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Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Fiery Head‑On Crash on Indiana Toll Road. The latest from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post Indiana Toll Road- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at approximately 4:27 a.m. CST, Trooper Jovanovic was dispatched to a report of a wrong-way driver traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the Indiana Toll Road near the 21 mile-marker in Lake County. This location is approximately a mile west of the Toll Road Travel Plaza. While responding, Trooper Jovanovic was notified that a head‑on collision involving two vehicles had just occurred at the 13.8 mile-marker, near the Grant St. exit. Dispatch

Today A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tuesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.   Tuesday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with

The Porter County Health Department will host free first aid and CPR classes for teens in at their Valparaiso location this June and July. "Learn how to respond to choking, drowning, and overdose emergencies and get trained in CPR, AED, and STOP THE BLEED like a pro this summer," the Porter County Health Department said on their Facebook page. The free Teen First Aid & CPR Training will take place: June 24 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Registration link: https://forms.gle/W#youthempowerment July 9 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Registration link: https://forms.gle/x6ziTr2f5HrUZzyc7 See the flyers for more details.

The Salvation Army Michigan City Corps and Community Center is welcoming three new members to their Advisory Board. The Salvation Army is welcoming: ~ Nakia Bonds, Program Administrator/Member Advocate, Elevance Health/Anthem Indiana Medicaid ~ Jeff Miles, Real Estate Broker, MTM Realty ~ Robin Miller, Clinical Asst. Professor/Practicum Ed. Director, Purdue University Northwest "We look forward to working alongside them and are grateful for their willingness to serve, the Salvation Army of Michigan City said on their Facebook page.  "Thank you, Nakia, Jeff, and Robin, for your commitment to 'Doing the Most Good' in our community!"

Valparaiso, IN — Opportunity Enterprises (OE) has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. This accreditation represents the highest level awarded by CARF and reflects OE’s substantial conformance to internationally recognized standards. The accreditation applies to Community Employment Services, Community Integration, Respite Services, Supported Living, and Governance Standards and extends through April 30, 2029. CARF accreditation is a public signal of an organization’s commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Organizations receiving a three-year accreditation have demonstrated that their services, personnel, and documentation meet

The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the public's input on their 5 year Master Plan. The MC Parks and Rec Department shared a link to the survey below: Survey Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx... The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department said the following on their Facebook page: "Be sure to take our survey and share your thoughts on the MC Parks and Recreation Department! Your feedback matters and will contribute to our 5-year Master Plan."

One Killed in Crash on I-65 near Crown Point, IN –The latest from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post On Saturday, May 16, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Indiana State Police troopers responded to a two‑vehicle crash on northbound I‑65, about one mile south of the Crown Point exit (mile marker 246.2). Upon arrival, troopers located a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban blocking the center and right lanes, and a red 2016 Dodge minivan in the right ditch. Preliminary investigation indicates the minivan, occupied by seven adults, had been traveling in the right lane at an extremely low speed, approximately 10 to 15 mph,

Community members, local officials, students, and supporters gathered Friday morning at Thomas Centennial Park to celebrate the rededication of the park’s historic bandstand following its recent rehabilitation by students in the Chesterton High School Building Trades program. The ceremony highlighted the hard work and dedication of the CHS Building Trades students, who played a major role in restoring one of Chesterton’s most recognizable downtown landmarks. Both morning and afternoon Building Trades classes attended the event, along with administrators from the Duneland School Corporation, representatives from the Town of Chesterton, members of the Chesterton Park Board, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce,

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 65.   Monday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Monday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tuesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then

Farmed & Forged kicking off their 2026 Season in La Porte on Sunday May 24th at 10am. LIKE THEIR FACEBOOK page to stay updated for the Season in La Porte and Michigan City. Join us for special market dates once a month at each location celebrating local food, community and creativity! Hammond | Third Thursday of the month-Michigan City | Second Saturday of the month-La Porte | Second Sunday of the Month JUNE | WELLNESSNourish your body and mind with fitness demos, local wellness vendors, and fresh, whole foods that make feeling good easy and accessible. ​JULY | KIDSBring the

State Road 933 road project to begin between State Road 331 and Ash Rd ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will begin a road resurfacing and curb ramp reconstruction project on State Road 933/Lincolnway from State Road 331 to Ash Rd on or after Monday, May 18. During phase one, crews will be installing storm drainage improvements on the north side of State Road 933 between Chestnut St and Ash Rd. State Road 933 will maintain one travel lane in each direction, but the lanes will be narrowed and shifted to the south

The Michiana Lions Club of Michigan City GOLF OUTING will be taking place on Friday June 19th.  Lions District 25 a ZONE 3a Golf Scramble will kick off with registration at 7:30am along with a chipping and putting contest. Shotgun start from 8a-9a as well. Check out their FACEBOOK page to stay updated. Find out information on the attached flyer as well.

SOUTH BEND – Charles Pheal, Jr., 35 years old, of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to distributing 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Pheal was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release. “The Defendant sold 100 methamphetamine pills while on probation for burglary of a dwelling and domestic battery where he kicked open a door of a residence and slapped a mother in the presence of three minor children.  His

Today Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.   Saturday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to

Michigan City Police say they responded to a shooting at around 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 15, near the 300 block of West 11th Street. One individual was injured. The incident is under active investigation. Police say at this time, there is no known ongoing threat to the community, and they will provide updates if additional information becomes available.

Tippecanoe County, Indiana – On May 15, 2026, just after 4:00 p.m., troopers with the Indiana State Police responded to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a school bus at the intersection of State Road 28 and County Road 400 East in Tippecanoe County. Preliminary investigation by an Indiana State Police crash reconstructionist indicates a Tippecanoe School Corporation school bus was traveling southbound on County Road 400 East and stopped at the intersection with State Road 28. The school bus then entered the intersection in an attempt to turn left and travel eastbound on State Road 28. At that

In Portage,  on Monday, May 18, NIPSCO's contractor will need to perform a lane closure on the northbound lane of Swanson Road where it intersects with Willowdale Road. The closures will be between 8:30am-2:30 p.m.

From Indiana State Police-Lowell Post- Two Juveniles, One Adult Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-65 Hobart- Preliminary information obtained at the time of the crash was that one of the deceased was a juvenile. The Lake County Coroner was able to determine that the deceased was an adult, 19 years of age.  The coroners report can be found at this link: I-65 Fatal Crash May 15 2026. Identification of the three deceased individuals is in this report. This fatal crash investigation is ongoing.  Additional information may be released as it becomes available. The original news release is included below. Original News

Juvenile shot in the 300 block of East 7th Street the latest from the Michigan City Police Department. On May 14th at approximately 9:04 PM, the LaPorte County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a juvenile that was shot in the 300 block of East 7th Street. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 and the Evidence Response Unit responded to the scene and located a juvenile suffering from a graze wound to their left foot. LaPorte County EMS transported the juvenile to Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City with a non-life-threatening injury. While processing the scene for evidence,

Last night at 6:29 PM, deputies responded to the area of State Road 39 and CR 950 South reference a personal injury motorcycle crash. The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Jet Balenia and assisting deputies determined the following had occurred. The crash scene was located in the 9200 south block of SR 39. Deputies learned 69-year-old Eddie L. SMITH of North Judson had been operating his black 1993 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on SR 39. The motorcycle traveled left of center, across the northbound lane of travel, and off the east side of the roadway. SMITH was ejected from the