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Hello South Bend! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are Karl King Tower residents still living without reliable heat?
  • Why a South Bend chase to the airport led to federal prison
  • How a $694,000 grant may reshape South Bend’s PBS future

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Rings and Dragons.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: A snow shower in the morning, with a high of 26 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy; breezy, not as cold, temps: high: 41, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Some sun, breezy and colder, with a high of 29 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Portage Township trustee asks Indiana AG to investigate Karl King Tower heating issues (wndu.com) — Residents of Karl King Tower in South Bend have faced inconsistent heat, hot water, and other safety concerns for about two weeks, prompting Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow to seek an investigation by Indiana’s attorney general. Ten of twelve boilers reportedly failed, and residents also report electrical, elevator, fire alarm, and sanitation issues that Critchlow says disproportionately affect low-income tenants.
   

2. South Bend Man Sentenced to 82 Months in Prison Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (wimsradio.com) — A South Bend man has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison after a high-speed chase through St. Joseph County ended at South Bend International Airport and police recovered two loaded guns, one with a conversion device. Federal and local agencies say the case is part of a broader push to curb gun violence through Project Safe Neighborhoods.
   

3. Bridge Fund grant helps finances for South Bend's PBS station WNIT (southbendtribune.com) — South Bend’s PBS station WNIT just secured a $694,000 Bridge Fund grant, easing but not eliminating a major budget shortfall after state and federal cuts to public broadcasting. Leaders say the money buys about a year to stabilize operations, even after layoffs and a “shortfall budget,” and they’re urging continued community support to keep local programming strong.
   

4. Electric vehicle charging station programs stall as federal funding is in question (wsbt.com) — Plans for a fast EV charging station at South Bend International Airport are on hold as federal funds approved in 2022 remain tied up under the Trump administration. Regional planners say they’re ready to adjust sites and restart work once guidance and money are released, affecting several northern Indiana communities’ access to fast charging.
   

5. Fans react to potential Chicago Bears stadium move (wsbt.com) — A proposed Chicago Bears stadium move to Northwest Indiana has fans imagining easier trips from South Bend and Chicago, meeting “in the middle” by South Shore train or car. Supporters say a new stadium could spark long-overdue development and jobs, while some still want the team to remain at Soldier Field.
   

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