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 Small Businesses, BIGG Voices!  Join us for a fun and inspiring morning celebrating our amazing local businesses!  LIVE with WIMS Radio at BIGGBY® COFFEE – Michigan City!  Friday, December 5th  8:00–9:00 AM  1222 W State Rd 2, La Porte, IN Come grab your favorite BIGGBY drink, enjoy the warm atmosphere, and hear local business owners share their stories live on air! Whether you’re a business owner or a community supporter, this is a great chance to connect, uplift one another, and highlight what makes La Porte so special.   PLUS… Gift Card Giveaways!  Stop in, say hello, and you might just leave

LA PORTE SANTA PARADE CANCELED DUE TO WINTER STORM WARNING La Porte, IN – The La Porte Santa Parade committee along with the City of La Porte announces that the annual La Porte Santa Parade, scheduled for November 29, has been canceled due to the National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for our area. The safety of our community, participants, and visitors is our highest priority. With hazardous travel conditions expected, we believe canceling the parade is the most responsible decision to protect families, volunteers, and parade participants. We share in the disappointment this brings to our community, especially during

REMINDER: Chesterton's European Market is cancelled for Saturday 11/29/25. See below for details. #wims Market Cancellation Notice for Saturday, Nov 29th Unfortunately, Mother Nature is reminding us it's winter! Due to the snowy weather conditions and concerns for everyone's safety, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Chesterton Hometown Market scheduled for this Saturday, November 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay safe, take care on the roads, and we can't wait to welcome you back next week, December 6th for Chesterton's Mistletoe Market! #chestertonhometownmarket #MarketUpdate #winterseason  

UPDATE...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulations of 7 to 11 inches possible especially northwest of a line from roughly Logansport Indiana to Warsaw Indiana to Hillsdale Michigan, to 2 to 6 inches south of US Route 24. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Hazardous travel conditions are expected Saturday through Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS

Michigan City Public Library will be CLOSED on Saturday 11/29/25 due to expected weather. FOLLOW Their FACEBOOK page for the latest information. #wims #michigancity #localradio

Snowstorm in the forecast  — be careful out there to stay heart-healthy The American Heart Association cautions that the extra exertion of shoveling snow in extremely cold temperatures can be deadly INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 28, 2025 — Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, however, shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest. In rural

The Michigan City Festival of Lights Celebration is taking place next week. This year's festivities will take place over two days and will feature a tree lighting ceremony at the 7th St Plaza, the annual Festival of Lights Parade, a Kindlmarkt, the return of the Chili Challenge, visits with Santa Claus and more! See more information on the flyer and information for the parade under the Events tab on wimsradio.com.  

Save The Dunes-Annual Opt Outside Hike at West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park located at 376 N County Line Rd, in Gary from 1:00PM-4:00PMCST. Save the Dunes invities you to join us TODAY, for a ranger led post-Thanksgiving hike instead of shopping on black Friday. This event is co-sponsored by Save the Dunes, the interactive hikes will be led by regional experts in fields such as birding, botany, insects, geology, and ecology. We'll meet on the north end of the main parking lot at West Beach at 1:00PM then take to the trails! Please dress for the weather, layer up,

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...BE SAFE * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

On Tuesday, the Porter County Health Department visited the Town of Kouts to install its first-ever publicly accessible AED at Drazer Memorial Park. Sandberg Electric donated their time and service to install the unit for free. The Porter County Health Department says this is a big step for their SaveHeart initiative, and brings them to four new life-saving systems across Porter County.

The Starke County Sheriff's Office is issuing another phone call scam alert. The sheriff's office said in a post on their Facebook page that they have been alerted to a phone scam taking place in the area. "Individuals are being contacted by a person representing themselves as a Sheriff's deputy and requesting payment on behalf of the Starke Circuit Court," the sheriff's office said. The individual(s) placing these calls are informing residents that they are being fined for missing jury duty and are instructed to obtain a gift card to be forwarded for payment. "The Starke County Sheriff's Department and

