Benton approved $4.1M for sewer upgrades to boost public health and safety.

The Benton Township Board approved $4.1 million for sewer infrastructure upgrades, aiming to improve public health and environmental safety. In Indiana, schools are preparing for 2026 spring state testing, with 2025 data informing decisions on third-grade retention and academic support. A jury trial began in Elkhart County against a former deputy clerk. Meanwhile, the South Bend School Board will vote on extending its superintendent’s contract amid debate over Senate Bill 248, which seeks to change school board selection. On the sports front, Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a playoff win, Alex Bregman signed a $175 million deal with the Cubs, and Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team defeated UNC.