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1. South Bend teacher on leave amid student relationship allegations (southbendtribune.com) — A South Bend Community School Corp. math teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while independent investigators review allegations of a past romantic relationship with a former student. District leaders say no current or former administrators will handle the probe and are promising no further comment until findings are complete, emphasizing student safety as their top concern for South Bend families.
2. Police searching for two missing South Bend mothers (wndu.com) — South Bend police have opened a missing persons investigation for two local mothers, 24‑year‑old Vanessa Bautista and 23‑year‑old Alexa Navarro, who vanished early Sunday while driving a gray 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Their last known location pinged in Niles, and authorities are asking anyone with information about the women or the vehicle's whereabouts to contact police immediately.
3. Dallas Golden shakes off injuries to make 2026 debut for Notre Dame (southbendtribune.com) — Notre Dame sophomore defensive back Dallas Golden finally saw the field in South Bend against Rice after back and shoulder injuries limited his offseason, logging 15 defensive snaps and work as a punt returner. Coaches say his missed time cost him early playing opportunities, but his solid debut helps rebuild confidence in the Irish punt return game for local fans.
4. 16 News Now at 6:30 p.m. - Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 (wndu.com) — A local newscast highlights an urgent search for two missing South Bend mothers last seen early Sunday, with police tracking their movements from Elkhart toward Niles. It also spotlights South Bend designer Darris White's viral New York Fashion Week moment, a new veterans' riding arena in Warsaw, CASA volunteer milestones, and a cross-country charity run touching Michiana.
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