The city jumped 51 places from No. 76 in the last year. South Bend also was ranked No. 34 on U.S. News and World Report's best places to retire.

South Bend consolidation proposals could affect thousands of students. Here's a look at what's in the plan, how much it will cost and what comes next.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg name plate at his office in South Bend, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. At 37, Pete Buttigieg is just a few years older than the minimum age required to serve as president of ...

South Bend is located in northern Indiana and is the county seat of St. Joseph County. Incorporated in 1865, the city's name comes from its position on the southernmost bend of the St. Joseph River.