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Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mishawaka Police Department held its Police Memorial on Wednesday night at the Fallen Officer Memorial in downtown Mishawaka to honor officers, including K9 Ricky, who died in the line of duty, with Andrew Bauer of Mishawaka FOP Lodge 91 noting community support is key during National Police Week. WSBT
- ➤ A new partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs and Potawatomi Zoo supports youth and wildlife conservation. On May 13, the Zoo named a blue dart frog 'Blu' after the club’s mascot & residents can adopt Blu, with half the proceeds supporting the club’s Financial Assistance Fund. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ 15-year-old Tanner is featured on Wednesday’s Child (Indiana Kids Belong) as he seeks a forever family while sharing his love for the Colts and his commitment to healthy living. His story highlights his big dreams and the chance for adoption. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mishawaka School Board approved a contract for Crisis Prevention Institute training to help staff de-escalate classroom situations. Former administrator Mike Fisher will train educators for up to 30 days for $400 a day during the upcoming school year. WSBT
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day brings a rise in scams, and local shoppers are urged to verify holiday deals on secure websites as the Better Business Bureau advises caution when booking travel and making online purchases. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Bend International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday as it began a $20 million renovation project to add rideshare lanes and redesign the facade. The 18-month construction will close part of the parking lot to create separate lanes for commercial vehicles — easing traffic flow. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame men's lacrosse will face Johns Hopkins in an NCAA quarterfinal match at noon Saturday in Hempstead following a win over Jacksonville on Mother's Day. Coach Kevin Corrigan uses lessons from former coach Lou Holtz to guide the team. WNDU
- ➤ Penn senior Zoya Turk led her team to win at the NIC girls track and field meet today. The event showcased strong performances + it promises a positive start for upcoming competitions. South Bend Tribune
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