Good morning, Mishawaka.

A 15-year-old Indiana foster child named Aunna is seeking adoption and plans to be a cosmetologist while enjoying math, music, and helping at home, and she dreams of a world where everyone lives as one big happy family + her positive energy brings hope to her community.

On May 5, township firefighters responded to a fire at two pole barns on Bremen Highway that damaged lawn mowers, an RV and cars—no one was hurt and the owners were out of town as crews fought the blaze from the outside and brought it under control by 7:40 p.m.

Early Tuesday morning just after 1 a.m. a fire on Lexington Circle in the Lexington Glen subdivision killed a man and his two pets while four others escaped with only minor injuries.

Mishawaka will host Tribute Fest at Ironworks Plaza on Saturday, May 10, where music acts will honor John Mellencamp, Garth Brooks and Elton John.

The event will start at 3:00 p.m. with food trucks, alcohol vendors and a $15 ticket fee—with free entry for kids 10 and under.

Governor Mike Braun proclaimed May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration—he urged motorists to look out for riders and give them enough room on the roads while reminding motorcyclists to stay properly licensed and trained.

A new study found that costs for caring for Hoosiers with Alzheimer’s and dementia are rising, as nearly 122,000 older residents face the conditions while 219,000 unpaid family caregivers cost the state almost $7 billion each year.

Indiana passed a law requiring insurance to cover biomarker tests and approved treatments that slow the disease — moves that may aid early detection.

Trasna: Irish Folk Duo Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Carnegie Library Special Events — Tickets required — Experience an energetic performance blending traditional Irish melodies with a modern twist by Trasna.

Mishawaka Wednesday Singo Bingo

6-7 p.m. — Sun King Mishawaka — Free to play — Compete in exciting rounds of Singo Bingo for a chance to win fun prizes like gift cards.