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Cultivate Food Rescue honored Girls Night Out as the non‑corporate winner of its 2026 March Meal Madness campaign Tuesday — the group raised $8,000 toward a $55,000 goal to help fight hunger and reduce food waste in our area.

A Michiana metal finishing company inspected Orion spacecraft parts in South Bend for NASA's Artemis II mission that launched astronauts on April 1; using a liquid penetrating process to find flaws + secure safety.

The spacecraft will splash down off San Diego's coast by 8 p.m. Friday.

St. Joe County Public Library is collecting donations to fund a garden playscape for reading, play and community gatherings at its relocated Western Branch.

The library aims to reach a $50,000 goal by June 1 to unlock a matching grant.

Indiana’s public colleges released new data on operating costs for degree programs as required by a 2024 law.

The reports show costs range from under $8,000 to over $50,000 per student (different calculation methods hinder direct comparisons).

A student at Indiana University South Bend is using the campus 3D printing makerspace* to produce practical items that support local needs and charitable efforts.

Faculty say the project highlights hands-on technology’s role in sparking community innovation.

Indiana drivers face rising auto loan rates as Lease End analysis shows 9.21% APR today (20 basis points above the national average).

Zander Cook advises consumers to compare offers from multiple lenders to secure better deals.

South Bend began repairing Ireland Road on Monday with new curbs and approach work that will restrict lanes until the end of June.

INDOT will begin widening and resurfacing State Road 23 today from Wolf to Olive with temporary lane closures during the project.

Freshman Dylan Faison scored his first career goal in Notre Dame lacrosse's upset win over No. 1 Richmond over the weekend while Luke Miller led with five points.

Richmond suffered its first season loss and Notre Dame will face North Carolina Saturday at 5 p.m.

Notre Dame's Cassandre Prosper, the ACC's most improved player, declared for the WNBA draft on Apr.

7 and will forgo her final college season. Her decision paves the way for a professional career that is expected to spark local interest in her next chapter.

World Ballet Company - Cinderella

7-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $54.90 – $103.90 — Experience a magical ballet rendition of the classic fairy tale with a dazzling cast and enchanting choreography.