Twilight Parade Rescheduled to Friday, December 5 due to weather and safety concerns from The Chamber of Commerce and Town of Chesterton -see below Chesterton, IN — The Duneland Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Chesterton have made the final decision to cancel the Twilight Parade originally scheduled for this Saturday due to weather and safety concerns. Based on the guidance of the Town’s emergency and street departments, the Town determined that the expected conditions will prevent them from providing the staffing and support required to safely facilitate the event. The parade has been rescheduled for Friday, December 5,

Story Time Wednesday, Dec 3 & 10   10:00am Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. Be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website. 3-D Pen Workshop Thursday, December 4  3:30pm Come hang out in the children's makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience necessary. Children ages 6-17. Kids under 12 must have a parent or guardian attend with them. Needle Arts Club Thursday, Dec 4 & 11     

The La Porte Police Department says they’re seeing a rise in phone scams across the region. “Callers claim you’ve missed jury duty or have a warrant, then demand payment to ‘fix’ it,” LPPD said on their Facebook page. “Let’s be clear: law enforcement will never call you to demand money, gift cards, or any kind of payment, especially to resolve a warrant or criminal charges. “If you’re unsure whether a call is legitimate, contact your local police department directly to verify. These scammers can sound very convincing, so double-checking is always the best move. “Please share this with friends and

News Release by Indiana Department of natural Resources:  For Hoosiers looking to get outside the day after Thanksgiving, aka Opt Outside Day, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer free admission on Nov. 28 to all Indiana State Park properties that normally charge a gate fee. In addition to the 24 state parks, participating properties also include Lieber State Recreation (SRA); Raccoon, Deam Lake, and Starve Hollow SRAs; Brookville, Hardy, Mississinewa, Monroe, Patoka and Salamonie lakes, and the two off-road state recreation areas, Redbird and Interlake. “Thanksgiving is a great time to connect with family, friends, and the

Press Release by Indiana State Police-Lowell Post: Northwest Indiana- With Thanksgiving travel expected to bring a surge of vehicles to Northwest Indiana roadways, troopers from the Indiana State Police Lowell Post conducted a targeted traffic enforcement blitz on Tuesday. The initiative focused on the primary factors that often contribute to serious crashes: speeding, failure to move over for stopped emergency vehicles, and following too closely. While those specific violations were emphasized, troopers remained vigilant for all unsafe driving behaviors. As evening set in, deteriorating weather conditions, including rain and fog, added to the hazards on the road. Throughout the blitz,

The Chesterton Fire Department rescued a man from a roof over the weekend, according to a Facebook post from the Town of Chesterton. The Town of Chesterton says according to the Chesterton Fire Department, the man was "stuck on his steeply pitched roof—unable to balance upright after removing a backpack leaf blower." "Firefighters were dispatched to the scene, on Quail Court, at 2:16 p.m., and on their arrival found the man lying prone and on his back on the second—or higher—roof of his home, in danger of sliding down to the lower and much narrower porch roof," the Town of

TEAM WIMS’ Ric and Norma Federighi had the pleasure of seeing Paul McCartney Monday evening at the United Center in Chicago on the first of his two final shows on his North American Tour. Paul and his amazing band never disappoint. Having had the pleasure of seeing Paul since the late 80’s we have enjoyed sharing those experiences with family and friends along the way. Always an amazing storyteller. The 35 song setlist almost 3 hours long spanned The Beatles, Wings, Solo Paul and his entire career. Simply EPIC. For more pictures check out WIMS FACEBOOK page. #wims #paulmcartney

INDIANA — AAA predicts at least 73 million travelers hitting the road this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, nearly 2 million of those from Indiana. As Hoosiers embark on holiday travels, INDOT urges drivers to travel safely and plan ahead, as increased traffic is expected across the state starting Tuesday afternoon. “Motorists should be aware of increased traffic and potential delays early this week,” said INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist. “We encourage drivers to leave early, practice patience, and allow extra travel time throughout the holiday season. We want everyone to make it to their destination safely.” Beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26, INDOT

The Downtown La Porte Ice Rink opens this Friday and will also be open on Saturday and Sunday. Reserve your skate time in advance at www.laporteparkandrec.com. For Free Skate Friday on Nov. 28 use the promo code LEAP and for BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) Skate Sunday on November 30 use the promo code SAL. For more information, call 219-326-9600.