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Sunday morning at 11:11 AM, deputies responded to the intersection of CR 800 South and CR 900 West regarding a single vehicle crash.  The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Ryan Doperalski and assisting deputies determined the following had occurred.   A green 2001 Ford Ranger, being driven by 31-year-old Rebecca L. KUIPER of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was traveling eastbound on CR 800 South.  The pickup truck traveled off the roadway west of CR 900 West onto the gravel shoulder.  KUIPER overcorrected the pickup truck causing it to begin sliding sideways in the roadway.  At the intersection of CR 800

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will conduct alternating lane closures on U.S. 6 between C.R. 500 W and C.R. 425 W beginning on or after Monday, June 30. U.S. 6 will be reduced to one lane through mid-August for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project over Mill Creek. Temporary traffic signals will be installed to direct traffic. INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and be prepared to wait for the temporary traffic signal. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time when driving through this area and should slow down and drive distraction-free

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 - 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 The #LCSO announces the arrests and criminal charges of Deondra L. MOORE and Felisha A. STOUT in connection with the June 27th fatality crash that occurred on CR 400 North. Shortly after 1:00 PM, 29-year-old MOORE of Fort Wayne and 26-year-old STOUT of Westville were operating passenger vehicles in Coolspring Township. MOORE was driving a 2009 Nissan Rogue and STOUT was driving a 2008 Jeep Liberty. MOORE and STOUT were traveling westbound on CR 400 North in a back-and-forth road rage incident. The vehicle being operated by MOORE drove left of center, off

FAIRGROUNDS ROAD CLOSURE – PLEASE READ We are excited to share that a brand new 4-H Row road has been installed at the fairgrounds—a major improvement made possible by the hard work of our dedicated volunteers and the support of generous sponsors over the past few weeks. However, early access by unauthorized vehicles has already caused damage. This is extremely disappointing and unfair to those who have poured their time and effort into making these improvements for the benefit of all. The new road is blocked off and CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC until JULY 4TH. This includes cars, golf carts,

U.S. 6 will be reduced to one lane between C.R. 500 W and C.R. 425 W on or after Monday, June 30 through mid-August for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project over Mill Creek. Temporary traffic signals will be installed to direct traffic.

Prepare for your deer hunt! Join Indiana DNR’s Deer Program Coordinator for a live webinar on July 1 at 6 p.m. ET to learn about the Indiana deer hunting regulations effective this year. This event will be held via Teams Live and is a virtual, webinar-style event. You will need a computer or a handheld mobile device and an internet connection to attend the webinar. A recording of this webinar will be placed on the Indiana DNR YouTube channel following the event. Find more regulations info here: https://IN.gov/.../hunting-and.../hunting-trapping-guide Join the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3I4ABnn

Press Release by Franciscan Health: Ceribell System helps quickly detect, treat potentially life-threatening seizures, reducing hospital transfers Franciscan Health is transforming neurological care for critically ill patients at its hospitals across Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs with the adoption of the Ceribell System, an FDA-cleared electroencephalography (EEG) device powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Franciscan Health Crown Point, Dyer, Michigan City, Munster and Olympia Fields all employ the device in their hospitals. The technology was first implemented at Franciscan Health Michigan City in January 2024 before being adopted at the Crown Point hospital in September 2024, in Olympia Fields in

Friday at 1:09 PM, deputies responded to the 11500 west block of CR 400 North for a motor vehicle crash. Deputies were advised the vehicle was engulfed in flames and a child was inside. Upon arrival, deputies were unable to safely approach the vehicle due to the intense flames. The fire was extinguished several minutes later by fire personnel. A 10-month old infant perished in the blaze. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division were contacted and responded to the scene. The circumstances of the crash, along with the identities of those involved, are being withheld due to the ongoing investigation.

Overnight lane closures will take place on I-65 to extend the current traffic configuration between 61st Ave and I-94 south of U.S. 30. This is a coordinated effort to match up our pavement patching work between 93rd Ave and Central Ave and bridge work between 61st Ave and I-94 going forward. Overnight lane closures are currently scheduled for 8pm Monday, June 30 through 4am Tuesday, July 1. I-65 will maintain three lanes of traffic in each direction, with the left lane of northbound I-65 as a counterflow lane on the southbound side. This counterflow lane will connect with the current

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Elkhart County – Produce Distribution 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST *While supplies last. Where: Northside Baptist Church, 53198 C.R. 9, Elkhart, IN 46514 *This distribution is sponsored by Key Bank and will serve 150 households. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Marshall County 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST *While supplies last. Where: Argos United Methodist Church, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos, IN 46501 *This distribution is sponsored by United Way of Marshall County and will serve 150 households. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – St. Joseph County 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST *While supplies

