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The La Porte County Family YMCA Celebrates their Impact at the Annual State of the Y Last Thursday, a number of "Community Pillars" gathered at the The Great Hall Events & Conference Center at Purdue Northwest for the Annual State of the Y. CEO, Scott Helmkamp reflected on the incredible impact our YMCA had on the community in 2025. Scott also looked ahead at the ways we will continue to support the needs of La Porte County moving forward. Leading off the event was Pastor Nick Bello from Journey Church. During this special event, we heard from Mark Demchak, Executive

Indiana First in Nation to Block Insurer Penalties That Threaten Patient Access to Care Bipartisan SEA 189 stops insurer reimbursement cuts tied to out‑of‑network providers   Indiana has become the first state in the nation to pass bipartisan legislation protecting patient access to timely, medically necessary care by prohibiting insurance companies from imposing financial penalties on hospitals and facilities when a patient’s care involves an out-of-network provider.   Authored by Indiana Sen. Scott Baldwin, Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 189 was approved by both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly and now heads to Gov. Mike Braun for signature.   The

Ford Recalls 4.4 Million Trucks and SUVs Just Weeks After Quality Bonuses If you own a Ford or Lincoln truck or SUV from the last few years, there’s a decent chance you’re caught up in one of the largest vehicle recalls in recent memory. In February 2026, Ford filed paperwork with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) covering 4,380,609 vehicles over a software flaw that can kill your trailer’s brakes and lights while you’re towing. Here’s what the recall is about, which Ford models are impacted, and how the latest Ford recall is a sign of a much larger

Spring Prescribed Fires Planned for Indiana Dunes National Park underway according to the Indiana Dunes National Park FACEBOOK page   Spring Prescribed Fires Planned for Indiana Dunes National Park underway according to the Indiana Dunes National Park at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, on North Lake Street near Gary’s Miller neighborhood, 16 acres will be burned to maintain defensible space around the facility. Defensible space is a buffer of reduced or modified vegetation designed to slow or halt the spread of wildfire, protect structures, and improve firefighter safety.   Prescribed fire at Indiana Dunes National Park is

Today Sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. TonightPartly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Tuesday A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 8am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Wednesday A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind around

State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation prioritizing Hoosier road safety by cracking down on illegal immigrants holding Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) is going to the governor for consideration as a new law. In the last six months, seven people in Indiana were killed in traffic incidents caused by illegal immigrants holding CDLs. Pressel said this legislation would take action against dangerous and illegal drivers exploiting the CDL licensure process and set a precedent for other states. "These illegal drivers pose a serious danger on our roads, and it needs to stop," Pressel said. "We owe it to Hoosiers and everyone who uses

Bi-Partisan Legislation to Support Community Development Projects Nationwide   U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation (MINT) Act to support community development projects across the country. The legislation would allow Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) member institutions to support local development authorities by credit enhancing tax-exempt bonds for non-housing related community development projects.   “Our bill will restore a proven financing tool to help lower costs for community development projects in towns across America. Bureaucratic red tape should not stand in the way of local communities accessing affordable financing,” said

The Salvation Army of Michigan City and The Salvation Army of La Porte will host a community prayer event on Friday, March 6 at 9:00 a.m. at both the Michigan City and La Porte locations. The Michigan City Corps is located at 1201 S. Franklin Street, Michigan City, and the La Porte Corps is located at 3240 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN. This special gathering is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided. Community members are invited to attend, bring personal prayer requests, and join in collective prayer for our community, state, nation, and world.

The latest from the OTT Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Michigan City regarding Susan Henn and Charles A. "Woody" Harrison   Susan Henn, 77, Westville, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:04 pm in Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center, Chesterton, IN.   Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Full Gospel Church, 2700 Ohio St., Michigan City, IN with Pastor Paul Pickens officiating. Burial will follow in Westville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wednesday at the church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling the

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night A 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Rain. High near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday Night Rain likely before 9pm,

2026 HISTORICAL UPDATES AND ADDITIONS TO THE INDIANA TRACK & FIELD MUSEUM HAS REACHED COMPLETION   The Indiana Track & Field Museum (IT&F Museum) in Terre Haute, Indiana, has completed the 2026 curation updates and exhibit expansion to the facility, artifacts, and historical displays.   It’s a must-see for anyone interested in the state’s greatest track & field moments since the late 1800s, preserved sports history, its stories and championships, its nostalgic equipment, and displaying Indiana’s own Olympic Athletes and performances.   Each year, the IT&F Museum’s eight-person curation team invests over 2,000 hours in research, exhibit expansion, and updates

Race World Offshore is returning to Michigan City, Indiana, July 31 – August 2, 2026, building on last year’s record-setting XINSURANCE.com Great Lakes Grand Prix with 70 race teams on the water! Get ready for high-energy racing, an exciting Race Village, and top teams competing along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Michigan City continues to shine as a premier destination for offshore powerboat racing. Mark your calendars and learn more: Great Lakes Grand Prix → greatlakesgrandprix.com/

Franciscan Health Michigan City presenting free suicide prevention course MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Franciscan Health Michigan City is presenting a free suicide prevention course in March aimed at saving lives. The entry-level question, persuade and refer, or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on a curriculum developed by the QPR Institute. The course aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with one suicide taking place every 11 minutes. According

Gardening for Biodiversity-Basics and Beyond for planting with Northwest Indiana Green Drinks and Save the Dunes   Join Leslie Shad, former Board Member of National Wildlife Federation, and Kathy Sipple, Resilience Coordinator of Earth Charter Indiana, to discover ways we humans can work together to create “corridors of care” for wildlife, especially for pollinators, to help them thrive. Their presentation "Gardening for Biodiversity: Basics and Beyond of Planting for Pollinators" will explain how to ready your soil and set plants, resist “cleaning up” your yard, protect existing wildlife and attract more to your garden, and help become the first state

Today A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Monday Sunny, with a high near 39. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after

Summer Day Camp Registration Opens March 1st! Don’t miss out on a summer packed with fun, friends, and unforgettable memories. Set your reminder!

Board-certified family medicine physician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point   CROWN POINT, Ind. – Board-certified family medicine physician Julie Mora, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point.   Dr. Mora earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill.   Her clinical interests include chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension; obesity medicine; preventative medicine and women’s health.   In addition to English, Dr. Mora is also

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Indy Airport Unveils State Fairgrounds’ Pop Culture Exhibit Fontaine collection shares Hoosier history with millions INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 26, 2026) — Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has opened its newest cultural exhibition with Pop Culture and the Indiana State Fairgrounds: The Thomas Fontaine Collection. The display highlights more than three decades of iconic performances, rare memorabilia and Hoosier cultural moments that unfolded at the historic Indiana State Fairgrounds. The exhibition, on display now through July 9, 2026, features items from the private collection of Indianapolis-based historian and collector Thomas Fontaine. Fontaine’s collection spans more than 6,000 pieces of contemporary popular culture. This display includes

Singer-Songwriter Neil Sedaka dies at 86-our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and fans From the family of Neil Sedaka “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka. A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.”