Voters in School City of Mishawaka's district will decide in May whether to keep current taxes in place to support the system. This is a renewal vote on a funding measure passed in 20-16, and will not increase anyone's current tax rate. The money has been used to fund technology upgrades, educational programs, and staff raises. A renewal would keep about 2.7 million dollars a year flowing for the next eight years. The vote comes in the May primary.

Sixteen new South Bend police officers were sworn in Wednesday, returning the department to full staffing for the first time since before the pandemic. The department is budgeted for 240 officers, with 247 now employed. But coming retirements this year and next will bring that number down. 51 new officers were hired last year.

The U-S State Department says a collision between a Russian fighter jet and a U-S drone over the Black Sea was likely accidental. A spokesman called the Russian pilot incompetent as he and a colleague shadowed the drone, which was gathering intelligence on Russia from over international waters. The drone is in deep water, and it's not clear if it can be recovered. The Russians say they will try.

NCAA Tournament scores from Wednesday: Fairleigh Dickinson over Texas Southern, 84-61, and Arizona State dominated Nevada, 98-73. The main draw begins first round play today, with a total of 16 games on tap at four sites across the country, followed by 16 more tomorrow. Purdue, Indiana, and Michigan State all play tomorrow.

The Chicago Bears have signed former Panthers quarterback PJ Walker, who will be added to the depth chart behind starter Justin Fields. The Indianapolis Colts have resigned receiver Ashton Dulin and defensive tackle Taven Bryan.

NBA: the Chicago Bulls lost at home to Sacramento, 117-114. The Indiana Pacers are at Milwaukee tonight.

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A lot of us will be a little groggy this morning as we need a few days to adjust to the time change over the weekend. Clocks moved forward an hour Sunday morning for Daylight Time, and that means your body clocks thinks it's 5am when it's really six. A little patience and understanding will go a long way the next few days as we all adjust.

A bank collapse in California's Silicon Valley last week is the biggest since the housing recession 15 years ago, and the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department are taking steps to make sure it doesn't spread. They announced Sunday that all deposits, even the uninsured ones, will be covered, as another bank in New York was closed by regulators on Sunday.

At the Oscars last night, the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once won a lot of the major awards, including best picture, best directing, best actress for Michelle Yeoh, and best supporting actor and actress. Best Actor went to Brendan Fraser in The Whale.

Sports: the Purdue Boilermakers are the top seed in their region of the NCAA Tournament after the bracket was revealed Sunday evening. The Indiana Hoosiers are a four seed, and Michigan State is a seven seed. All three play their opening games Friday.

The Notre Dame women will host first and second round NCAA games at Purcell Pavilion, as the three seed in their region. The Indiana Hoosier women are a one seed, hosting first and second round games in Bloomington.

NBA: the Indiana Pacers are at Detroit tonight.

Hockey: the Detroit Redwings won at home, 5-to-3 over the Boston Bruins. The Bruins will be in Chicago to play the Blackhawks tomorrow night.

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Michigan's House of Representatives voted Wednesday evening to repeal the state's Right to Work law, passed by Republicans in 20-13 during former Governor Rick Snyder's administration. If it passes the Senate and Governor Gretchen Whitmer approves it, the measure will restore labor union's rights to charge dues to people they represent. Democrats say it restores the right to union representation. Republicans say it would stifle competition and suffocate economic development.

Brace yourself for at least one more round of snow as spring nears. Expect wet heavy snow overnight tonight and during the morning rush hour tomorrow. Temperatures will hover near the freezing mark during the night. Stay weather aware for the next 24 to 30 hours.

The CEO of American Airlines tells pilots that they will match recent pay increases at Delta. Delta's pilots ratified a four-year contract last week with 34% in cumulative raises. CEO Robert Isom promised the "same profit-sharing formula" to American's pilots in a Tuesday message, as well as better scheduling. With airlines profitable again after the pandemic, workers are trying to make up for lost wages.

Conference tournaments continue in college basketball this week, leading up to selection Sunday, when the NCAA Tournament field will be announced. In the Big Ten last night, Ohio State over Wisconsin, 65-57, and Minnesota downed Nebraska, 78-75. Today, Michigan leads off the day at noon against Rutgers, the first of four games.

In the ACC, quarterfinals are today, leading off with Wake Forest against Miami at noon.

NBA: the Chicago Bulls won at Denver, 117-96. Tonight, the Pacers host Houston in Indy, and the Pistons take on Charlotte in Detroit.

In hockey: the Redwings edged the Chicago Blackhawks in Detroit, 4-to-3.

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