FOLLOW the Michigan City Fire Department FACEBOOK Page for the latest deatils Yesterday (Monday) at approximately 5:43 p.m., the LaPorte County Dispatch Center received a report of a child who was observed entering the water at Washington Park Beach on the east side of the catwalk, just south of the lighthouse. Bystanders reported the child, who was wearing red shorts,

Today Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.   Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.   Wednesday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms

Michigan City, IN – The Michigan City Area Schools Little Wolves Early Learning Center celebrated 58 graduates during its annual Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center. This ceremony marked a special milestone as the first off-site evening graduation in the program’s history, bringing together students, families, and staff to celebrate the accomplishments of

Mayor of La Porte Tom Dermody announced Monday that Norfolk Southern closed the railroad crossing at Boston Street. Dermody is asking the public to seek an alternate route. The tracks will be closed through Friday for maintenance. Check Mayor Dermody's Facebook page for updates. (photo via Mayor Dermody Facebook page)

Michigan City Police Department respond to possible drowning in Michigan City (ongoing) Follow their FACEBOOK page for the latest details According the Michigan City Police Department FACEBOOK page. Police responded to a possible drowning on Monday. At approximately 5:38 pm, officers responded to Washington Park beach regarding a possible drowning. Bystanders observed a child wearing red shorts enter the water