On June 24 at 12:40 AM, Deputy Austin Howell was summoned to a Johnson Township residence regarding a sex offense.  A third party reported her friend had been sexually assaulted by a family member. Deputies arrived and located the 12-year-old victim.  Deputy Micah Dokmanovic began conducting a field interview with the victim.  Deputy Howell spoke with a family member and soon learned the accused was present inside the residence.  Administrative Captain Derek Allen and Deputy Howell called out for the subject to present himself from a rear bedroom. The accused, 40-year-old Juan FRANCISCO, emerged from the bedroom.  FRANCISCO was detained

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction will move to phase two of pavement patching work on I-65 between 93rd Ave and Central Ave next week. Overnight lane closures will take place on I-65 to extend the current traffic configuration between 61st Ave and I-94 south of U.S. 30. This is a coordinated effort to connect the work zones for pavement patching work between 93rd Ave and Central Ave and bridge work between 61st Ave and I-94 going forward. Overnight lane closures are currently scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday, June 30 through 4 a.m. Tuesday, July

Press Release, Franciscan Health: Three-day event aimed at a variety of trauma care audiences   MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health is partnering with multiple healthcare organizations from around the Great Lakes for a three-day regional trauma care conference. The Great Lakes Regional Trauma Conference is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 to Friday, Aug. 22 at the Stardust Event Center, 777 Blue Chip Drive in Michigan City. The conference is aimed at healthcare professionals from throughout the Great Lakes, including trauma/general surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, therapists, allied

Five people lost their lives late Wednesday night, June 25, after the SUV in which they were riding was struck by a South Shore commuter train, the Gary Police Department and the Town of Chesterton are reporting. According to the Gary Police Department, the accident occurred just after 10:00 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 20 and Utah Street, just west of Miller. On their arrival at the scene, Gary police officers and firefighters located five deceased victims who had been ejected from the severely damaged SUV. “Preliminary investigation suggests that the vehicle struck by the train went around an

The Town of Chesterton posted the following statement on their Facebook page Thursday regarding a press release from the Chesterton Town Council calling for the resignation of E911 Director Gunn: In a press statement released late Thursday, June 26—establishing a minute-by-minute, even second-by-second timeline of the officer-involved shooting outside the Hilton Garden Inn—the Chesterton Town Council is calling for E-911 Director Debra Gunn’s resignation. The statement: “The citizens of Chesterton, Duneland, and Porter County deserve to hear the facts from the people who really know what they are talking about regarding the officer-involved shooting on June 18, 2025. The Town

The La Porte County Parks Department announced it now has a level 2 public EV charger. Guests can use this charger (for a fee) while visiting Creek Ridge. It is located in the large parking lot near the Prairie Shelter. "Thanks to a grant that funded a portion of this project we were also able to replace two vehicles in our fleet with EV Ford Lightning trucks!"La Porte County Parks said on their Facebook page. "The trucks are working out well for parks use, reducing our fuel usage and improving our emissions."

In Michigan City today, milling (removal of the surface) will be done on Overhill Trail, Kaye Lane, and Hazelwood Drive. All road construction is weather permitting and subject to change. Updates will be provided on the My Michigan City, Indiana Facebook page as they become available.

Friendship Botanic Gardens Launches $75,000 Emergency Fundraising Campaign Michigan City, IN — Friendship Botanic Gardens, a natural and cultural destination in Northwest Indiana for nearly a century, has announced the launch of a $75,000 emergency fundraising campaign to address urgent infrastructure and safety concerns throughout the historic property. The Gardens, known for offering a peaceful retreat where families gather, children explore, and nature is celebrated year-round, now faces significant challenges due to aging infrastructure. Without immediate funding, the safety and accessibility of this beloved space may be at risk. “This is a critical moment for the Gardens,” said Jenilee Haynes Peterson,

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Trash and compost pick-up will follow its regular schedule Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3. Those whose normal weekly pick-up day is Friday should put your toters out for Thursday pick-up. The Michigan City Refuse Department will cover as much of its Friday route as possible on Thursday, and come in for a short shift on the holiday, Friday, July 4, to pick up whatever couldn’t be collected on Thursday. Call the Refuse Department at (219) 873-1530 with questions or concerns.

To accommodate passengers attending Blackpink on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Soldier Field, the South Shore Line will have select trains stop at 18th Street Station. For those attending the event, Soldier Field is just a short walk away. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of the event.