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NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Ram Construction Services of Michigan Inc will have lane closures on State Road 10 between U.S. 41 and C.R. 400 W beginning on or after Wednesday, September 2. State Road 10 will be reduced to one lane through late September for a bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance project at Beaver Lake Ditch. Temporary traffic signals will be installed to direct traffic. INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and be prepared to wait for the temporary traffic signal. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time when driving through this area

This morning at approximately 11:20, Troopers responded to a semi crash on I-94 EB near Kennedy Ave. both eastbound and westbound lanes were closed for a period of time in order for the medical helicopter to land and transport the patient that is in critical condition. Westbound lanes have all reopened as of this time and one lane eastbound is now open. *******PHOTO and STORY Courtesy of the Indiana State Police Lowell FACEBOOK page

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Indiana DNR – Law Enforcement Division, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two adults found on a parcel of property located in the 11000 west block of CR 1500 South. Afternoon Shift Patrol Deputies responded to the property last night after the male and female were discovered deceased. The decedents have been identified as 60-year-olds Patricia J. ROSENBAUM and Todd A. ROSENBAUM, both of Wanatah. The preliminary stages of the investigation indicate this was an isolated incident. There is no immediate threat to the public, and investigators do not

Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.   Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.   Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.   Wednesday A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

MICHIGAN CITY, IN, - The City of Michigan City and Michigan City Special Events is proud to announce the return of Michigan City’s most requested event, Oktoberfest, presented by Arnett Construction. The four-day festival, being held in Washington Park over Labor Day weekend, September 4 through September 7, will feature over 50 music and entertainment groups, as well as local and regional food, art, craft and merchandise vendors. Entertainment will be spread over three stages. The Oktoberfest Stage, located in the Oktoberfest Tent, the Stop Zero Cantina Pavilion, and the Stop Zero Cantina Upper Deck will feature a variety of

CROWN POINT, Ind. – Bill Babjak was always the picture of perfect health, from his time as a high school athlete to his extensive career in public service. Babjak joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school, then served for 32 years as a Crown Point police officer. He retired as deputy chief in 2005 and later worked for the Department of Homeland Security’s Indiana division. He rounded out his career by serving as Public Health Coordinator for the Lake County Health Department. He was always proactive about routine screenings and exams and all of his labs, including cholesterol

NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Ram Construction Services of Michigan Inc will have alternating lane closures on U.S. 41 between C.R. 1150 S and C.R. 1400 S starting on or after Wednesday, September 2. U.S. 41 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance projects over Montogomery Ditch and the Iroquois River. Lane closures and traffic patterns will switch as work progresses, with construction ongoing through mid-October. INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when traveling through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise

The Indiana DNR is introducing its new K-9 officer trainees, Shadow and Sprig. The two labrador retrievers will complete K-9 School in the spring and will be partnered with Officers Jim Schreck in District 8 in southern Indiana and Officer Pat Malia in District 10 in northwest Indiana.   Photos credit: Indiana DNR La Enforcement / Facebook

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will close State Road 8 between C.R. 400 W and State Road 39 on or after Wednesday, September 2. State Road 8 will be closed for approximately three weeks for a bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance project. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 421, U.S. 30 and State Road 39.

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.   Monday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.   Monday Night A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.   Tuesday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing on Wednesday, September 2 regarding a proposed intersection project at State Road 49 and C.R. 950 N/Calumet Ave. The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to interact with the project team, review the unique features of the proposed intersection improvement project, and provide official public comment on the preferred alternative. Project documents are available for review at bit.ly/SR49CalumetAveCR950. As proposed, the project involves the construction of a Modified Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) with a Median U-Turn (MUT) to improve the operational safety of the intersection. Instead

Bristol Myers Squibb expansion set to create high-wage jobs, advance radiopharmaceutical innovation in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced RayzeBio, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb Company, plans to significantly expand its life sciences footprint in Indiana, further solidifying the state’s reputation as the Radiopharmaceutical Capital of the World . The company will further its investment in its radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, establishing a new facility in Whitestown and creating up to 100 new, high-wage jobs at its Indianapolis and planned Whitestown locations by the end of 2029. “As a state, we are investing in our life sciences sector like never before, with

STARKE & MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on State Road 23 in Starke County and State Road 10 in Marshall County next week. State Road 23 will be closed between State Road 8 and U.S. 30 starting on or after Monday, August 31. State Road 10 will be closed between Juniper Rd and State Road 19 on or after Wednesday, September 2. Scrub seal operations will take place for approximately two days on each roadway during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should seek alternate routes. This

On July 28th, 2026, a Circuit Court jury convicted Nayeemul Malik of Possession of Cocaine, a Level 4 Felony. It was a two day trial. Mr. Malik will be sentenced on August 28th in Circuit Court. A Level 4 Felony is punishable from 2 to 12 years, with an advisory sentence of 6 years.   Prosecuting Attorney Sean Fagan commented: “I’m a big fan of Deputy Wade Wallace. His professionalism and experience has been cited in Indiana case law as an exemplar of what to do.   He was the main witness in this case. Can’t say enough good things

INDOT has announced that Bleck Road over I-94 in La Porte County is now open after a full bridge deck replacement. INDOT says other improvements include new elastomeric bearing assemblies within the semi-integral end bents, splice plates to create continuous girders and replace the previous pin and hanger connections, new shear studs, new bridge deck railing, improved drainage with new curb and riprap turnouts, as well as a fresh paint job. County Line Road over I-94 also reopened earlier this week after bridge repairs.   Photo credit: INDOT Northwest / Facebook

The latest from the Michigan City Police Department on a female struck by a train Friday evening August 28th near Greenwood and South Carroll Avenue-FOLLOW the MCPD FACEBOOK page for the latest Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 were dispatched to an area near the Greenwood Avenue and South Carroll Avenue railroad crossing at approximately 9:39 P.M. on August 28th for an adult female that was struck by a train. The female was transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries. The Investigative Division responded to the scene and assisted officers with the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident

The Indiana State Police Lowell Post has been requested to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred Friday evening involving officers from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and Gary Police Department. Check out the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post FACEBOOK page for the latest details-see below The Indiana State Police Lowell Post has been requested to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred Friday evening involving officers from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and Gary Police Department. One suspect is deceased and no officers were injured. The incident took place near 4th Ave./Broadway in Gary. No other information is immediately available

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Sunday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.   Monday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

It’s The 17th Annual Fox Park Music Fest on Saturday August 29th. Proudly presented by The Guardian Riders. It’s twelve straight hours of live music, great food, cold drinks, kids’ activities, and community spirit… all supporting our local veterans and active‑duty military. Bring the whole family — kids 12 and under get in free, and veterans attend free with ID. Tickets are just seven dollars in advance, ten at the gate. Join us at Fox Park in La Porte, rain or shine, and stand with The Guardian Riders as we give back to the heroes who gave us everything. Check

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that within the past 30 days, Detectives Alex Pishkur and Derrick Deck, of our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, have investigated cases resulting in the arrests of two individuals accused of offenses involving crimes against children. 20-year-old Drew J.Pratt, of La Porte, was arrested July 27 for 11 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). 24-year-old Devin M. McCoy, of La Crosse, was arrested August 28 for five counts of Child Exploitation. “These types of investigations require countless hours of specialized investigative work, digital evidence examination, coordination,