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Cyber Tip Leads to Multi‑Agency Investigation and Felony Charges and update from the Indiana State Police Lowell Post Lake County, IN – The Lake County Prosecutor’s Office has approved multiple felony charges against Kevin Richard Osika, 24, of Cedar Lake, following an extensive investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit in cooperation with the United States Secret Service. The investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) provided a cyber‑tip regarding suspicious online activity involving an Instagram user. Investigators identified Osika as the individual associated with the account. In February 2025,

Today Sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Saturday A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of snow

I-94 to have overnight lane closures starting on Monday 3/2   LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will conduct overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-94 between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 beginning on or after Monday, March 2.   Lane closures will take place during the overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for two evenings to set up a construction zone in the area. Once complete, I-94 traffic will have two lanes shifted to the right in each direction with the work zone on the left between mile

Ivy Tech Community College Hosts 1940s Mystery Dinner Spring Event   Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College recently announced celebratory return of 22nd annual campus Spring Fundraiser event taking place on March 13, 2026 at Aberdeen Manor, located at 216 Ballantrae, Valparaiso, IN. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT.   Guests are encouraged to venture out and celebrate this year’s 1940s Mystery themed occasion. Event includes dinner, raffles, online auction and live mystery entertainment. The Northwest Indiana Mystery Players will take the lead with acting accompanied by local celebrity volunteer actors. This year’s mystery actor lineup includes Stewart McMillan

INDIANA  – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new work zone initiative to increase worker safety. INDOT is implementing Project Greenlight, a program to equip highway workers with Guardian Angel safety lights, to help bring awareness to workers in times of limited visibility. Guardian Angel safety lights are wearable devices with flashing green patterns that increase worker visibility from all directions. When worn with a high visibility vest, these lights help workers become 89 percent more visible to the traveling public according to a study from Battelle Memorial Institute. Bright green is the most visible color to the human eye and

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Friday Nigh P rtly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Saturday A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Saturday Night A 30

Lubeznik Center for the Arts Presents New Exhibition Opening on Friday, March 6, 2026   MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) will host an opening reception for their newest art exhibition, "Cosmic Connections," on Friday, March 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. (Central). All are welcome to enjoy the exhibition, complimentary light refreshments and a cash bar. As always, admission is free. "Cosmic Connections" will be on display at LCA through June 14, 2026.   For centuries, artists have turned to the cosmos, drawing on science, mythology and the sublime to seek existential meaning and connection.

Here is the latest from the OTT Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Michigan City regarding Thomas C. Dobkins- November 29, 1965 - February 20, 2026   Thomas C. Dobkins, 60, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:16 a.m. at Aperion Care in Michigan City.   In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, is handling arrangements.   To sign the guest book and leave condolences online, please visit www.otthaverstock.com.

Travelers Name Indy Airport No. 1 for the 14th Year in a Row ACI World tells IND staff ‘you make us proud’ To hold the record of Best Airport in North America for 14 years straight and 15 years overall—as the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has done once again—is no small feat. The Indy airport is the gateway to Indianapolis for air travelers from across the country and around the world, and it is an impressive place in the minds of the millions of people who pass through it each year. To Hoosiers, it’s simply our airport. But to the passengers who take

Reps. Pressel, Novak: IURC announces energy affordability investigation STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced plans to investigate energy affordability with the five largest investor-owned utilities in the state – Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, AES Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Indiana Michigan Power – according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Randy Novak (D-Michigan City). "Hoosiers are frustrated with high utility costs and deserve affordable, reliable energy," Pressel said. "We need to put residential ratepayers first and listen to their concerns. I believe this is a step in the right direction." According

Charles Salary Named Wolves’ Head Football Coach   Michigan City, IN – February 24, 2026 – The Michigan City Area Schools Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Charles Salary as Head Coach of the Michigan City High School Football Team at its regular meeting tonight.   Salary returns to Michigan City from Calumet High School, where he served as head coach for the past three seasons. Prior to his time at Calumet, Salary spent three years as a teacher at Barker Middle School and served as an assistant coach at Michigan City High School under Head Coach Phil Mason,

Today A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.   Thursday A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.   Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

U.S. 35 to close in La Porte on or after Monday March 2nd   LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor F H Paschen S N Nielsen & Associates LLC will close U.S. 35/Indiana Ave between State Road 2/Lincolnway and Maple Ave beginning on or after Monday, March 2.   U.S. 35 will be closed in this location through early May for road reconstruction activities, including pavement replacement, storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer work. This is a continuation of the U.S. 35/Indiana Ave pavement replacement and utilities project from Boyd Blvd to State Road 2/Lincolnway.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions March 2026   Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – Elkhart County 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Maple City Chapel, 2015 Lincolnway E, Goshen, IN 46526   *This distribution is sponsored by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and will serve 200 households.   Thursday, March 5, 2026 - Marshall County 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Janes Park, 600 Woodies Lane, Bremen, IN 46506   *This distribution is provided by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and will serve 200 households.     Friday, March 6,

VALPARAISO, IN—Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the launch of new Tales and Trails programming aimed at engaging young children with nature. Each session will include a read-aloud of a nature-themed children’s story, followed by interactive, handson activities designed to bring the story to life while exploring one of the organization’s conservation destinations.   Tales and Trails will be an ongoing series with multiple programs throughout the year. These programs are designed for children aged three to five years old, but parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their younger children as well.   “We’re really excited about the chance to

MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION in Kingsford Heights tomorrow Wednesday 2/25 from 10am-NOONCST-Feel Free to SHARE. Thank you Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, Inc. and Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Jim Musial will join Ric Federighi on Wednesday at 6:15am to chat about this Mobile Food Distribution Event. #wims #nwi #kingsfordheights #makingadifference

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 38.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.   Wednesday A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.   Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.   Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Center for Creative Solutions, Inc.® Announces Northwest Indiana’s Poetry Showcase for World Creativity & Innovation Week and National Poetry Month Northwest Indiana poets, April is for you! Throughout the month, the Center for Creative Solutions will celebrate both World Creativity & Innovation Week, April 15-21, and National Poetry Month. All poets residing in La Porte, Porter, Lake, Starke, Jasper, Newton and Pulaski Counties are invited to share their work in the 10th annual “Juried Showcase of Poetry.” Indiana University professor, writer and poetry contest judge, Dr. William Allegrezza, is back again to share his expertise. For students K-12, the Center

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has identified a new scam where family members of recent arrestees are being targeted.   Scammers are accessing the public access portion of the La Porte County Jail record management system – JailTracker, via the agency’s website.  From there, scam artists identify the name of an arrestee, proceed to use another internet source to locate a number for the family member of the arrestee, and then contact said family member.   The scammers are providing bond and alternative programming information to the subjects they have called.  Just like with any other scam, a form of money

Youth Spring Sports Registration is NOW OPEN! Registration for Youth Track and Field, Soccer, Legacy Taekwondo and basketball clinics are officially open, and we can’t wait to see your athletes in action this season. We are especially excited to share something NEW this year — Diverse Abilities Soccer!  This program is designed to create an inclusive, supportive, and fun environment where every child has the opportunity to learn the game, build confidence, and be part of a team. This program focuses on skill development, teamwork, confidence-building, and physical activity while meeting each child at their individual level. Register today and join