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 SOUTH BEND – On July 7, 2026, Kayden Bell, 20 years old, of Wabash, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to making an interstate communication with a threat to injure, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Bell was sentenced to 10 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. “The Defendant’s threats to people of Jewish heritage and law enforcement were illegal and stood in direct opposition to our community’s core values.  He sought to intimidate them, and his words have earned him a trip to prison and

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a statewide provider certification and enrollment moratorium on home- and community-based services (HCBS) 1915(c) waiver providers. This will encompass services falling under the Indiana PathWays for Aging (PathWays), Health and Wellness (H&W), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) and Family Supports (FS) waivers. The effective date for the moratorium is Aug. 1, 2026. This moratorium will be in place for an initial period of six months. The IHCP may continue to extend the moratorium in six-month increments.

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 62.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.   Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 70.   SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 87.   Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.   Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Press Release by La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership: La Porte, IN – Micro City, an upcoming studio-duplex community designed to blend small-footprint living with large-scale comfort, will officially break ground on Monday, July 27 at 8:30 a.m. Community members, local officials, and project partners are invited to attend the ceremony at the future Micro City site at 372 Melrose Street. Micro City is committed to providing exceptional rental experiences through thoughtfully designed studio duplexes, each approximately 520 square feet. The units feature open-concept floor plans, cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light, and full appliance packages – including a full-size washer and

In La Porte County, Rieth Riley finished milling along Johnson Road close to the Legacy Hills entrance yesterday, today, they go to U.S. 35 and turn around in which they will continue milling towards 400N.   Paving crew finished at the Toll Road bridge. Today, they will pave to U.S. 35 from the Toll Road bridge.  

Join us for a special celebration at Robert Tylisz Appliance! TEAM WIMS LIVE 9a-11a On Saturday, July 25th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, we’re celebrating Robert Tylisz’s 72nd Birthday at our Michigan City store, located at 1607 East Coolspring Avenue. Come enjoy exciting prizes, fun giveaways, and incredible savings throughout the store on appliances you need from the people you trust! And here is the best deal you have been waiting for!  In honor of Robert’s 72nd birthday, a limited supply of Whirlpool- made top load washers will be available for only $499 Cash & Carry.  When they’re gone , they’re

The ProPEL State Road 2 Study Team will host community office hours during the Hometown Days Festival in New Carlisle on Friday, July 24. The ProPEL S.R. 2 Study Team is seeking input from residents, business owners, and local stakeholders to identify current transportation needs and develop a long-term vision for the corridor. Friday, July 24 Memorial Park 302 W. Michigan St., New Carlisle, IN 46552 4 to 7 p.m. ET / 3 to 6 p.m. CT Community office hours play a critical role in the study, allowing the public to ask questions, share feedback, and speak one-on-one with members

Unfortunately, during routine cleaning this afternoon, our staff discovered that all of the sinks in the restrooms near the Washington Park Zoo were vandalized. To ensure everyone's safety, these restrooms have been temporarily closed while repairs are made. Our team is working to have them repaired and reopened in time for this weekend. Alternative public restrooms are available at: • The main restrooms west of the Main Parking Lot • The concession stand at North Pointe Pavilion • The Splash Park We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore the facilities. If you witness

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.   Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.   Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

La PORTE, IN - The LakeFest planning committee has today released important information that festivalgoers will want to know before they go, according to Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber. This Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, a wide array of activities will be held at La Porte’s Pine, Stone and Clear lakes. Featured events will include a free concert performed by multi-platinum recording artist Uncle Kracker, a special Friday Night Live with fireworks at Fox Park, a Family Beach Bash at Stone Lake, kids activities, an artisan market, physical activities and more. With events spread throughout the city, Schreiber said

News Release, Indiana DNR: Licenses are now on sale for fall turkey, deer, bobcat, and trapping seasons. These licenses can be purchased at GoOutdoorsIN.com, by mail, or through in-person retailers listed at on.IN.gov/HuntFishLicenseRetailers. An additional way to purchase a license is DNR’s new smartphone app, GoOutdoorsIN. The app is free and available for download for Android and iOS. Hunters and anglers can use the app to view their licenses, buy a new license, and check in their harvest from their smartphones.

