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Student innovators and entrepreneurs, the Center for Creative Solutions wants to hear about you! For the 10th year, area students will be honored for their innovative products and projects during World Creativity & Innovation Week, April 15-21, 2026. The honors will go to area K-12 students working alone or in teams. Their project, product or process must demonstrate a reasonable level of creativity and innovation, noted Cynthia Hedge, Center CEO. It may be in any area of interest, such as technology, the arts, trades/professions, writing, science, business, cooking, designing, to name a few. “Young innovators and entrepreneurs often drive the

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE TORNADO WATCH 37 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS INDIANA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ELKHART FULTON KOSCIUSKO LAGRANGE LA PORTE MARSHALL PULASKI ST. JOSEPH STARKE STEUBEN LAKE NEWTON

Lake County Sheriff’s Police Officers Arrest 3 in Two Simultaneous Pursuits Just before 1 p.m. the Lake County Sheriff’s Highway Interdiction Unit was in pursuit of an SUV on The Indiana Toll Road for various traffic infractions.  The vehicle traveled west on I-90 eventually reaching the South Side of Chicago. At 63rd Place and South Lowe Avenue in Chicago, the suspect vehicle went into a dead end where police cornered the driver.  The suspect put his vehicle in reverse, slamming into a Lake County Police patrol SUV and trapping the officer inside. The officer was evaluated and released from an area

An UPDATE from the La Porte County Sheriff's Office on the SR 2 CRASH - DRIVER ARRESTED & CHARGED The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of 21-year-old Mackenzie J. MILLER of Walkerton in connection with the March 8th serious bodily injury (SBI) crash that occurred on State Road 2, west of CR 100 South. Sunday evening at 8:46 PM, Deputy Patrick Wedow responded to the area of SR 2 and CR 100 South reference a two-vehicle crash. The investigation determined MILLER was operating a red 2014 Buick eastbound on SR 2. A silver 1999 Toyota, being operated

From the Indiana State Police Lowell Post Facebook Page-see below We are currently on a call with US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois regarding the incoming storm. It is almost 100% that we are going to experience severe weather to include the potential of hail, high winds, tornados and flash flooding in #northwestindiana. Please take precautions NOW! Have a shelter ready with emergency supplies to include food, water, flashlights, batteries, cell phones, and extra clothing as the temperatures drop. The slides below have some information for your awareness.

Flood Watch until March 11 at 6:00AM EDT * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, northwest Ohio and Southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening through March 11 at 6am EST * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with rainfall rates up to 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible tonight. The highest chance for flooding will

Today Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 39.   Wednesday Rain showers likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47.   Wednesday Night A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.   Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.   Thursday Night A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Franciscan Health Foundation and "Well Beings" back on WIMS Wednesday 3/11 from 9:10a-9:40a broguht to you by Captain Ed's Furniture & Mattress in Michigan City. We are on AM 1420, 95.1FM, 106.7FM in Valparaiso and we stream at wimsradio.com. Also, check for us on FACEBOOK LIVE at the same time. #wims #nwi #localradio

Two adults arrested while officers investigate a firearm complaint-the latest from the Michigan City Police Department  On March 6th at approximately 4:05 PM, the LaPorte County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding two males who were pointing a firearm at another person in the 400 block of Ridgeland Avenue. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 responded to the area and located the two suspects at Walker Park. Both suspects fled from officers and were eventually apprehended in the 500 block of Springland Avenue. A loaded firearm with an extended magazine was located by a LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office

Last week, Jail Division Deputies Brandon Hillin, Cameron Chavez, and Andrew Gomez-Ramirez attended and successfully completed an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certified Basic Jail Officer Course.The state mandated web-based course consisted of 40-hours of instruction, a final exam, and was hosted by the Indiana Sheriffs' Association.The course was taught by instructors from throughout the State of Indiana, including one instructor from the #LCSO.Over 150 students were enrolled in the course.Congratulations!

On Feb 26, 2026, Judge Jaime Oss sentenced Maurice Ward to 3 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for Failure to Register As a Sex or Violent Offender, a Level 5 Felony. Mr. Ward had a prior conviction in 2014 for the same offense. Mr. Ward entered into a plea agreement with the State of Indiana, agreeing to 2 years executed in prison. Prosecuting Attorney Sean Fagan said: “Sex or Violent offenders are required to report their residence to law enforcement within a certain period. Mr. Ward failed to do so for a lengthy portion of time, and in

Today Sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Tuesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Wednesday Rain showers likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Wednesday Night A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Thursday Mostly sunny, with

TEAM WIMS was LIVE at the Builders Assn of LaPorte County's Home & Lifestyle Show at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa this past weekend. Over 70 vendors displayed their products and services. An awesome display of families, great community partners. For more pictures and Footage check out the WIMS FACEBOOK page. Thank you to our WIMS EVENT Sponsors: Arnett Construction & Roofing NIPSCO Builders Assn of LaPorte County #wims #whfb

On March 3, 2026, Dontia Grant, 29 years old, of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred.   Grant was sentenced to 66 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. According to documents in the case, Grant was pulled over in Michigan City for speeding. After an officer asked for his license and registration, Grant drove away from the traffic stop and led police on a pursuit for about a

Sugar Camp Days -St. Joseph County Parks from 8am-3pm Saturday, March 14, 2026 and Sunday, March 15th Save the date for the 53rd annual Sugar Camp Days and join us in celebration of the end of winter! Watch sap cook into sweet syrup in the Sugar House, tour the Sugar Bush, observe indigenous and pioneer methods of maple syrup and maple sugar, enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast (a New Carlisle Lion’s Club fundraiser), purchase homemade baked goods made with pure maple syrup, try maple kettle corn and cotton candy, enjoy family music, and so much more! Most vendors are cash

TWO AMAZING TRIBUTES IN ONE NIGHT! Get your tickets now for a mammoth Classic Rock show as E 5 C 4 P 3 – The Journey Tribute and Best of Times – A Tribute to STYX share the Civic Auditorium stage on Friday, March 13. Formed in 1993, E5C4P3 has traveled nationwide and paid tribute to one of Rock history’s most beloved bands, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans. The band covers the music with a note-for-note accuracy that is second to none and performs each show with the high-energy excitement of a real Journey concert as well as visually recreating the essence

Today Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Monday Sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Tuesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sugar Camp Days -St. Joseph County Parks from 8am-3pm Saturday, March 14, 2026 and Sunday, March 15 Save the date for the 53rd annual Sugar Camp Days and join us in celebration of the end of winter! Watch sap cook into sweet syrup in the Sugar House, tour the Sugar Bush, observe indigenous and pioneer methods of maple syrup and maple sugar, enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast (a New Carlisle Lion's Club fundraiser), purchase homemade baked goods made with pure maple syrup, try maple kettle corn and cotton candy, enjoy family music, and so much more! Most vendors are cash

Check out the latest from the Michigan City Jimmy John’s with their NEW Greek Cucumber Salad and the NEW GREEK and CHICKEN Gyro's. Stop by 5340 Franklin Street in Michigan City or call 219-871-0850. Visit their website at www.jimmyjohns.com. #wims

Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau welcome nominations for the 2026 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation. The award recognizes the preservation and ongoing agricultural use of historic farms and farm buildings in Indiana. Owners of more than 30 historic farms across the state have been honored with the award since it was established in 1992. The Stine-Anderson Family Farm, a historic Clinton County farm southwest of Frankfort (photo attached), won the award in 2025. Anyone, including farm owners, can submit a nomination for the Arnold Award, which will be presented during the Celebration of Agriculture at the Indiana State