A look back at the top stories of 2022 in South Bend and across Michiana
A look back at the top stories of 2022 in South Bend and across Michiana
There were highs, lows and lots in between in the South Bend area over the course of the year. Here is a rundown of some of the biggest stories of 2022. More
National affairs impact life locally
The death of Rep. Jackie Walorski, the Supreme Court's abortion ruling and other national stories had local ties. More
The year in sports
From Washington High School's girls basketball team winning the 3A state championship to Marcus Freeman's debut as Notre Dame's football coach, the world of sports also had plenty of big stories. More
The top crime stories from 2022
Police killed a man having a mental health episode and also rolled out a new tech partner where various pieces of surveillance technology feed into, which will allow officers and analysts to track incidents as they happen. More
Business takes a leap
From the possibility of the $2.5 billion Ultium Cells plant to start of work on the $164.7 million Honeysuckle Solar Farm on the west side of St. Joseph County, 2022's local business news saw a considerable amount of positive movement, especially in the energy production sector. More
The Morris turns 100 and other entertainment highlights
Entertainment venues have begun to rebound from the pandemic with more bookings in 2022, while Mishawaka moved forward with plans for a regional fieldhouse and a new trail opened in South Bend, among other entertainment and recreational highlights of the year. More
The region's top government and environmental stories
From the opening of a new Mishawaka City Hall to action on a longtime toxic waste dump, the region saw government and environmental changes in 2022. More
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: 2022's top stories include Rep. Walorski's death, school board battles
