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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Plymouth Motor Speedway, along with South Bend Motor Speedway, is up for sale as current owners Kevin and Brandy Sauer step away to spend more time with family — the 2026 and 2027 seasons will continue as scheduled while potential buyers are sought. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ University of Notre Dame professor Joyelle McSweeney won the Windham-Campbell Prize and received $175K for her poetry (recognizing her 20 years of creative work and leadership in the arts). She has published nine books that reflect her influential style. Michiana Business News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Braun announced Iron Nation Indiana, a $60 million initiative aimed at attracting Israeli tech firms to start U.S. operations in Indiana. The plan includes $15 million in state funds + more than $30 million from its partner to spur innovation-driven growth. WNDU
- ➤ Study finds counties limiting wind and solar power lost about $200M in net economic output and nearly 9,000 jobs each year & incurred high tax abatements in manufacturing, logistics, and utilities. Researchers used data from 2001 to 2022 to compare counties with restrictions to those without. InkFreeNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary's hosted its daylong 'Raise Your Voice' symposium for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, featuring speakers and workshops to empower survivors and remove the stigma around abuse, while the final rally ended at 8 p.m. Monday night on campus. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior safety Luke Talich is set to begin his senior season after gaining valuable experience last year and will play at the Blue-Gold Game on Saturday, Apr. 25 at Notre Dame Stadium with kickoff at 2 p.m. WNDU
- ➤ Saint Joseph baseball will begin their Holy War series against undefeated Marian today at 5 p.m. at home + they will play again Wednesday at 5 p.m.; the Huskies have a 3-1 record after two straight wins following a 5-3 loss to New Prairie. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame’s Cassandre Prosper was selected 19th overall by the Washington Mystics in the WNBA Draft today + her pick highlights local talent rising to the national stage. WNDU
- ➤ Mishawaka native Markus Burton, a former Notre Dame guard and Penn High School alum, has committed to IU and will join the basketball team this coming season as he advances his career in college sports. WNDU
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