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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

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites Hoosiers to celebrate the state’s public lands and waters, Saturday, Sept. 26, with events happening across the state. National Public Lands Day, held annually the fourth Saturday in September is the nation’s largest single day of volunteerism and an opportunity to make a positive impact on public lands. See dnr.IN.gov/places-to-go/events or on.IN.gov/dnrvolunteer for volunteer events and programs. Participants can also collect trash at nearby DNR properties for a rewarding way to help protect wildlife and promote healthy natural resources. National Hunting and Fishing Day is also on Saturday and the last Free

In Chesterton, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce’s annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat, is from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. The following streets will be closed from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.: *Broadway between South Calumet Road to Fourth Street. *South Calumet Road between Indiana Ave. to Grant Ave. *Second and Third streets between Indiana Ave. and Broadway.  

Michigan City Area Schools and Michigan City Athletics are inviting local businesses and community organizations to host stations along the treat trail for “Wolfie’s Night Out Trick or Treat” at Ames Field on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This free event is open to MCAS students and their families. MCAS is seeking local partners to host a Treat Station on the field. Participation is free for businesses and organizations and offers an opportunity to connect with hundreds of local families, display creative Halloween spirit, and showcase their business. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 6:30-8:00 PM Location: Ames Field

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers to place political campaign and other signs outside state right-of-way. Campaign and other types of advertising are prohibited on state-owned or state-maintained property by Indiana Code 9-21-4-6, regardless of the time of year. Areas that should remain sign-free include: Intersections Interchanges Rights-of-way that run parallel to highways, including medians, shoulders and roadside areas Where right-of-way is not clearly marked, boundaries may be estimated as a fence line, the back of a ditch or behind utility poles. INDOT personnel may remove campaign and other unpermitted signs from right-of-way as they are encountered in

FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Western St. Joseph IN and Whitley, southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI, and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Paulding and

In Porter County, Jensen Drive will close between U.S. 20 and Daniel Burnham Drive under I-94 for one month starting on or after Tuesday, September 22 for bridge coating on I-94. The detour will follow U.S. 20, S.R. 249, Ameriplex Drive and Daniel Burnham Drive.

Being Commander of American Legion Frank & Edward Skwiat Post 451 isn’t just a title. It’s a responsibility. It follows you home. It rings your phone. It fills your evenings. And more weekends than I can count, it means being at the Post when there are plenty of other places I could be. The new deck is a perfect example. Two words — “build a deck” — sound pretty simple. They weren’t. It took months of planning, meetings, phone calls, drawings, revisions, permits, city requirements, contractors, measurements, materials, questions, setbacks and follow-ups. There were discussions about closing the Washington Street