Hi South Bend! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's South Bend Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's South Bend Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near South Bend.
1. South Bend Police Department searching for two reported runaway teenagers, asks public for help (abc57.com) — South Bend police are asking residents to help locate two missing teenagers, Zyair Smith and Eddie Weiser, who may be in South Bend-area neighborhoods including Miami Hills and the city's west side. Family members are worried for their safety, and anyone who may have seen them is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately with any information.
2. Mishler, Niezgodski: State Budget Committee Tours Regional Economic Development Projects (timesuniononline.com) — State budget leaders just toured South Bend-area projects, including IU-South Bend, Notre Dame, and major regional improvements funded by the state. Their visit highlighted investments in road infrastructure, tourism sites like Potato Creek's new inn, and local attractions such as the zoo, Morris Performing Arts Center, and Four Winds Field that are shaping St. Joseph County's economic growth.
3. Grant to Rebuild South Bend Station for Amtrak (wordpress.com) — South Bend is getting a major boost to its rail future, with a new federal grant funding most of the planning to bring Amtrak service back to historic Union Station downtown. City-led studies will explore track, platform, accessibility, and amenity upgrades, potentially shifting service from the current Bendix station and improving connections to the nearby city bus hub.
4. NIPSCO announces $2M charitable contribution, customer support measures (abc57.com) — South Bend residents served by NIPSCO should know that disconnections for nonpayment are suspended through September 30 while extra financial assistance is made available. A new $2 million charitable contribution will flow through regional foundations to support nonprofits helping Northwest Indiana communities recover from the August 11 storms, with resources aimed at keeping customers safely connected and supported.
5. Indiana Michigan Power files rate case with IURC, works to reduce base rate for Hoosiers (abc57.com) — Indiana Michigan Power is proposing a base rate reduction plan that could cut the largest line item on Hoosiers' electric bills by about five percent and freeze other rates for three years, with changes expected by mid-2027. Company leaders and South Bend Chamber president Jeff Rea say growth from large customers like data centers will help fund the shift without shifting costs onto other customers.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok South Bend! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
South Bend Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.