Good morning, Mishawaka.

The westbound ramp from the Bypass to Bremen Highway closed Monday near the Meijer on Mishawaka’s south side while crews replaced a small structure.

A detour directs drivers to US-31 and Michigan Street — work is expected to finish early October — which may slow travel times this summer.

The City of Mishawaka will host Slide the Hill from August 8th to 11th at George Wilson Park on 2605 Clover Rd, where four 300-foot inflatable slip-n-slides will run in six sessions and cost $7 per person.

Participants must pre-register and bring their own inflatable pool tube—onsite tubes are available for $8 when supplies last.

Today, police across Mishawaka, South Bend, Elkhart, Buchanan, and St. Joseph host National Night Out with free food, popsicles, games, and community activities—while from Aug.

4 to 10, family-friendly events such as film festivals, classic car cruises, EnviroFest, HannaFest, auto mania, a garage sale, art beats, and a back-to-school rally bring local culture and fun to several nearby communities.

Local police departments will host National Night Out tomorrow from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at three local sites in South Bend and Mishawaka to offer free food, drinks, and community activities.

The event will feature a dunk tank, police demonstrations, a new safety app rollout, and family fun by local vendors—like Target and Kona Ice—while city leaders attend.

Former South Bend pastor Geoffrey Carter pleaded guilty to child exploitation and sexual battery charges after a 17-year-old reported abuse last year+ court records show cameras in his home captured inappropriate behavior involving the minor.

53-year-old Donald Simpson II was arrested for allegedly shooting his 48-year-old brother in South Bend last week+ he faces charges including aggravated battery, battery by means of a deadly weapon, and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon after officers arrived at 11:40 p.m. Friday and the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Ash Road between Inwood and Jackson Road was closed starting Monday for pipe installation along the St. Joseph and Elkhart County line—drivers have used detours since the work began and a reopening date has not been set.

Today, the St. Joseph County Department of Health mobile unit is at John Young Middle School from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.—it will also be at Charles Black Community Center on August 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Kroc Center on August 13th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Four Winds Field on August 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with caregivers asked to bring a copy of their child's immunization record and insurance card even though insurance is not required.

In the Heat of the Night Wrestling Event

7-10 p.m. — Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center — $15-$20 — Enjoy a family-friendly night of pro wrestling action with local favorites and exciting newcomers.