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News Release, Indiana Department of Transportation:  Multi-state effort aims to help drivers better navigate low bridges  INDOT is joining state transportation agencies across the U.S. this week in a public awareness campaign aimed at helping drivers avoid striking low bridges with their vehicles or oversize loads. The "Check Your Height, Know It's Right" campaign encourages drivers to ensure their vehicle or load is not too tall to safely fit under bridges that extend over state and local roadways. These overhead collisions, commonly known as bridge strikes, not only damage vehicles and infrastructure, but also cause delays and put the traveling public and emergency responders at risk. According to INDOT data, approximately 40

La Porte / St. Joseph County, Ind. - The ProPEL State Road 2 Study Team will host three community office hours this August. 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. The community office hours for August are as follows: Saturday, August 1 Summer Blooms Market 2455 E State Road 2, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Tuesday, August 18 St. Joseph County Library - Western Branch 611 S

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 84.   Tonight A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.   Saturday A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.   Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.   Sunday Night Mostly clear, with

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Toll Road will conduct bridge work over U.S. 31 resulting in lane closures between Brick Rd and Nimtz Pkwy beginning on or after Monday, August 3. U.S. 31 will be reduced to one lane in each direction, with the left lane and shoulder closed. These lane closures are to facilitate substructure work while rehabilitating the Indiana Toll Toad exit 72 bridge overhead. Construction will be ongoing through late November. With the Indiana Toll Road bridge over U.S. 31 closed, the ramps between southbound U.S. 31 and I-80/90 will close on or after Wednesday,

TODAY, from 11am-10pm XINSURANCE is hosting a food court and entertainment alley . Also from 3-7pm there is the Great Lakes Grand Pix BrewFest at the Washington Park Boardwalk, tickets are on sale at GlGptickets.com. Finally from 7-11pm there will be a SHORELINE Brewery After Party with the live band: Aftermath on the Washington Park Boardwalk. For more information visit: https://greatlakesgrandprix.com/ #WIMS #WHFB #localradio   11am-10PM Food Court & Entertainment Alley Open   3-7PM Great Lakes Grand Prix BrewFest Washington Park Boardwalk Tickets on sale @ GlGptickets.com   Brewfest Schedule 7-11PM SHORELINE Brewery After party Live Band: aftermath

The Salvation Army of La Porte is helping students attending Westville Schools prepare for the upcoming academic year by hosting a School Readiness Event on Tuesday, August 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at McDonald's, 800 Flynn Road in Westville. The free event is designed specifically for students enrolled in Westville Schools for the 2026-27 school year and will connect families with valuable educational, health, and community resources before classes begin. While The Salvation Army of La Porte serves residents throughout La Porte County, the organization selected Westville for this year's event as part of its commitment to supporting

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health is again teaming up with the Indy Hunger Network to support healthier lifestyles through nutritious food access and chronic disease management education through the free Produce Prescription Program.   The free program provides monthly prescriptions of fresh fruits and vegetables along with guidance and support to improve overall health and well-being.   Participants are not required to be patients within the Franciscan Health system to participate. To be eligible for the program, participants must have pre-existing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer; screen positive for moderate to high food insecurity and

News Release, Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced organizations in 18 Indiana counties will receive $1,297,500 in grants to fund 21 lake, river, and watershed land treatment projects through DNR's Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program. “Indiana’s lakes and streams are vital natural resources, supporting strong communities, wildlife habitat, and recreation,” said Gov. Braun. “Thanks to support from those getting out and enjoying Indiana’s scenic waterways, we’re proud to make sure that our Hoosier lakes and streams are well maintained for continued enjoyment now and for future generations.” Counties

TEAM WIMS at the Salute to Business Awards with the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana Wednesday evening at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa. Awards included the Special Milestone Awards, Investment Awards, Restaurant Investment Awards, Michigan City Project of the Year, Phoenix Awards along with Leadership Awards to Pat Boy and Tom Edwards. The Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to Maggi Spartz and Don Babcock. Special Guest Speaker and Michigan City Native was Scott Dolson from Indiana University. TEAM WIMS’ Ric Federighi was Master of Ceremoies. Congratulations to all of the recipients of the awards

Today Sunny, with a high near 80.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.   Friday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.   Friday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.   Saturday A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

