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Duneland Schools to implement Phone Free Policy for students beginning on July 1

On July 1, the Duneland School Corporation will implement a Phone-Free Policy for students, per Indiana Public Law 107-2026: A student “bell-to-bell” cellphone and device ban in all public and charter schools, according to a Facebook post from the Town of Chesterton. "Public Law 107-2026 includes all personal wireless devices, including smartwatches (some schools may have additional requirements), the Town

May 26th, 2026|Local News|

State Trooper Shot During Traffic Stop on I-94; Suspect Deceased

The Latest from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post FACEBOOK page Hammond, IN – Shortly after midnight, an Indiana State Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a gray Hyundai Elantra for a traffic violation. The location of the traffic stop was I-94 EB 2.4 mile-marker, which is at Indianapolis Blvd.  During the stop, the trooper requested immediate assistance after encountering two non-compliant

May 26th, 2026|Local News|

Lake County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist Indiana State Police with backup during a traffic stop on I-80/94 just east of the Indiana/Illinois state line. Shots were fired. An officer-involved shooting investigation is underway

UPDATE CONTNIUES: Lake County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist Indiana State Police with backup during a traffic stop on I-80/94 just east of the Indiana/Illinois state line. Shots were fired. An officer-involved shooting investigation is underway Just after midnight on today’s date (5/26/26), the Lake County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist Indiana State Police with backup during a traffic stop

May 26th, 2026|Local News|

Here Is Your Tuesday Forecast

Today A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. WednesdayA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

May 26th, 2026|Local News|

City of Michigan City to host Juneteenth Celebration

The City of Michigan City invites the community to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19 June 19 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CDT, at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park. This annual event honors freedom, history, and unity through a full day of live performances, cultural programming, local food vendors, an artisan market, and a kids zone, bringing together

May 26th, 2026|Local News|
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