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South Bend, in partnership with Notre Dame and Ancora, is developing the 202,000-square-foot Colfax Corner, a research and innovation hub featuring restored historic buildings and new facilities, aimed at creating over 400 high-tech jobs, fostering community engagement, and boosting the local economy with a projected $750 million impact over 10 years, supported by city, state, and nonprofit investments.
Play in the Notre Dame vs. Purdue football game resumed after a nearly two-hour lightning delay, with Notre Dame leading 35-23 at halftime; the delay effectively served as a long halftime break, and the game will continue with 1:31 remaining in the second quarter before moving to the third quarter.
Kelly Ratigan, a South Bend native and former Loyola Maryland guard, has transferred to Notre Dame for the 2025-26 season, bringing her scoring and leadership back home to her hometown team, with strong family ties to Irish athletics.
St. Joseph County commissioners propose an alternative site for a newly proposed homeless shelter, countering the city of South Bend's plan and suggesting a location near Fellows Street and Dean Johnson Boulevard. The county's proposed site is county-owned and close to wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness. A task force will be formed to find alternative sites, with city officials expressing urgency in finding a viable location. The city and county are open to working together but have differing opinions on the suitability of each other's proposed sites.
The South Bend Fire Department has released the names of the five children who tragically died in a house fire, with a sixth child in critical condition. The father and two firefighters were also injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and a community fund has been established to help the family with funeral expenses and other needed assistance.
Five children tragically died in a house fire in South Bend, with one adult and the children's father unable to rescue them. The victims were identified as 17-month-old Faith Smith, 4-year-old Angelo Smith, 5-year-old Deontay Smith, 9-year-old Davida Smith, and 10-year-old Demetis Smith, while 11-year-old Angel Smith remains in critical condition. Two firefighters were also injured while battling the blaze, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Five children died and a sixth was flown to a pediatric burn center after a devastating house fire in South Bend, Indiana. The children, aged between 17 months and 11 years, were rescued from the home, but five of them perished. A firefighter was also injured in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials expressed condolences to the family and community.
A house fire in South Bend, Indiana, claimed the lives of five children, with one survivor airlifted to a pediatric burn center for treatment. One adult in the house escaped uninjured, while a firefighter was injured but is expected to recover. The South Bend Fire Department is working with authorities to investigate the cause of the fire.
A residential fire in South Bend claimed the lives of five children, with a sixth child and a firefighter sustaining injuries. The fire department responded to the intense blaze, extracting six victims from the home. The surviving child was airlifted to a pediatric burn center, while the injured firefighter is expected to recover. The community is mourning the tragic loss, and the fire department is providing support to the affected families while investigating the cause of the fire. Fire officials emphasized the importance of fire safety practices and urged residents to have an emergency plan and ensure functioning smoke detectors in their homes.
A tragic house fire in South Bend, Indiana has claimed the lives of five children, with one adult and one firefighter sustaining injuries. The fire department is set to provide further details in a press conference, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A large fire in South Bend claimed the lives of five children and injured a firefighter, who is expected to recover. The South Bend Fire Department praised the bravery and dedication of the firefighters who risked their lives to rescue the children from the burning home, expressing sympathy and support for the families of the deceased.
Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in a house fire on Laporte Avenue in South Bend, with the South Bend Fire Department responding to the call and reporting that there are multiple victims. The fire department continued to fight the flames for several hours, and a portion of the roof collapsed. The incident is currently under investigation.
A tragic house fire in South Bend, Indiana, claimed the lives of five children, with one survivor airlifted to a pediatric burn center. The South Bend Fire Department is mourning the loss and praising the heroic efforts of the firefighters involved. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, while officials urge residents to ensure their smoke alarms are in working order.
One person was killed in a shooting on Beale Street in South Bend, Indiana. The victim, a male, was taken to the hospital but later died. The identity of the victim has not been released, and there are no known suspects at this time. The incident is under investigation, and authorities do not believe there is an ongoing threat related to the shooting.
South Bend Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at the Beacon Heights Apartment complex on the city's northwest side. One person was taken to the hospital, and authorities believe the incident is unrelated to a shooting that took place the previous day. Further details about the victim's condition and motive are currently being sought.