidelines encourage financial literacy and entrepreneurship while concerns about excessive recruitment linger.

Measles cases are rising statewide, with 34 confirmed cases and 5 in LaGrange County.

Today, the Saint Joseph County Health Department is providing free MMR vaccinations at the County-City building (227 W. Jefferson Blvd) to help prevent further spread.

Notre Dame has asked its community to pray for Pope Leo XIV after he underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule on Oct.

13 (he was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma); doctors now await further test results to determine his long-term health.

Notre Dame football will face its first real challenge of the 2026 season as it visits BYU — their first matchup since 2004.

Former running back Jonas Gray is featured in the preview.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Mishawaka Marian beat Goshen 3-0, South Bend Saint Joseph won 3-0 over Illiana Christian, and Trinity Academy defeated Boone Grove 3-2 in IHSAA girls soccer regional semifinals; all three teams will face championship opponents on Saturday at 2 p.m. at local venues.

Braeden Smith (6-foot guard from Seattle) will be Notre Dame's starting point guard for the 2026-27 season.

He averaged 3.6 assists per game last season and is set to lead the team when play begins on Nov. 1 against Villanova in Rome.

Logan Imes — a senior backup from Zionsville — played all 31 games last season, averaging 4.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists, and remains ready for Notre Dame’s 2026–27 season as coach Micah Shrewsberry praised his team spirit.

After averaging 11.3 minutes in 27 games for Louisville last season, Anaya Hardy is expected to join the starting lineup for Notre Dame women's basketball in South Bend as the team prepares for upcoming games.

First-year coach Luke Amstutz has steered the Raiders to an 8-0 record after a turnaround, and the team will face undefeated Warsaw on Friday, Oct.

16 at Interra Field (7 p.m.) in Middlebury.

Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry said his visit to Southwest Ohio this weekend for an exhibition game against Dayton is about more than basketball — he noted the trip holds added significance for the program.