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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Lawmakers may explore legislative changes in response to prolonged power outages (wvpe.org) — After a town hall in South Bend, state lawmakers signaled they may push for legislative changes and additional investigations into NIPSCO's prolonged power outages that left thousands without electricity for up to two weeks. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and Governor Mike Braun both want deeper scrutiny of utility preparedness and spending, raising the stakes for future reliability and affordability for local customers.
2. '100 Things to Do in South Bend' shows there's always something to do (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — A new book, "100 Things to Do in South Bend Before You Die," highlights everything from West Washington Street architecture and the River Lights to Dyngus Day and Notre Dame game-day traditions. Author Jane Simon Ammeson will visit several local spots, including Fiddler's Hearth and The History Museum, for signings and talks in early and mid-September, giving residents fresh ideas to explore their own city.
3. Sexual assault reported at Saint Mary's, students alerted (ndsmcobserver.com) — Students at Saint Mary's College were alerted to a reported sexual assault in a residence hall, with the suspect identified and confirmed as not part of the tri-campus community. Local resources and law enforcement, including the South Bend Police Department and St. Joseph County's Special Victims Unit, are involved, and students are encouraged to use campus support services or share information with investigators.
4. James Flanigan prepares for Lambeau Field homecoming (wsbt.com) — South Bend readers will see a familiar Notre Dame storyline as tight end James Flanigan heads back to his hometown of Green Bay for the season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field next Sunday night. The sophomore, with deep family ties to both the Packers and the Irish, expects a huge hometown crowd while stepping into a key role in Notre Dame's offense.
5. South Bend Medicaid diagnostic radiology payments reach $347 in 2024, marking 118% rise (southbendtimes.com) — Medicaid diagnostic radiology payments in South Bend totaled just $347 in 2024, yet that small figure still marked a 118% jump from 2023 and a 91% rise since 2019. The article breaks down how this category ranks against other Medicaid spending locally and explains looming federal cuts and rule changes that could shift more healthcare costs onto Indiana and South Bend residents.
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