The City of Michigan City on Tuesday gave an update on upcoming meetings and release the following information: 📢 Meeting Schedule Update – August 5 Please note the following changes to the City meeting schedule for the first week of August: 📅 Common Council Finance Committee 🕕 Wednesday, August 5 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. (Originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 4.) 📅 Common Council Meeting 🕡 Wednesday, August 5 ⏰ 6:30 p.m. (Originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 4.) 📍 Park Board Meeting The Park Board meeting will still be held on Wednesday, August 5, at its regularly scheduled time. However, due to

The next Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Household Hazardous Waste collection event is Aug. 8 in Portage and the Town of Chesterton shared the following information on their Facebook page: "The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County (RWRD) will host its next Household Hazardous Waste collection event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Neighbors’ Educational Opportunities, 5201 U.S. 6, Portage. Please enter at Wilshire Drive. NOTE: SECURE SHRED DOCUMENT DISPOSAL be on hand at this event. Porter County residents are encouraged to drop off old documents—including invoices, tax forms, bank papers,

Matching grants will help six local nonprofits raise $1 million for transformational projects VALPARAISO, IND. — The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) has selected six local nonprofit organizations to participate in Energize Porter County (Energize PC). This dollar-for-dollar matching opportunity will provide momentum to the participating organizations as they embark on transformational projects. PCCF has committed $1 million to Energize PC. Eligible gifts will unlock matching funds up to each organization’s goal, helping leverage local support to complete significant capital projects. The projects were selected through a competitive application process based on impact and fundraising potential. Together, they will expand access to

Last night at 11:10 PM, Deputies Marvin McCoy and Jon Sikorski responded to CR 100 North and Otis Road regarding a crash involving a farm tractor. The investigation determined that Daniel J. KRUPA (38), of Westville, had been operating a 1975 John Deere 4430 tractor while pulling a 2017 New Holland implement. The implement had sustained significant damage, including missing a wheel and a broken PTO shaft. A witness reported observing the tractor crash into several mailboxes in the area. During the investigation, KRUPA exhibited signs of impairment. A series of standardized field sobriety tests were administered, after which KRUPA

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan beaches occurring. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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 Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 60.   Thursday Sunny, with a high near 79.   Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The 44th annual Lubeznik Arts Festival in Michigan City, Ind. will showcase over 80 artists who work in a variety of media on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central).   The festival draws all ages from the Northwest Indiana region, Southwest Michigan and beyond to Lubeznik Center for the Arts' (LCA) grounds and galleries at 101 W. 2nd Street.   Festival-goers can enjoy fine arts and crafts from artists from across the U.S., indoor exhibits by contemporary artists, family activities, live demos, beer and wine, local food vendors

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has launched a new public facing 988 Indiana crisis dashboard that provides greater visibility into the state’s crisis system performance and service delivery. The dashboard features key metrics including call volume, response times and other indicators used to monitor the effectiveness of Indiana’s crisis response system while supporting data driven decision making and accountability. Since the transition to the three-digit 988 number in July 2022, Indiana has continued building a comprehensive behavioral health crisis response system focused on ensuring Hoosiers can quickly access support, resources and treatment when they need it most. Dr.

STARKE AND MARSHALL COUNTIES, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will change the traffic configuration on U.S. 30 between U.S. 35 and Union Rd as early as the evening of Wednesday, July 22. Construction operations are wrapping up on the eastbound lanes, which are currently closed for paving. Crews are working on guardrails, shoulder corrugations, and temporary striping. Once complete, changes will be made to facilitate traffic switching to one lane in each direction on the eastbound side of U.S. 30. Due to the setup of two-way traffic on the same side of the roadway, motorists

STATEHOUSE – Today the State Board of Finance voted unanimously to approve reimbursement for the April and May collections to Indiana’s counties, cities and towns related to Governor Mike Braun’s temporary Gas Tax Holiday and the goal to make local units whole. The Indiana State Comptroller’s Office will begin issuing payments to local government partners today so that the full roadway‑funding revenue they would have otherwise collected during those months is restored. Distributions for the remaining months affected will occur pending future State Board of Finance approval. All reimbursements are expected to be completed by Nov. 1. A total of