TONIGHT at 5:30pm XInsurance is hosting their opening ceremony for the Grand Prix at the Stop Zero Beach Cantina parking lot (Formerly Known as Sunset Grille). From 6-8PM the VIP Party will be in full swing at Stop Zero Beach Cantina, $50 for VIP Ticket. At 7-11PM there will be a live band: Dave Zane's - The Bigger Picture at the Washington Park Boardwalk. For more information visit: https://greatlakesgrandprix.com #WIMS #WHFB   5:30PM Opening Ceremony Stop zero beach cantina Parking lot (Formerly Known as Sunset Grille)   6-8PM VIP Party Stop Zero Beach Cantina (Formerly Known as Sunset Grille) $50

Michigan City, IN – Following more than two years of planning, facility assessments, community meetings, and careful evaluation, the Michigan City Area Schools Board of Trustees approved moving forward with the district's long-term facilities plan during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28. The Board's action authorizes the district to move forward with the design and purchasing phases of the recommended projects, marking the next step in a long-term planning process designed to modernize learning environments, improve aging facilities, and position Michigan City Area Schools to meet the needs of students for decades to come. The bond authorization approved at

INDOT has announced that traffic has returned to the eastbound side of I-94 between U.S. 421 and State Road 49. Crews are now moving the concrete barrier wall over to prepare for westbound traffic to switch over to counterflow lanes on the eastbound side, currently scheduled to occur the evening of Tuesday, August 4. Resurfacing will then be ongoing on the westbound side through the end of August in this area.

SOUTH BEND – On July 22, 2026, Renee S. Toliver, 41 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was found guilty after a two-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. “On July 22, 2026, after a trial spanning two days, a jury returned a verdict of guilty against a Defendant charged her with one count of theft of money in excess of $1,000 belonging to the Four Winds Casino.  The matter was investigated by the Pokagon Tribal Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by

In Porter County, there are lane closures on southbound State Road 249 (right lane and shoulder) and westbound U.S. 12 (left lane and shoulder) through approximately Friday. The ramp from State Road 249/Port of Indiana to U.S. 12 will also close overnight from approximately 6 p.m. tonight, July 29 to 4 a.m. Thursday, July 30.

Today Sunny, with a high near 78.   Tonight Clear, with a low around 62.   Thursday Sunny, with a high near 80.   Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.   Friday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.   Friday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Michiana Humane Society released the following statement on Tuesday: Statement on animal abuse allegations at Michigan City Animal Control At Michiana Humane Society, the welfare of animals will always be our highest priority. Any time credible concerns are raised about the treatment of animals, we take them seriously. Every animal deserves to be handled with care, compassion, and respect. Forceful handling—including striking, kicking, or unnecessarily jerking or dragging an animal—is not consistent with the humane treatment that animals deserve. Like many in our community, we were saddened by the videos involving Michigan City Animal Control, an agency with which we

Michigan City Police Department Michigan City Chief of Police Steve Forker released the following statement Tuesday: The Michigan City Police Department is aware of social media posts alleging that an Animal Control Officer mistreated a dog currently in our custody. We take all concerns involving the care and treatment of animals seriously and have reviewed the available video footage, the known history of the animal involved, and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Prior to the recent social media attention, this incident was under active review; this particular dog has documented high-energy and aggressive behavior, including a history of attacking other

TODAY, At 11AM XINSURANCE is hosting The Great Lakes Grand Prix Golf Outing. For more information contact: brett@michigancitylaporte.com Registration at 11am there will be golf with a NOON shotgun start. And finally from 5-8pm Golf awards & after Party at Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, 401 Alfred Ave, Michigan City. for more information visit: https://greatlakesgrandprix.com 11AM XINSURANCE Great lakes Grand Prix Golf Outing - Registration Michigan City Municipal Golf Course $500 per foursome | $100 hole sponsor | All drinks, lunch & prizes included Contact: brett@michigancitylaporte.com Noon golf - shotgun start Michigan City Municipal Golf Course 5-8pm Golf awards & after

The City of La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety Tuesday approved the acceptance of a $5 million READI 2.0 (Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative) grant to support the development of the new La Porte County Family YMCA facility, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. The La Porte County Family YMCA, in partnership with the city and the Health Foundation of La Porte, announced in May plans for a new, state-of-the-art facility on Truesdell Avenue adjacent to Fox Memorial Park. Funding from the READI 2.0 grant will help prepare the site for construction with critical infrastructure and