Good morning, Elkhart.

The St. Joseph County 4-H Fair rodeo took place Monday at the fairgrounds after rain cleared, letting cowboys and cowgirls race in a pole-bending contest.

Meanwhile, Elkhart officials moved a wheel tax ordinance to a second reading that should not change most vehicle owners' payments.

On Tuesday, firefighters battled a large fire at a scrap metal dealer near New Carlisle—visible from miles away, authorities said.

Fire crews extinguished a blaze at a furniture shop in the 62000 block of County Road 43 near Millersburg just before 10:20 a.m. on Jul.

7, and officials reported that the fire started in the attic with the cause remaining unknown.

Fire crews extinguished a blaze that broke out at a furniture shop in the 62000 block of County Road 43 near Millersburg yesterday after flames started in the attic (reported just before 10:20 a.m.).

Officials said the cause is still unknown.

Notre Dame announced $400K in grants to 16 community partners on July 6 for its first Arts Biennial, which will run January through June 2027.

Festival events will take place on campus and in regional venues around South Bend.

Electric bills soared nearly 27% last July due to rising fuel costs, aging grid improvements, and increased demand from new data centers.

Lawmakers are planning a signature bill to help low-income customers avoid shutoffs during high heat.

Local farmers face rising diesel prices and higher fertilizer costs that are squeezing profit margins.

First-generation farmer Tom Murphy (near Chesterton) now pays $5.23 per gallon compared to $2.56 in January, while Purdue surveys show many growers worry about input expenses amid global trade disruptions.

Elkhart General Hospital is planning a $37 million expansion of its emergency and trauma center, with planning and pre-construction set to begin before the end of 2026.

A summer basketball skills clinic will offer local kids in grades 3-8 a chance to build fundamentals at LifeLine Youth Ministries’ The Hub.

Elkhart kids in grades 3-8 will train in a summer basketball skills clinic led by coaches Travon Curry and Todd Johnson at LifeLine Youth Ministries' The Hub (2721 Prairie Street).

The clinic is open to boys and girls to build confidence and improve fundamentals.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: 80’s Cartoons

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Goshen Theater — Free entry — Relive your childhood with 80's cartoons on the big screen for a nostalgic morning.

Guys & Dolls by Premier Arts

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $19.20 – $34.65 — Enjoy an exciting rendition of the classic romantic comedy set in a whimsical New York City.

Guys & Dolls Musical Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $19.20 – $34.65 — Enjoy a classic romantic comedy set in the vibrant world of New York City's gamblers and missionaries.

Guys and Dolls

2-5 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $19.20 – $34.65 — Enjoy a classic romantic comedy set in New York City with gamblers and missionaries.

Ludacris Concert

8:00 p.m. — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying evening with hip hop superstar Ludacris at the fairgrounds.

Brett Young Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Brett Young at a local favorite venue.

Charley Crockett Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Charley Crockett at the fairgrounds.

Bluey's Big Play

6-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience Bluey in a vibrant live theatre adaptation with puppets.

Wyatt Marshall Live at Fruit Hills Winery

2-5 p.m. — Fruit Hills Winery & Orchard — Food available from Taste of Caribbean — Enjoy live country music from rising star Wyatt Marshall on the deck.