Good morning, Mishawaka.

Flash flooding over the weekend forced residents in St. Joseph County and south side of South Bend to scramble, damaging yards, garages + property as Centre Township Fire Department diverted water to protect homes.

On Monday, fans gathered at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds to see Hannah Harper perform — while horse enthusiasts at the rodeo ring enjoyed barrel racing contests.

The Indiana Afterschool Network awarded over $3M in grants to 160 programs since October 2025 to boost reading skills, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Indiana Corridor already hired classroom teachers using the funds, and online credentials are set to launch this summer.

Residents gathered at a North Liberty City Council meeting to oppose the proposed Midwest Continental Divide Trail, which would connect their community to South Bend’s west side and raised concerns over safety, property values, and environmental impacts—homeowners said they learned of the project after it passed in the state legislature.

Douglas Road near State Road 23 has reduced westbound lanes for concrete restorations (one lane remains each way from Shaughn Street to State Road 23); work will finish by early Friday morning.

This week's 2nd Chance pet is Otis, a 2-year-old sweetheart from Pet Refuge who is looking for his furever home.

Kristin Szymanski introduced him on 16 News Now at Noon on Jul. 6.

Hall of Fame golfer Colin Montgomerie recorded two hole-in-ones on his Monday morning round at Harbor Shores on the Wee Course he designed, with one shot captured on camera by a local sports director.

The Link at Four Winds Field hosts its annual stadium golf event this week, offering a nine‐hole, 27‐shot round for golfers of all skill levels with greens set up on the ballpark field and around the concourse.

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.

Bluey's Big Play

6-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket purchase required — Experience Bluey's beloved adventures come to life in an enchanting theatrical show for kids.