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After a 37-26 win at North Carolina on Monday, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team and freshman Jonaz Walton are growing stronger.

Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Braun named 16 Indiana schools as 2026 Blue Ribbon winners, including four in Michiana like Bethany Christian and Fred J. Hums Elementary.

Gov. Mike Braun recognized 16 Indiana schools as 2026 Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools, including four in Michiana—Bethany Christian School in Goshen, Fred J.

Hums Elementary in Mishawaka, Kingsford Heights Elementary, and South Bend Hebrew Day School.

Construction continues on the new Fire Station 6 on Ada Drive - replacing the older station on Osolo Road with modern features such as 10 staff bedrooms and decontamination rooms; the $8-million facility is expected to be operational by mid-November.

Developers behind Dogleg Social shared new renderings and requested a tax abatement from the city council on Monday, Oct.

5 — the council approved the request unanimously, moving the project forward.

According to the FDA, Gatorade has recalled select 28-ounce Lemon Lime and Orange bottles because they contain undeclared color additives—over 122,000 cases in 37 states, including some sold locally, may result in temporary health issues.

The Humane Society of St. Joseph County featured 4-year-old dog Rikky on 16 News Now at Noon on Monday, Oct.

5—this lovable couch potato is looking for a forever home in our community.

After Notre Dame won 37-26 against UNC, coach Marcus Freeman praised freshman Jonaz Walton for his speed and vision as he gained 120 rushing yards, and noted that cornerback Leonard Moore and linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa remain questionable for Saturday’s game against Stanford at the stadium.