Good morning, Mishawaka.

Local businesses in Michiana are offering free meals, haircuts and park access to veterans today as part of Veterans Day honors, with offers requiring proof of service.

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles branches are closed while customers use online services and 24-hour kiosks for renewals and other transactions.

The South Bend school board approved an agreement on Nov 10th that made its district the highest paying in the region— officials say the change aims to boost teacher retention and attract more qualified staff.

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation approved a new teachers’ agreement Monday night that raises the starting salary to $50,000 and the maximum to $86,777, with adjustments retroactive from July 1 until June 30 and a one-time $650 stipend for teachers with 120 school days.

The contract also adds a 2% increase in stipends for teachers who coach or lead extracurricular activities — boosting benefits for staff.

Today, Lilly Endowment Inc. announced it will allocate up to $500M in funding to Indiana colleges to support a new initiative on artificial intelligence in higher education.

It will award planning grants by the end of the year and implementation or collaborative grants through 2026 to help schools address AI challenges and opportunities (grant amounts range from $125K to $40M).

The St. Joseph County Leaf Program activated its Snow Plan as lake-effect snow delayed leaf collection in affected townships—officials said townships with clear conditions will continue their schedule while service in snowy areas will resume only when overnight temperatures remain above 38 degrees. The National Weather Service forecast predicts 4 to 8 inches of snowfall through Tuesday and temperatures rising once the storm passes.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman praised the team for its improved kicking in the win over Navy after struggling at Boston College last week — he said the change boosted player confidence for upcoming challenges.

John Howard has played pickleball for over five years and lost nearly 100 pounds while winning medals at local tournaments.

He will play in the national finals in Daytona this December and gives lessons at the CCAC—his hard work has boosted his health and built a strong community.

Swan Lake

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Suitable for ages 3+ — Experience the enchanting world of ballet with Tchaikovsky’s celebrated Swan Lake performed by international stars.

Logan Ramey's Tribute to Elvis and Friends

7-11 p.m. — Holiday Inn Mishawaka Conference Center — Call for ticket information — Celebrate the music of Elvis, Tom Jones, and Marilyn Monroe in a night of nostalgia and entertainment.

Diabetes Nutrition Workshop

5-7 p.m. — HealthLinc Mishawaka — RSVP required — Learn to build a healthy plate while enjoying recipes and giveaways.

Saint Nick Six

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Saint Joseph Grade School South Bend — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Saint Nicolas with a variety of fun runs for all ages and abilities.

John Crist Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy the wit and humor of one of today's top stand-up comedians with his latest show 'Jokes For Humans'.