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Today Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Monday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.   Monday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.   Tuesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

A total of 57 non-profit organizations across Indiana will receive a boost through $357,000 in funding from Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) for community health improvement programs.   SIPP is a community health enrichment program that builds partnerships with nonprofit health and human service agencies providing services in at-risk communities served by Franciscan Health. The goal of the program is to foster long-term relationships with community providers to better address significant health issues among vulnerable populations.   “We are excited to build on the previous success of this program with new and returning partners,” said Kate Hill-Johnson, administrative

In St. Joseph County, there will be lane closures on Mayflower Road (old State Road 123) between Sample Street and State Road 23 beginning on or after Monday, August 10. Mayflower Road will have alternating lane closures for up to three weeks for resurfacing operations at the U.S. 20/31 bypass. Short-term ramp closures will occur at the interchange when resurfacing the driving lane in front of each ramp. These closures will be in place for several hours until the surface has cooled, so motorists should be prepared to seek alternate routes. INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and

Education, Family Birth Center tours and giveaways featured DYER, Ind. – Franciscan Health Dyer is hosting a free baby expo for expectant families and new parents. The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Franciscan Health Dyer, 24 Joliet St., in the first floor conference rooms. Attendees should enter through the main entrance. Information and education on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep and breastfeeding will be offered along with information from health vendors, clinical staff, healthcare providers and community resources. Tours of

🚧 TRAVEL ADVISORY 🚧 POSTPONED ROLLING SLOWDOWN– NEW DATE 8/10/2026‼️ from the Indiana Toll Road -be prepared ****FOLLOW Their FACEBOOK page for the most up to date information   On Monday night, August 10 (weather permitting), NIPSCO, in partnership with the Indiana State Police, will implement a rolling slowdown on both directions of the Indiana Toll Road between mile markers (MM) 17–27. • Times: 10 p.m.–4 a.m. CT (11 p.m.–5 a.m. ET) • Eastbound Location: MM 17 • Westbound Location: MM 27 The Portage Toll Plaza will have lane restrictions in place to help ensure safety during operations. Motorists should

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.   Sunday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Sunday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Monday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.   Monday Night Showers and possibly a

21st Annual Hoosier Star will take place on Saturday September 12th, 7pm CDT at the La Porte Civic Auditorium The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will present its 21st annual Hoosier Star event on Saturday, September 12, 7pm (CDT) at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte. Ten finalists (five adult & five youth) have been chosen to perform at Hoosier Star in front of the LCSO. They are: ADULT DIVISION Anaya Cunningham, La Porte Tenley Edvardson, Schererville Kurt Gillins, Valparaiso Wrigley Hemphill, La Porte Grace Ott, La Porte YOUTH DIVISION Olivia Branco, La Porte Selah Branco, La Porte Nick Oss,

Ramp and lane closures to begin for construction In Lake County, improvements are scheduled to begin next week at the I-80/94 and State Road 53/Broadway interchange. Work is expected to begin on or after Thursday, August 13 and continue through late November. During the closure, crews will reconfigure the entrance and exit ramps to eastbound I-80/94. As part of the closure, crews will close the right lane and outside shoulder of I-80/94, shifting traffic to the inside shoulder. Four lanes of traffic will be open most of the time. Overnight Thursday, Aug. 13 (8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.) Eastbound I-80/94

VALPARAISO, Ind. — The MAAC Foundation celebrated the graduation of its first Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in the Heroes’ Hangout building on the MAAC campus. Nine students successfully completed the program, marking an important milestone in the MAAC’s continued expansion of first responder training opportunities. Lead EMR Instructor Michael Parks, NREMT-Paramedic, Primary Instructor (PI), as well as his fellow instructors, provided students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver immediate, lifesaving care during medical emergencies. These Emergency Medical Responders are now equipped with the knowledge and necessary skills to perform basic life-saving interventions at emergency scenes until more advanced medical personnel

REMINDER from Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. with Back to School reminders. Stop by one of their FOUR locations in Chesterton, Michigan City, Portage and Valparaiso. Visit their website at www.chestertonpt.com for more information. #wims #whfb

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 65.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.   Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Monday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

The Indiana Toll Road Post has given the following update to a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Porter County early Thursday: The Porter County Coroner’s Office has positively identified and authorized the release of the identity of the deceased from the motorcycle crash that occurred early this morning on the Indiana Toll Road. The deceased has been identified as Martin Meschede, 25 of Porter, IN. Family of Meschede has been notified. Troopers with the Indiana State Police - Toll Road Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning near mile marker 25 in Porter County. Original details

The Town of Porter is announcing that the Waverly Road bridge over I-94 will be closed to all traffic beginning on Monday, Aug. 17, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. INDOT will be repairing and resurfacing the bridge. The work is currently anticipated to take approximately 75 days. The bridge could be back in business on Oct. 31. The recommended detour: Wagner Road. However, the long-closed Mineral Springs Road bridge over the East Arm of the Little Calumet River—just north of The Spa Special Events Center—is right now expected to reopen to traffic sometime during the week of

News Release, Indiana Bankers Association: Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Amber R. Van Til, president and CEO of the Indiana Bankers Association, to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Her term will run through June 30, 2030. Van Til is a past chair and current trustee of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its Herbert V. Prochnow Educational Foundation. She also serves on the governance and industry committees of iLab, an organization helping establish youth apprenticeship programs across the state, and has been instrumental in the IBA launching its own apprenticeship program, the Financial Services

LA PORTE COUNTY - U.S. 421 will be closed at the railroad crossing between U.S. 6 and C.R. 700 S beginning on or after Monday, August 10. U.S. 421 will be closed in this location for approximately six days while the railroad works on their crossing. The closure will be confined to this location, and local access will be maintained up to that point. Through traffic should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 6, State Road 39 and U.S. 30.

Today Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Sunday

In Lake County, an INDOT contractor will begin an intersection improvement project at State Road 2 and the west junction of State Road 55 on or after Wednesday, August 12. State Road 55 will be closed to the north of State Road 2 to 179th Pl during construction, with no access to State Road 2. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 231, I-65 and State Road 2. State Road 2 will remain one lane in each direction at the intersection, but travel lanes will be narrowed and shifted south to make room for the work

MICHIGAN CITY, IN — Save the Dunes has received a $625,000 grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF) to support the Indiana Dunes National Park in deploying sensors and data systems that provide real-time, predictive parking availability for beach parking lots and improve the visitor experience. This is one of the first grants awarded by NPF as part of a new, dedicated effort to support innovation to strengthen parks, expand what is possible, and ensure these extraordinary places endure for generations. Read NPF’s full press release here. Save the Dunes, in partnership with Indiana Dunes National Park, will launch our

The Michigan City Art League is pleased to announce its Fall session of classes. The Art League is dedicated to offering a variety of art classes taught by local artists that are affordable for the public.  Annual membership dues are $25, and each semester class fee (for 12 weeks of classes) is $35. Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 till 9:00PM in the cafeteria at Queen of All Saints Catholic School,which can be accessed through the parking lot behind the school (1715 E Barker Ave), Michigan City. Membership and class fees may be paid to the Art League,

Michigan City Area Schools is reminding residents that middle and high school orientations are going on this morning and open houses are next Monday and Tuesday. MCAS gave the following note: *Barker Middle School orientation Thursday now begins at 7:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. *Lake Hills Elementary School's open house will now end at 5:30 p.m. rather than 6:00 p.m. Please contact your school's office with any questions.