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INDOT Northwest recently gave an update on the US 20 work in La Porte County: “Sections of U.S. 20 between I-94 and State Road 2 in La Porte County are in the process of being widened to make room for median two-way left turn lanes. While we had hoped to be further along with these projects at this time, we have encountered numerous utility conflicts as work has progressed. “The good news: U.S. 35 to C.R. 400 W and C.R. 300 E to C.R. 500 E (the most western and eastern sections) are nearing completion. Both areas have some minor

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 66.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.   Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Financial aid professionals will be on-site at Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Hammond and Westville campuses during the statewide College Goal Sunday programs on Oct. 4. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CDT and will help college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid. College Goal Sunday programs provide assistance to students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and federal loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The

The South Shore Line has given the following service advisory for the Millennium Station Depot: "Beginning at 4 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, through 4 a.m., Monday, Sept. 28, 2026: All South Shore Line passengers utilizing Millennium Station on Saturday and Sunday will temporarily board/detrain from the Metra Depot, located northwest of the SSL platform. This depot switch includes ALL South Shore Line weekend trains. During this time, Metra will be performing overhead wire work in the SSL depot. After 4 a.m. Monday, all weekday passengers will return to utilizing the SSL platform. We thank passengers for their patience."

CEDAR LAKE, Ind. – Franciscan Health is partnering with the Cedar Lake Parks Department to provide a new walking club this fall. The weekly Monday morning Wellness Walking Club sessions will include health education, a light walk and fun movement activities to help participants stay active and energized. The walks are scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. each Monday, Oct. 12 through Nov. 16 at the Cedar Lake Town Grounds at 7408 Constitution Ave. There will be no session on Nov. 9. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. The sessions are planned to take place

Check out the 29th Annual PIONEER DAYS at Creek Ridge County Park at 7943 W. 400 N. in Michigan City with LaPorte County Parks on September 26th and 27th. Family fun with Wagon Rides, Crafts, Food and so much more. Stop by between 10am-4pm. Entry Fee is $2.00 per person.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The City of Michigan City will continue its Fall Airport Dumpster & Tire Amnesty Program this October, giving residents an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted household items. The drop-off center will operate at the Michigan City Municipal Airport – Phillips Field on select Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout October. The program is intended to help residents reduce household clutter, encourage responsible disposal and prevent illegal dumping throughout the community. Drop-Off Dates and Times All drop-off dates are 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM central time Wednesdays October 7 October 14 October 21 Saturdays October 10

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures. Today Partly sunny, with a high near 64.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.   Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

In Porter and La Porte counties, an INDOT contractor has ramp closures and overnight lane closures at I-94 and U.S. 421 starting today, September 23. In the current work zone between mile marker 29-34, westbound traffic has returned to the westbound side after being in counterflow lanes on the eastbound side. I-94 maintains at least two lanes in each direction, with travel lanes tapering off leading up to this area in both directions. Resurfacing and pavement activities are ongoing through late this year, with the next major traffic switch scheduled for October. Ramp closures will occur at the I-94 and

News release, La Porte Community School Corporation: Board shares six-year goal at Sept. 14 meeting; new podcast episode takes community inside the decision The La Porte Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees has announced a shared vision for the next six years of the district's work, along with a public goal and a date attached to it. "Our shared vision is to make La Porte the Destination District of Northwest Indiana: the place families choose, educators build careers, and students find everything they need to succeed," Board President Ryan Seaburg told the community at the board's Sept. 14 meeting.

Wanatah Scarecrow Fest schedule is officially posted! Check out their FACEBOOK page for the lastest. See attached schedule as well. Check it out, mark your favorites, and get ready for a fun-filled weekend! September 25–27 | Wanatah, IN #ScarecrowSeason #WanatahScarecrowFest

Late into a Friday night, a jury deliberated the fate of D’Marcus Thompson. Mr. Thompson was arrested in June 2025 for the murder of Traven Armstrong, and the attempted murder of Christopher Armstrong. After a long, four day trial, on Friday, Sept 11th, the jury returned a mixed verdict after 10pm: Not Guilty for the Murder of Traven Armstrong, and Guilty for the Attempted Murder of Christopher Armstrong. The jury also found Mr. Thompson guilty of Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 Felony, and Criminal Recklessness, a Level 5 Felony. Judge Oss will sentence Mr. Thompson on October 15, 2026.  

In Portage, Frontier will begin lane closures along the 6200 block of Central Avenue on Wednesday, September 23. Flaggers will be onsite directing traffic. The city did not specify an estimated end date. See the maps the city provided for details.   (Images: Portage Indiana Government Page / Facebook)  

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. Those visiting the beach should stay out of the water. *Waves of 2 to 4 feet. *Strong southward flowing longshore current expected. *Strong structural current near piers and breakwalls, especially on the north sides. *Rip currents possible within sandbars. * WHERE...Northern La Porte county. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers. Today Partly sunny,

Michigan City Area Schools has launched Making Sense of School Finance, a new video series designed to help families, staff, and community members better understand how public school funding works and the financial topics impacting MCAS. This series features Michigan City High School senior and MCAS Communications Intern Wynni Lewis alongside MCAS Chief Financial Officer Andy Sperling. In each short episode, Wynni sits down with Sperling to break down school finance topics in a clear and easy-to-understand format. The series is part of Words with Wynni, a student-led video feature developed through Wynni’s communications internship with the district. Episodes explore

SOUTH SHORE PUBLIC RELATIONS RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS CHICAGO SKYLINE AWARD FOR NEST COMMUNITY SHELTER’S COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR CAMPAIGN -The Public Relations Society of America - Chicago Chapter Honors Firm With Prestigious Skyline Award -Congratulations from TEAM WIMS   MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA- Nest Community Shelters' 2026 Coldest Night of the Year campaign earned South Shore Public Relations, the only Northwest Indiana nominee, a 2026 Chicago Skyline Award from the Public Relations Society of America - Chicago Chapter.   South Shore Public Relations was presented with the goal to double the attendance and expand media coverage for Nest Community Shelter’s Coldest

NIPSCO ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTION GRANT Annual grant supports local safety education and first responder training MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) has announced 24 organizations across northern Indiana have been awarded grants from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation to further their public safety initiatives. NIPSCO’s Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant program has funded a total of 156 projects geared toward community and youth public safety education projects since 2018, as well as training for first responders, police and fire departments. With grants ranging from $500 to $5,000,

Press Release, La Porte Community School Corporation: Farm-to-school partnership returns as students shuck corn headed for their own lunch trays LA PORTE, Ind. – Hailmann Elementary School students rolled up their sleeves this week for the school's second annual Fourth Grade Corn Husk-Off, an educational event that pairs friendly competition with hands-on lessons in sustainability. Maria Amor's fourth-grade class took the title, out-shucking their classmates to claim bragging rights in the event's second year. The competition, organized through a partnership between La Porte Community School Corporation Director of Food Service Cindy Vondra and NWI Food Council's Veronica Jalomo, challenges fourth-grade

STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF MICHIGAN CITY The City of Michigan City is aware of a social media exchange involving an individual claiming to be a parking enforcement employee with the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department. We have confirmed that this individual is not employed by the City of Michigan City and does not represent the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department. We appreciate those who brought this matter to our attention and want to assure the public that the comments made by this individual do not reflect the City's standards for treating residents and visitors with courtesy and

Today A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.   Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.   Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.   Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 64.   Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around