Good morning, Mishawaka.

Culver's hosted Share Nite on Tuesday, May 5 and raised over $800 for Special Olympics Area 5.

The funds will support new Olympians and help expand participation in upcoming competitions.

St. Joseph County Police are partnering with Special Olympics Indiana and Dunkin' for Cop on a Rooftop on May 15 at the SR 933 Dunkin' in South Bend.

Officers will work from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., and donations earn coupons for free donuts (or coffee with a $10 donation).

The Hoosier Lottery said Friday that a winning Powerball ticket sold on Wednesday night at Martin's Super Market in South Bend matched four numbers and the Powerball + it earned a $150,000 prize.

Chase Sager from Lippert in Elkhart and Kartik Maheshwari from enFocus in South Bend were named to Conexus Indiana's 2026 Rising 30 list of emerging leaders.

Their selection, announced at an awards reception at the Indiana State Museum, highlights their contributions to advanced manufacturing + logistics.

Diesel prices in Indiana hit $6.02 per gallon on May 4, which may force local businesses in Mishawaka to raise merchandise prices.

A trucking industry leader warned that higher fuel costs often lead to increased transportation expenses — a challenge expected to affect both retailers and consumers.

Canvas was taken offline by Instructure after unauthorized activity impacted several Michiana schools including Notre Dame and South Bend schools.

Most users regained access by Friday and officials advise caution regarding suspicious messages.

NorthWood High School senior Eden Wiggins was named Student of the Week by The Tribune on May 4, thanks to her academic achievements, sports leadership and community involvement (she earned 40 college credits, led her team as captain, and works part-time as a lifeguard).

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Indiana Corridor is hosting a free five-week Summer Learning Labs program for rising 1st-8th graders this summer, with registration open at several local sites including two in the School City of Mishawaka.

Early enrollment is encouraged as spaces are limited.

The Leep Automotive Family Foundation has awarded three grants to fund Potawatomi Zoo field trips for about 2,000 students, covering transportation, tickets + snacks under the EAP educational program for the 2026 season.

NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation announced today that 25 local nonprofits will receive up to $5,000 each in Environmental Action Grants to support restoration and education projects across northern Indiana.

The program funds diverse projects from pollinator protection to habitat restoration in community settings.

Andrew Dillon, a 21-year-old Bethel University baseball player in Mishawaka, saw his brain cancer return in two spots after previous treatments.

He will begin a five-day radiation treatment on Monday, May 11 — while continuing his studies, baseball, and job search amid his fight against the disease.