Good morning, Mishawaka.

Oscar Hall, a Cultivate Food Rescue ambassador, has been making food drop-offs for about a year and a half as the Donate to Cultivate campaign nears its end, supporting families in St. Joseph, Elkhart, and Marshall counties — he said seeing grateful smiles motivates him to keep helping.

The University of Notre Dame expanded its UPBI program to 13 World Cup host cities to offer training, consulting & funding opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs as tournaments kick off this week.

With Coca-Cola North America’s support, the initiative now aids 59 cities and more than 11,000 business starters.

Gas prices in Indiana rose this week but remain below the national average due to an extended use tax holiday until July 7 + Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy says if the deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz fails, prices could soon increase, prompting drivers to fill up.

The Rev. John I. Jenkins (former Notre Dame president) is chosen to receive Commonweal’s 2026 Centennial Award.

The award will be given at the Benefit Dinner on Monday, Oct. 5 in New York City, recognizing his accomplishments in higher education.

Ninety-six youth robotics teams from six countries are competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge Michiana Premier Event at South Bend's Century Center today through Sunday.

The competition features bot basketball and a college fair connecting students with Notre Dame, Purdue and the University of Michigan.

Notre Dame strength and conditioning coach Loren Landow won the 2026 NSCA Impact Award, which honors his long work coaching NFL prospects and over 70 All-Pro players.

He has helped boost the program’s success since joining South Bend in 2024.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling and Scoring Skills

Jun 23-25 — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $97 for observing coaches — Improve scoring moves and ball handling at this youth basketball camp.

Point Guard University Basketball Camp

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $200 — A 4-day youth basketball camp focused on skill development, competition, and fun.

AIA Northern Indiana July Program

11:30 a.m. — Chicory Cafe Mishawaka — Complimentary lunch — Explore the benefits of cast stone in architectural design at this informative program.

Jeff Dunham Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $83 — Experience a night of laughter with the comedic genius Jeff Dunham and his beloved puppets.