Good morning, Mishawaka.

American Airlines announced a bus service connecting South Bend International Airport to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport starting Oct.

6—with a 35-seat coach run by The Landline Company that will travel four times daily and feature in-seat power, Wi-Fi and leather seats.

Six men were convicted in federal court for a cargo theft ring that stole over $5 million in high-end items — including electronics, Victoria’s Secret products, and Bose equipment — from 14 tractor-trailers near distribution centers in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio between December 2021 and May 2023 as the stolen goods were sold at discounted prices in Florida, with sentencing set for some defendants in August and September.

From July 17 to July 22, youth sports tournaments brought in over $2 million and filled hotels, restaurants and sports venues in South Bend and Mishawaka.

Local officials said recent upgrades to sports facilities — including Byers Softball Complex and Leeper Park Tennis Center — will help attract more events in the future.

On Saturday morning, Nathan Lowe, known as The American Dog Whisperer, appeared on WNDU 16 News Now to share techniques for introducing children to new dogs — methods designed to train both pets and their owners.

His one-on-one sessions help local pet owners overcome common challenges — a trusted approach that benefits families in our community.

South Bend Police Athletic League held its second annual Track and Field Showcase at John Adams High School—runners lined up under overcast skies as youth, middle, and high school athletes competed in track events.

The event provided a chance for local young athletes to test their skills in a community setting.