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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tribune captured prom photos from local events yesterday and invites residents to submit their own, while graduation pictures will be accepted soon. South Bend Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Approved on April 14 by the Plan Commission (unanimously), site plans give Dutch Bros a vacant lot north of 4340 N. Main St. and 7 Brew the former Windy City Gyros spot at 5540 N. Main St., bringing both coffee chains to North Main Street as construction start is unannounced. South Bend Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Kankakee Marsh, once one of the world’s largest wetlands spanning up to one million acres, now features three DNR properties along the Kankakee River. Restoration efforts include removing drainage tiles & re-establishing ponds to restore hydric soils and support waterfowl habitat with government and license funding. WSBT
- ➤ The Potawatomi Zoo welcomed Frankie, a 24-year-old southern white rhinoceros weighing about 5,200 pounds from Brevard Zoo on April 2 as part of a conservation plan. The zoo will host 'Franky's Tacos at the Zoo' on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & invite visitors to learn about rhino conservation. 95.3 MNC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders debated data center expansion and AI opportunities at a Wednesday panel. South Bend Mayor James Mueller stressed future job potential while Marshall County officials maintained a ban — highlighting the balance between revenue growth and community impact. WVPE
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Health released the state's first Direct-to-Employer healthcare report that shows nonprofit hospitals met state price caps and helped local businesses, schools, and public agencies access a more stable alternative to traditional insurance. (The report highlights robust participation among community groups.) 95.3 MNC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Health System opened the new outpatient center at 202 Lincolnway E. on April 21, featuring imaging, physical therapy, exam rooms and check-in tablets — a modern upgrade for local patient care. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the NFL Draft, and local fans look forward to his rookie season — his speed and kickoff return touchdowns promise to bring fresh energy from the Irish legacy. South Bend Tribune
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