South Bend, Indiana
Coverage of South Bend, Indiana in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: 6 Keys to Moving CTE From Pilot to Permanent Part of a Redesigned HS Experience
A growing skills mismatch between applicant qualifications and employer needs is driving interest in work-based learning programs. However, these initiatives often struggle due to a lack of available employers or students. The analysis concludes that success requires developing intentionally designed infrastructure linking schools, employers, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations, rather than merely treating the program as an elective.
- Vermont, Other States Test ‘Gentle Infill’ as One Potential Tool to Tackle Housing Shortages
Vermont and other states are testing 'gentle infill' to address housing shortages by building homes on vacant lots. South Bend, Indiana, constructed over 500 new homes in four years using vacant lots, partnerships with nonprofits, and pre-approved designs to streamline development.
- Man Fatally Shot In Ford City Mall Parking Lot, Police Say
A 21-year-old man, Martin Isaac Cantu Murillo, was fatally shot in the Ford City Mall parking lot during a street racing gathering early Saturday. The shooter, who fled in a red SUV, opened fire on Murillo around 2:50 a.m., and no arrests have been made. The mall, set to close on June 22 due to safety issues, has been the site of unauthorized events as businesses vacate the property.