The Indiana State Police is offering a unique opportunity to accept additional applications for the 80th Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper shall utilize the following links: For a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police visit: https://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm To go directly to the application login page visit: https://myweb.in.gov/ISP/Recruitment/application/index.php/users/login

Early Wednesday morning, Trooper Carlson was stationary on I-80/94 eastbound under the Burr Street Bridge when he observed a 2016 Chrysler 200 traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was traveling at 103 mph in a posted 55 mph zone. Trp. Carlson initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and stopped it near the 9 mile-marker. The driver identified himself as 26 year old Michael L. Peavy from Hammond, Indiana. There was a strong odor of raw marijuana emitting from the vehicle and Peavy appeared to be sweating profusely. Peavy was retrieving documents when Trooper Carlson observed

Monday morning at 12:15 a.m., Trooper Alaa Hamed observed a vehicle driving erratically in the area of 5th Avenue and Jefferson St. in Gary. The vehicle was driving at a very low rate of speed, weaving side to side and made several unsafe lane movements. Trooper Hamed made a traffic stop on the vehicle, and spoke with the driver. While speaking with the driver, he detected the strong odor of alcoholic beverages on the driver’s breath. Field sobriety tests were performed on the driver which lead the officer to have probable cause to place the driver into custody. When asked

In a combined effort to better serve the people of La Porte County, representatives from La Porte County Meals on Wheels and La Porte Meals on Wheels announced that the two organizations merged. Meals on Wheels’ caring community volunteers directly impact the issues of social isolation, hunger, and loneliness in our communities. They do this by nourishing and enriching the lives of homebound seniors and disabled persons with the daily support they need to remain healthy and living at home. Now combined, the organization expects to keep with the growing need by increasing the number of clients served throughout the

On Monday evening, the Indiana State Police Toll Road received 911 calls of a vehicle crash at the 40.6 mile-marker involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. The passenger vehicle was reportedly traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes prior to the crash. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Nathan Littlefield showed that a white 2000 Ford Ranger was westbound in the passing lane of eastbound I-80 (Indiana Toll Road). A 2017 Freightliner tractor-trailer, operated by Black Horse Carriers, was eastbound in the passing lane. The two vehicles impacted head-on. The Freightliner came to a rest in the median, while the Ford Ranger

To prevent the spread of the flu, visitor restrictions have been implemented at Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster, Franciscan Health Crown Point, and Franciscan Health Hammond. Visitor restrictions include: No more than two visitors at a time; No children under the age of 16; Exceptions for parents under age 18 visiting their child on Pediatrics, fathers or significant other under age 18 visiting OB and siblings visiting in postpartum (Michigan City); Visitors to the Birth Place will be limited to two adults and siblings (Crown Point); Visitors to the NICU will be limited to parents. Grandparents may visit if they

This morning at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Indiana State Police Regional Dispatch Center received a report of a multi-vehicle crash on I-80/94 eastbound ramp to Indianapolis Blvd. (Exit 2).  Trooper Alaa Hamed responded to the scene and upon his arrival he found both vehicles to be abandoned.  Further investigation revealed that one of the vehicles, a beige, 2001 Pontiac 4 door, had bullet holes in the windshield.  The ramp was closed for approximately 2 hours due to the lane blockage and investigation.   This is an ongoing investigation as no arrests have been made.  No other information will be released at

Saturday morning at approximately 1:51 a.m., Trooper William Stancy was working on I-80/94 near the 2 mile-marker.  A vehicle was clocked traveling eastbound at 95 mph.  The speed limit on the roadway is posted 55 mph.  As Trp. Stancy activated his emergency lighting in order to perform a traffic stop on the vehicle, a black 2019 Infiniti Q50, the driver attempted to elude the officer and made abrupt lane changes, eventually taking the exit to Cline Ave.  As the vehicle drove on the ramp, the driver lost control, resulting in the car leaving the roadway, rolling several times before coming

Saturday morning at approximately 1:51 a.m., Trooper William Stancy was working on I-80/94 near the 2 mile-marker.  A vehicle was clocked traveling eastbound at 95 mph.  The speed limit on the roadway is posted 55 mph.  As Trp. Stancy activated his emergency lighting in order to perform a traffic stop on the vehicle, a black 2019 Infiniti Q50, the driver attempted to elude the officer and made abrupt lane changes, eventually taking the exit to Cline Ave.  As the vehicle drove on the ramp, the driver lost control, resulting in the car leaving the roadway, rolling several times before coming

