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LA PORTE, Ind. (May 21, 2026) – La Porte Community School Corporation is pleased to welcome Chris deBruyn as Director of Business. At the meeting on May 11, 2026, the La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) Board of School Trustees approved the appointment of deBruyn as the district’s lead financial officer, responsible for overseeing all financial and business operations of the corporation beginning July 1, 2026. deBruyn brings a strong record of financial and operational leadership to the role. He currently serves as Director of Operations and Corporation Treasurer for the MSD of New Durham Township, where he oversees district

SOUTH BEND – On May 20, 2026, Tevin Keyshawn Lewis, 26 years old, of Trail Creek, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to distributing 40 grams or more of a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. According to documents in the case, on four separate occasions between December 2024 and May 2025, Lewis sold blue M30 pills containing fentanyl to another person in Michigan City. For each transaction, Lewis sold at least 50 pills. He distributed over 1300 pills across all the transactions.

Today Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.   Memorial Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.   Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 85.   Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a

Stepping Stone presents the Strength Soiree at 7:30pm on June 10th at the Lodge at Rush Lakes in Laporte. For more information LIKE their FACEBOOK Page. Visit their website at www.steppingstoneshelter.org. #wims #whfb #localradio

Lubeznik Center for the Arts Invites All to ArtBash in Wonderland Gala ArtBash in Wonderland   MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) invites the community to step through the looking glass for its premier annual fundraiser, ArtBash in Wonderland. The gala will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, beginning at 5:30 PM (Central) in the Great Hall Events and Conference Center at Purdue Northwest University – Westville.   This year’s theme, ArtBash in Wonderland, promises a whimsical and immersive evening. Guests will experience vibrant décor, delicious food, open bar, silent and live auction, live entertainment

Market on Main with the Westville Area Chamber of Commerce is coming back on Sunday June 7th from 10am-3pm. Check our vendors, artisans and a vintage car show. For more information LIKE the Westville Area Chamber of Commerce on FACEBOOK. TEAM WIMS LIVE. #WIMS #WHFB #localradio

Recidivist Mexican National Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison For Reentry of Removed Alien and Firearm Offenses SOUTH BEND – Oscar Solano-Salinas, 44 years old, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to Possession of a Firearm by an Illegal Alien and Reentry of Removed Alien, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. “An illegal alien with two convictions for sexual battery was sentenced to 41 months in prison for possessing a rifle and ammunition and reentering the country for a third time after having been removed on two

Support Deputy Samuelson on Monday May 25th. See attached Flyer for information. Thank you United Way of La Porte County for sharing the information #wims

Due to the Memorial Day holiday observed on Monday, May 25, trash pickup will be delayed by one day. Monday's pickup will be picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday's pick up is Wednesday, Wednesday will be Thursday, and Thursday's pickup will be picked up on Friday. Valparaiso City Services' offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. If you require assistance during this time, please call 1-844-296-6810.

Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews across the Great Lakes are scheduled to increase the number of boating safety patrols over the Memorial Day weekend. These nationwide patrol initiatives are focused on enforcing laws against boating under the influence (BUI) and illegal charters to ensure the safety of all maritime commercial and recreational boaters. While boating is a popular holiday activity, operating a vessel under the influence is highly dangerous and illegal. Alcohol impairs a boater’s judgment, balance, vision and reaction time. The Coast Guard is also actively targeting illegal passenger charters that bypass safety regulations and put lives

On behalf of the Samuelson family, La Porte County Sheriff Ronald C. Heeg announces the following update regarding Deputy Jon Samuelson. Following yesterday’s senseless incident at Franciscan Health Hospital – Michigan City Campus, Deputy Samuelson was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend for advanced medical treatment. A team of surgeons and medical staff prepared Deputy Samuelson for surgery. He underwent approximately eight ( hours of surgery, which surgeons later described as successful. Medical staff remain optimistic regarding his recovery. Deputy Samuelson remains in critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hospital. “Thank you to the

Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.   Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 74.   Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.   Memorial Day A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Michigan City, IN — The Rotary Club of Michigan City invites the community to participate in an impactful new event, “Quarters for Change,” taking place on Thursday, June 25 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Gill Field at Elston. This unique fundraiser aims to create a “quarter mile of quarters” by lining the entire track with donated quarters. The event is designed to bring the community together in support of the Rotary Club’s service initiatives, particularly those focused on youth in Michigan City. A portion of the proceeds will also directly benefit the Michigan City High School Marching Band, with

The City of Michigan City announced in observance of Memorial Day, City Hall and all non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. City Bus service will not be operating on Monday and will return to normal service on Tuesday. Michigan City garbage pickup will not run on Monday. The Michigan City Refuse Department is asking residents who typically have a Monday pick-up to put out their bins for pick-up on Tuesday, May 26th.

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) awarded seed funding to three innovative entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell, the university’s annual pitch competition designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business ventures. The 2026 PNW Big Sell brought together student and community entrepreneurs to pitch their startup concepts live before a panel of judges at PNW’s Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center (CMEC). The competition is sponsored by the PNW College of Business, the PNW Office of Commercialization and Research and Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO). Ten finalists were selected from a competitive pool of two-minute video

Experience the Indiana Dunes like never before at the Dunes Dash 5K, hosted by Save the Dunes at scenic West Beach in the Indiana Dunes National Park. This annual event invites participants to explore one of Northwest Indiana’s most iconic landscapes while supporting the ongoing protection and advocacy of the Indiana dunes, Lake Michigan, and the surrounding natural areas. The 5K course winds through sandy, hilly trails with stairs and elevation changes, making it a rewarding challenge for runners and walkers alike. While the course is considered moderate to strenuous, it’s designed to be approachable for anyone ready to take

The National Veterans Awareness made its way through La Porte County Wednesday morning and deputies were honored to be able to assist, the La Porte County Sheriff's Office said on their Facebook page. Deputies staffed and cleared intersections along US 421 as the group of motorcyclists traveled from the north to the south through the county. The ride is comprised of vets and their close associates.  The 12-day cross-country ride began in Auburn, California on May 12th and will conclude in Washington D.C. on Saturday. "Please pray for the safety and health of this patriotic group as they continue on

UPDATED* Suspect Information Added* LaPorte County Deputy Shot by Chicago Man in Hospital Emergency Room The suspect has been identified as Sharod Grafton Jr., 22 years of age, from Chicago, IL. He is currently being held at the Porter County Jail. Michigan City- At approximately 6:45 a.m., Deputy Samuelson stopped to assist what appeared to be a disabled vehicle at S.R. 2 and C.R. 900 W in LaPorte County, about one mile east of Westville, Indiana. At the individual’s request, the deputy transported the sole occupant of the vehicle to Franciscan Health Michigan City. Once inside the hospital, Deputy Samuelson

Our thoughts and prayers fo out to his family, friends, fellow officers. From the La Porte County Sheriff's FACEBOOK PAGE- 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐂. 𝐇𝐞𝐞𝐠… “La Porte County friends and neighbors, we are asking for our community to rise up, rally together, and lift Deputy Jon Samuelson and his family in prayer and support during this incredibly challenging time. Now more than ever, we need our residents across the county to stand together in strength, faith, and support for one of our own. Deputy Samuelson has dedicated his life to serving and protecting this county, and we ask

INDIANA — AAA predicts at least 45 million people will travel in the U.S. this year for Memorial Day weekend, more than 960,000 of those from Indiana. As Hoosiers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Mike Braun and INDOT are warning drivers of increased traffic expected across the state starting Thursday and are urging them to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and prioritize safety. “This coming weekend, state highways and interstates will be very busy with regular holiday travel and extra traffic heading to and from Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indianapolis 500,” said Gov. Mike Braun. “I encourage