Mishawaka Local News – Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Local organizers from Bike Michiana Coalition planned Bike to Work Week to encourage bicycling for adults and youth. A Kids Bike Night will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mary Gibbard Park (BMX track known as The Hills) to teach mountain biking skills for 5th-12th grade youth. WVPE

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ A deer jumped through a window at TJ Maxx in Mishawaka on Monday, May 11, fatally injuring itself, and the store closed that day for cleanup & boarding up the window. WSBT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Today, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Ride Safe Indiana recognize Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by urging riders and drivers to share the road safely. Governor Mike Braun and state officials highlight over 2,800 crashes in 2024 and recommend enrolling in training courses + taking extra precautions. 95.3 MNC

HEALTH NEWS

➤ USDA officials issued a public health alert for Daisy Brand headcheese produced Jan. 20 and sold in delis in Illinois and Indiana due to a listeria risk uncovered in an ongoing investigation. Testing continues + experts advise high-risk consumers to monitor for symptoms. South Bend Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

➤ On Monday, May 11, the Goshen RedHawks beat Mishawaka six to zero as Ryen Diaz threw a complete game shutout (84 pitches) and the team's defense held firm. The win improves Goshen’s conference lead while Mishawaka's record dips. South Bend Tribune

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