Today Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between

Help Make a Difference this Saturday 8/15 at the American Legion Skwiat Post 451 in Michigan City-All proceeds go the help Tim's son for college expenses. Doors OPEN at 5:30pm. Music at 7pm. Their address is 121 Skwiat Legion Ave, in Michigan City. For more information call (219) 879-9827. #wims #whfb #makingadifferece

The South Shore Line has given the following update regarding a modified schedule for Wednesday: Due to damage and power outages caused by severe inclement weather on Aug. 11, South Shore Line service will operate on a significantly limited schedule on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Passengers should expect significant delays and extended travel times on all trains. Additional delays, service

The Town of Chesterton announced on its Facebook page that the Community Room at Chesterton town hall is open to the public as emergency shelter. As of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Community Room at the Chesterton town hall is open to the public as an emergency shelter. The town hall is located at 726 Broadway. The Town of

Closures: Michigan City Area Schools closed Wednesday:  Due to widespread storm damage and power outages throughout the community, Michigan City Area Schools will be closed for all students on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. This is not an eLearning day. MCAS says they will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.  Duneland School Corporation schools closed Wednesday:  "Due to severe