Good morning, Mishawaka.

Kevin Ellis, 41 from Mishawaka, pleaded guilty to firearm and drug charges after police found a loaded gun, pills, marijuana and a digital scale during a traffic stop and a search of his home—he was sentenced today to 72 months in prison with four years of supervised release.

Mishawaka and county officials approved an agreement on Tuesday that lets the city extend water and sewer service into Granger for a planned Microsoft data center and residential areas with septic issues.

The partners have two months to map the service territory—this plan may lead to future annexation of parts of Granger.

St. Joseph County commissioners passed a unanimous agreement Tuesday to extend water services to a four-mile area along Hickory Road to the county line — an area that includes the Microsoft Data Center site.

County, city, and regional partners will work over the next 45–60 days to create maps and timelines for the new utilities.

Indiana University South Bend will start a new program to train nurses in mental health de-escalation thanks to a three-year grant from the Valinhos Foundation.

The training will first certify instructors and then prepare 150 nursing students while also expanding to serve the local community—aiming to reduce workplace violence risks.

Indiana health data showed that childhood vaccination rates had dropped in 8 of 11 northeast counties over the past five years, with LaGrange County falling 18.6 percentage points to 36% and Kosciusko County declining by 9 points since 2019—pediatricians warned that the loss of immunizations raised the risk of preventable diseases. They urged families to check with their doctors to keep children up to date with vaccines.

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.

STEM Visit Day at Bethel University

8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Bethel University — Qualifies for $2000 Visit Scholarship — Explore STEM opportunities and experience college life with tours and interactive demonstrations.

95.3 MNC Trivia Night

6-8 p.m. — Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill — Proceeds benefit Five Star Life — Test your trivia skills while supporting local youth with food and fun.

South Bend Royal Princess Ball

12:00 – 3:30 PM — Holiday Inn Mishawaka — Ticketed event — Experience an enchanting day of magic with beloved princess characters and exciting interactive activities.

HealthLinc Mishawaka Expansion Celebration

3:30-6 p.m. — HealthLinc Mishawaka — Free entry — Celebrate the expansion of the clinic with no-cost screenings, free food, and community giveaways.