Good morning, Mishawaka.

La Casa de Amistad (Team HEAT) is offering monthly utility and one-time housing help to qualified St. Joseph County residents as winter heating costs rise.

Applicants must meet income guidelines before funds run out.

In St. Joseph County, slick roads from more than a foot of snow on Thursday morning led to multiple slide-offs and two semis jammed on US 31 near Kern Road and Bremen Highway — police advised only essential travel.

Various communities in Michiana will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events throughout January, including a community breakfast on Monday, Jan.

19 at Lake Michigan College + free museum tours and services in South Bend, Benton Harbor, Cassopolis and Elkhart.

A $10 million federal grant was announced yesterday by the State Board of Education in a partnership between the Indiana Department of Education and Notre Dame to boost student literacy.

Governor Braun says the funding will expand the Tutor-ND model (virtual tutoring) to support rural and underserved communities.

The Indiana Department of Education announced a $10 million federal grant to expand Notre Dame’s Tutor-ND tutoring program statewide.

Notre Dame will serve as the coordination hub — recruiting additional universities to support students, officials said.

On Jan.15, heavy snowfall forced closures for schools, businesses and government offices in the South Bend region, with the School City of Mishawaka holding e-learning days while travelers faced slick roads around Mishawaka.

More snowfall hit later in the day, worsening travel conditions + prompting local authorities to advise caution.

Parkview Health partnered with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to forgive $64.13 million in past-due bills for 35,694 patients, mostly in Indiana.

Letters will be mailed this week (no follow-up needed) so eligible patients receive immediate relief.

Attorney General Todd Rokita warns fans that ticket scams are on the rise as the unbeaten Indiana Hoosiers prepare for their national championship game on Monday.

He recommends buying tickets directly from Indiana University — a verified seller — and using secure credit cards to stay safe.

Mishwaka Honors Long time Mishawaka Educator Dave Troyer

Long time administrator who passed away recently from heart attack will be honored this Friday Night. Coach Mike Lightfoot former Head Coach at Bethel will share at half time of the Goshen- Mishawaka boys basketball game. I scholarship fund is being launched in Mr Troyers name for a Mishawaka student to receive to attend Bethel University

2026 AVMPS 10-13U Premier Club

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — Entry fee required — Engage in exciting youth sports competition at a premier event in the community.

Candlelight Valentine's Day Concert

6:30-7:30 p.m. — South Bend Scottish Rite — Tickets available — Enjoy a romantic evening with a candlelit atmosphere and love-inspired music.