Good morning, Mishawaka.

United Way of St. Joseph County awarded over $1.85 million to two nonprofits.

St. Margaret’s House received $1.5 million for its day center for women and children and Logan Community Resources received over $358,000 (to build a group home for eight adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities).

Faith leaders in South Bend on Thursday urged Microsoft to use tax savings from its Granger data center to bolster local social services amid cuts to the No. 5 bus route.

They organized press conferences and a bus ride to emphasize the need for a community fund on tax breaks.

Temporary assistance centers have been set up to help Hoosiers recover from August’s flooding.

Federal and state agencies offer disaster applications (FEMA and SBA provide assistance) and local help with housing, counseling and document replacement.

Since last October, 82,000 fewer Hoosiers have received SNAP benefits under the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (causing a sharp monthly drop in beneficiaries) as the state works to reduce errors and avoid extra cost shares next October.

Governor Mike Braun extended Indiana's gas tax holiday through Oct.

6 in all 92 counties to help lower fuel costs and support road projects. The state will use reserves to replace lost revenue and will review the measure in 30 days.

Construction is underway on 115 new Lafayette Falls homes that will expand the subdivision to nearly 400.

Local residents and South Bend Fire Department officials say a second entrance (meant to ease traffic) will enhance access for first responders (and residents) when completed.

Today, the former Parisi’s Ristorante site saw a groundbreaking for 38 new condos near Notre Dame—marking a new chapter for a location known for 44 years of local dining.

Conference prep football games take place Friday night with experts forecasting local school matchups.

Defending champion Penn will play South Bend Riley and Mishawaka faces Plymouth in key contests.