Good morning, Mishawaka.

The Upper Room Recovery Community will host A Night of Recovery on Saturday, Aug.

15 at Aloft South Bend from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to raise funds for local efforts that help neighbors overcome addiction and mental health challenges.

Tens of thousands experienced power outages and hazardous driving conditions after Tuesday's severe weather hit Michiana; officials urged drivers to fill up their tanks before entering Lake+Porter counties, and a house fire in Portage caused one fatality.

Saint Mary’s College extended President Katie Conboy’s contract through 2030 after a unanimous board vote.

Her leadership since 2020 + the board’s confidence is set to boost the college’s future.

New Zealand mountain goats clearing the overgrowth along the St. Joseph Riverbank remained safe after Tuesday's storms and have resumed their work; city officials said 25 more will be deployed soon near Wilson Blvd and the Logan St. Bridge.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Mishawaka Fire Department welcomed nine new recruits at City Hall during a 10:00 a.m. Board of Public Works Meeting.

The new firefighters will begin their training at the Mishawaka Fire Academy — learning fire suppression, EMS skills and public safety values.

Mishawaka officials honored Victor Kasznia for his over 10 years as a Code Enforcement Officer, highlighting his role in ensuring building code compliance.

The City thanked him for his dedicated service to the community.

Wyatt, a non-verbal boy from last year's Wednesday's Child segment, is making progress in therapy as his autism specialist reported today that he now makes sounds, says his nickname (no), and feeds himself with a fork at his local center.

Taylor Farms recalled its guacamole and dips on Aug.

9 after tests indicated possible salmonella contamination in jalapeño products sold in local stores+ no illnesses have been reported so far.

Crews broke ground on Woodfield Crossings in Mishawaka on Aug.

12 as the City and Habitat for Humanity (with corporate partners) launch a project to add affordable housing options for Michiana families. The development (a response to local community needs) will help support new local housing solutions.

At practice on Aug. 12, Notre Dame players were motivated when a highlights package featuring Michael Jordan played on a loop and, a day earlier, ESPN's Stephen A.

Smith spoke for an hour at Shields Family Hall (underscoring the value of hard work).