"This day means everything to me," said Osolo Elementary first grade teacher Annette Hines. "I’ve been here almost 30 years. This fall would’ve been 30 years since I student taught at this building."

A GM spokesperson confirmed the pause in an emailed statement to WVPE Thursday, saying, "Construction of the battery cell plant in New Carlisle, Indiana will be paused to align production capacity with current demand."

Indiana officials finalized a compliance order for Karl King Tower requiring heating upgrades, added security and long-term oversight.

"Of the 5,200 hotel rooms in St. Joseph County . . . we’ll average somewhere between 85- and 90-percent occupancy," said Jeff Jarnecke with Visit South Bend Mishawaka.

The Michiana Area Council of Governments took action Wednesday on Interurban Trolley cuts and U.S. 30 intersection changes.

St. Joseph commissioners approved changes to the city’s downtown paid parking plan, shortening daily hours and delaying the summer start date.

The South Bend International Airport is adding a commercial transportation lane for taxis, rideshare and buses. Raised crosswalks will be added and canopies will cover the first two lanes to shelter people from the elements.

The South Bend Board of Public Works recently approved $5.3 million in projects around the East Race and riverwalk, including a new pedestrian bridge, new dock and upgraded stairways connecting the Jefferson Bridge to Howard Park.

The Forever Learning Institute will hold summer classes at former Clay High School after SBCSC approved a short-term facility agreement Monday.

A newly filed lawsuit alleges a bus driver transporting NorthWood choir students in 2024 was intoxicated during a field trip to Michigan.