South Bend

The Century Center, a centerpiece of downtown South Bend for nearly 50 years, is now under scrutiny as the city finalizes its draft Downtown 2045 plan.

The papers were found Monday morning in multiple South Bend areas including Erskine Park area. The bottom of the flyers claim they are from the Trinity White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, a Kentucky based chapter of the KKK.

Where wide bridges carry Eddy and Sample streets over the St. Joseph River and Lincolnway, it looks and feels like an interstate exchange in the heart of the city. There’s a freeway-like cloverleaf with ramps and big green signs with arrows pointing to other places.

The United States Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the City of South Bend on Friday alleging that the department's hiring practices for entry-level police officers violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Over the first 12 weeks the Indiana Dinosaur Museum has attracted more than 26,000 visitors to St. Joseph County.

The city of South Bend is aiming to plant 100,000 trees by 2050, roughly one tree per resident, in an effort to combat urban heat island effects and improve environmental sustainability.

A step forward toward a multi-million-dollar development on Douglas Road. The St. Joseph County Planning Commission approved the project at a special meeting Monday. The proposed project would bring hundreds of home and commercial spaces to the area.

It’s years behind schedule and some $3 million over budget, but the reconstruction of South Bend’s Seitz Park is nearing the end.

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners with local fire departments announced a burn ban for all of St. Joseph County as of Friday at 8:51 a.m. after recommendations from the St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency.

Beginning in November, passengers will be able to fly directly from South Bend to Washington D.C.

Today, the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund awarded the City of South Bend a $150,000 grant to support the launch of its Financial Empowerment Center. The South Bend Financial Empowerment Center (SBFEC) will offer no-cost, one-on-one financial counseling for South Bend residents and is the first of its kind in Indiana. At the SBFEC, professionally trained FEC counselors will help individuals and families with low and moderate incomes manage their finances, pay down debt, increase savings, establish, and build credit, and access safe and affordable mainstream banking products.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Downtown South Bend announced the theme for September's First Fridays event will be "Dog Days of Summer" on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m.

The famous ice cream shop, Oink's Dutch Treat, wouldn't be what it is today without its namesake.

A BIG high-pressure dome of heat has arrived in the Midwest. Our hottest index of the summer will arrive Tuesday afternoon. If you are out in the direct sunlight it will feel like 105 to 115F. Make sure the pets are off the pavement by late morning into the early evening hours. This is also a reminder to NEVER leave the pets and children alone in a vehicle.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A new fine dining restaurant, Cascade, opened its doors this month on the Saint Joseph River.

Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend.

Taken via drone by Zephan Enciso.

September 8 is National Hug Your Hound Day!

In a decision dated July 26, the Indiana Department of Education determined that Clay shall be made available for lease or purchase by a charter school system for $1.

Amazon’s planned $11 billion data center west of South Bend would create at least 400 jobs that pay an average $30 an hour. In return for property tax breaks, Amazon also pledges money for a host of community needs.

More marijuana dispensaries could be coming to Michigan, specifically Niles Township.

A "summer spike" of cases of COVID is now hitting our area. At Goshen Health, a small spike can be reported, but it is also believed some people are not getting tested.

Mishawaka High School celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday— 100 years of school!

Dave Matthews says he will open grocery store in first floor of apartment, seven years after taking money from city's redevelopment commission.

An investigation is underway after a large group of people tried to outsmart a local restaurant’s tipping policy on Monday night. Which resulted in two employees getting pepper sprayed.

Clay High School is set for permanent closure this spring but those hoping to save it, or at least some version of it, have new hope.

Commissioners voted to reappoint Alan Feldbaum to a third term despite saying last week they would entertain other candidates in an apparently political move.

South Bend's ice rink at Howard Park opens on Friday. There's a lot of cosmetic work that goes into making Howard Park ready for the season.

Downtown South Bend will see around $1 billion over the next few years for new housing, retail, restaurants, and opportunities for employment.

Cat Rambo has published more than 200 sci-fi works and won a Nebula and other awards. Their new novel is "Devil's Gun," a sequel to "You Sexy Thing."

Democrats had a huge day in South Bend and Mishawaka city elections, fending off Republican challengers and expanding their common council majorities.

The Roseland Police Department and other agencies issued over 70 citations to underage drinkers and confiscated over 50 fake ID’s at Cheers Pub in Roseland on Thursday November 2, 2023.

Amid shrinking local news staffs, a group of South Bend journalists is turning to the public to keep local reporting strong in the future.

That question brought him on Wednesday night to the St. Joseph County Public Library in downtown South Bend to discuss the city’s inclusion in a proposed Chicago to Detroit Freedom Trail, which McLellan hopes will one day be recognized as a National Historic Trail by the parks service.

The 87 apartment complex currently being constructed east of campus will be ready for students to move into in August 2024, property manager Amanda Kindley said in an interview with The Observer.

An unpleasant suprirse thursday morning for some driving into work in St. Joseph County. A hole in the road caused multiple drivers scares and even damage to some cars. This happening on Day Road east of Capital Avenue in Penn Township.

South Bend officials announced with a few minor project items remaining for completion, with good weather Monday and Tuesday, Douglas Road, between State Road 23 and Ironwood Road, is scheduled to be opened Wednesday morning.

A groundbreaking today marked the ceremonial start of the construction of an inn at Potato Creek State Park in North Liberty.

South Bend Police and the Mayor’s office recently reported crime is down but some who live in westside neighborhoods claim that's not the case.

Starting next Wednesday, South Shore trains will run from Michigan City to Dune Park on newly completed track. For the past few years, the South Shore had been bussing passengers between stops during construction.

Management of the estimated 400,000-square-foot plaza changed this summer, and the owner wants to get closer to market rates for the space in the plaza, which has become home for many locally owned businesses over the past decade.

Here are this year's trick or treat times and other fun events.

The Cat Lady Café, located in the East Race Commerce Center in Downtown South Bend, isn't just a place for cat lovers. Owner Kim Sult, says the café serves a variety of drinks, including coffee, tea and soda, inviting anyone who needs a pick-me-up to stop by. The café is widely known for offering time to play with the cafe's cats, which are actually from the Humane Society, as the two work in tandem.

A main artery for east and west-bound traffic around Notre Dame’s campus, Angela Boulevard will be reduced from four to two lanes next year as part of South Bend's continued goal of reducing speeds and making safer pedestrian spaces in the city.

22-year-old Joseph Wood was arrested after a crash in the 900 block of Frances Street in South Bend, around 8 p.m. on Saturday.

The project to widen and improve Douglas Road should be wrapping up in less than a month.

At least four people were shot Saturday night on South Bend’s west side during Mexican Independence Day celebrations which turned dangerous, police said.

The city has gotten approval to expand the riverfront liquor license district from 1,500 feet to 3,000 feet.

The St. Joseph County Council adopted a resolution Tuesday in support of Clay High School and Save Clay, a group dedicated to protecting the school which the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) voted to close in April.