Hello everyone.....It has been a fantastic career as a Police officer but now it is time to begin a new chapter.I have decided to RETIRE from the Police Department after 38 fantastic years! I was honored most recently by Mayor Duane Parry to consider joining his administrative staff, assisting him in the transition of his new office as Mayor of Michigan City! I humbly accepted and will begin my new adventure! When I reflect on the last 38 years, many moments and stories come to mind. I look back at events, presentations and interactions with members of the community that

The Salvation Army of Michigan City had a pleasant surprise over the weekend as the red kettle donations from last Friday were being counted for the day. A gold coin – a $50 American buffalo coin – was dropped into the kettle located at Hobby Lobby sometime on Friday. Major Becky Simmons, who oversees the local Salvation Army with her husband, Major Dale Simmons, is the one who discovered the coin as she was processing that day’s kettle contributions. The coin was wrapped in a sheet of paper with a handwritten note, saying: “Dear Santa, Many years ago someone told me

Millions of Americans are traveling over the Holiday period, with the majority traveling by automobile. What this means for Hoosiers is more traffic on the highways. To help ensure the safety of all motorists, the Indiana State Police is participating in Operation C.A.R.E., or Combined Accident Reduction Effort, through January 2nd.Operation C.A.R.E. is a federally funded program that allows additional troopers to patrol Hoosier roadways looking for drivers that are driving aggressively or impaired. 

The League of Women Voters LaPorte County is pleased to present Ms. Erika C. Stallworth as their Tuesday, Jan. 14, Dinner With The League speaker. Anyone interested in the state of the juvenile justice system, whether local to state or national, and whether as an advocate, volunteer, or career, will want to meet Ms. Stallworth. She is the Executive Director of the LaPorte County Juvenile Services Center. Join the LWV for this informative program on Jan. 14, at Patrick's Grille, 4125 Franklin Street, Michigan City, Indiana. The general public is invited and reservations are not required. For non-members, a donation is requested.

Hunters still have time to harvest a deer. Deer archery and special antlerless firearms seasons end Jan. 5th. Deer reduction zones are open until Jan. 31st. Fill your freezer before the season is over.Visit in.gov/dnr/fishwild for more information. 

The 2020 Department of Natural Resources special events calendar is now available. See individual events on the DNR calendar at calendar.dnr.IN.gov. Highlights on the 2020 calendar include Easter egg hunts, arts events, outdoor skills learning opportunities and fireworks are also on the schedule among other events.

One of Tom Dermody’s first priorities as LaPorte’s mayor-elect has been the selection of a team of department heads dedicated to transparent and customer-centric service in city government. To lead the future of code compliance, Dermody has named former LaPorte Slicer Jeff Batchelor as code compliance director. In this role, Batchelor will be tasked with promoting and maintaining a safe and desirable living and working environment for all residents of the city of LaPorte. “Our city codes exist to protect public health and safety,” Dermody said. “Citations are one tool that can be utilized to encourage compliance, however, sometimes the

The DNR is seeking nominations for five openings on the state’s Indiana Trails Advisory Board (TAB). The openings are for representatives of the following trail-user groups: environmental groups, hikers, mountain bikers, trail support groups, and users with disabilities. Nominations will be accepted by the DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation through Dec. 30. Nominees should be involved with a regional or statewide organization, club or association related to the trail-user group they would represent. Selected board members would serve a three-year term starting March 1, 2020 and attend quarterly meetings. The 15-member voluntary TAB advises DNR director Cameron F. Clark on

For the Chicago Bears home game at 7:20p on Sunday, Dec. 22nd, the South Shore Line plans to stop select trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station, which connects passengers directly to the Soldier Field entrance via a pedestrian walkway. For more information and times check out the South Shore button on wimsradio.com.

The Indiana Securities Division has finalized updates on its revamped web portal for filings and payments, Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced on Wednesday. The Securities Portal initially launched in December 2018. The updated Securities Portal continues the trend of the office working to modernize state government, following the development of the highly acclaimed INBiz portal for businesses, and the streamlined application database for Indiana Notaries Public. In addition to making the site easier to navigate, the Securities Portal updates include the creation of a series of General Information pages which outline all the necessary requirements and filings for a

State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) presented a Distinguished Hoosier Award to long-time La Crosse Town Councilman Bob Wheeler on Tuesday, Dec. 17th at Wheeler’s final town council meeting in La Crosse. Distinguished Hoosier awards are given by the governor to those who possess the qualities and characteristics that reflect the best of Indiana. Pressel said Wheeler, who served on the council for 30 years, is an outstanding community leader and has been instrumental in numerous town projects throughout his tenure.