Throwback Thursday: The House That Rockne Built
A few weeks ago we covered legendary Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne as our Throwback Thursday feature. Now we are going to take a look at the house…more»
Author Archives: Kyle W. Bell
Mayor Buttigieg Returns to South Bend Tonight
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is returning home to South Bend tonight. The mayor has been serving seven months with the US Navy Reserves in Afghanistan as a lieutenant assigned…more»
South Bend Eats: Smoothies, Crêpes, & Coffee
It was a quiet Saturday in mid-September. The sun was shining on the eastern banks of the St. Joseph River. Notre Dame’s bye week meant that locals — who might…more»
Humane Society Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations in St. Joseph County
The St. Joseph County Humane Society is offering free rabies vaccinations this Sunday at eight locations throughout the South Bend area. The vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-serve…more»
Mayor Buttigieg Reports Being Back on US Soil
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is officially back on US soil, according to a post on the mayor’s Facebook page. “Feels good to be on American soil… and one step…more»
Suburban Denver Students Walk Out, Protesting Controversial History Curriculum
Hundreds of students from high schools across Colorado’s Jefferson County school district walked out of classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week, protesting attempts by conservative members of the…more»
Rockefeller Heirs, Major Foundations and Investors Pledge Fossil Fuel Divestment
Prominent private philanthropies and charitable foundations, including one built from the oil fortune of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, are announcing their intention to divest from fossil fuel holdings…more»
Rum Village Nature Center Turns 40 Years Old Today
The nature center at Rum Village, one of South Bend’s largest parks, turned 40 years old today. The city celebrated the occasion at an event with Deputy Mayor Mark Neal,…more»
St. Joseph County Democratic Party Seeks Paid Poll Workers for Election Day
The St. Joseph County Democratic Party is looking for more poll workers. The party sent out an email request Tuesday asking for members to fill in available slots for Election…more»
Hong Kong Students Stage Massive Boycott in Fight for Democracy
Launching a new wave in the fight for “true democracy,” thousands of Hong Kong university students kicked off a week-long boycott of classes on Monday with a mass sit-in and…more»