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The Michigan City Police Department has identified a violation of department policy involving an officer’s use of the Flock public-safety camera system. During a routine audit of Flock system activity, MCPD discovered searches conducted by an officer that raised concerns regarding their legitimacy. The department immediately initiated an internal investigation and placed the officer on administrative leave. The officer resigned from MCPD while the investigation was underway. The department’s administrative review determined that the officer’s use of the system violated MCPD policy. Once the investigation is complete, the matter will be forwarded to the LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The Franklin at 11th Street Station is in the spotlight after being named the Large Population Project of the Year by the Mid-America Economic Development Council. The annual awards recognize outstanding endeavors in economic development efforts with the Project of the Year highlighting a collaborative project having significant and measurable impact on a city, county or region. “Our team is honored to accept this award that underscores the value of collaboration, synergy and momentum that we have cultivated here in Michigan City,” said EDCMC Executive Director Clarence Hulse. “The award represents the power of the EDCMC, City of

The Indiana State Police recently published its Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Statistics for August 2026. ISP gave the below information: The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is responsible for enforcing both state and federal regulations on all commercial motor vehicles (CMV). Major tasks include conducting Safety Inspections, New Entrant Safety Audits, and Compliance Reviews to ensure compliance with equipment and hours-of-service regulations. CVED is also tasked with enforcing Indiana’s size and weight laws and ensuring that commercial carriers are properly registered and paying their fair share of fuel tax dollars. Additionally, they assist in the investigation of

The Porter County Sheriff’s Department and Porter County Animal Shelter have introduced their newest Special Deputy Rocky. Special Deputy Rocky recently assisted the Sheriff in releasing the newest members of the Sheriff’s Department from their Field Training Program. "Rocky inspected the recruits, made sure they were ready to serve our community, and—most importantly—confirmed that they always have plenty of dog treats on hand, the Porter County Sheriff's Office said on their Facebook page. "Rocky has been a resident at the animal shelter since June 2024. At 7½ years old, this lovable Lab mix is ready for his next chapter—and hopefully,

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.   Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

OKTOBERFEST 2026 with Michigan City Special Events -Here is today's line-up for Friday September 4th-subject to change. TEAM WIMS will be LIVE throughout the weekend. Thank you to our WIMS LIVE EVENT SPONSORS including Michigan City Special Events Arnett Construction & Roofing NIPSCO Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. Northwest Health Paladin, Inc. Arbys of Michigan City Robert Tylisz Appliance #wims #whfb

MICHIGAN CITY – Save the Dunes announces their annual benefit concert, Jammin with Save the Dunes, date of September 19, 2026. Held in in Michigan City’s Millenium Plaza, this live music family friendly event is all about coming together to celebrate nature and have a blast while supporting a cause that matters. Proceeds benefit the Save the Dunes mission of protecting and advocating for the Indiana Dunes, Lake Michigan, and the surrounding natural areas for the health and vitality of the environment, and the people who live, work, and recreate in Northwest Indiana. There will be food from regional food

SCHERERVILLE, Ind. – Franciscan Health is partnering with the Schererville Parks & Recreation Department to provide a free Fall Health Series. The weekly Friday morning programs will begin with a health education session presented by Franciscan, followed by a light group walk or other physical activity. The events will take place at 9:30 a.m. on six Fridays beginning Sept. 11 and running through Oct. 23 at the Schererville Community Center, 500 E. Joliet St. There will be no class on Friday, Sept. 18. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. The sessions are planned to take place

Press Release, Sean Fagan, Prosecuting Attorney: Prosecuting Attorney Sean Fagan would like to announce that, after a long process, the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) for Laporte County has completed its updated and expanded protocols! Prosecuting Attorney Sean Fagan commented: “You may wonder what a SART team does. A SART team brings my Office, law enforcement, medical providers, and others to 1) foster collaboration, 2) handle sexual assault crimes, and 3) ensure victim care. The SART team creates protocols for defining roles, victim care, evidence handling, and the like. This is guided by Indiana law, secondary documents, and good praxis.

The Porter County Emergency Management Agency announced on their Facebook page that there will be a storm assistance information center that will be available Sept. 9-12. Porter County EMA shared the following information: 🚨 STORM ASSISTANCE ONE-STOP-SHOP 🚨 Were you affected by the August 11 severe storm? Help is available! The Porter County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, is bringing multiple local, state, and federal agencies together in one convenient location to help residents and businesses affected by storm damage. 💬 Get answers. Learn about available assistance. And, for some programs, complete initial

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Afternoon heat index values around 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you

MICHIGAN CITY, IN – Lake Hills Elementary third-grade teacher Mrs. Cindy LoGreco has been named a top 10 finalist for the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year. Mrs. LoGreco shared that this is one of the greatest honors of her career and feels “incredibly humbled to be recognized for doing something that [she has] loved for so many years: teaching and making a difference in the lives of children.” Mrs. LoGreco has served Michigan City Area Schools since 1995, joining the district as a Special Education teacher at Eastport Elementary until the school’s closing. She continued teaching at Mullen Elementary

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for September 2026   Thursday, September 3, 2026 – Elkhart County 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Northside Baptist Church, 53198 CR. 9, Elkhart, IN 46514 *This distribution is sponsored by MHS and will serve 200 households.   Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Starke County 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. CST *While supplies last. Where: Starke County Fairgrounds, 400 Division St., Hamlet, IN 46532 *This distribution is provided by the USDA and Starke County Health Department will serve 150 households   Thursday, September 10, 2026 – St. Joseph

MICHIGAN CITY, IN — This September, The Barker Mansion brings together two timeless traditions: the stories of bartering and trade on the Great Lakes during History Hour, and the rich history and flavors of bourbon during Mansion After Hours. Guests are invited to explore the stories, people, and traditions that helped shape our region through two distinctive September programs. History Hour: Trade, Kinship, and Alliance – Indigenous Trade in the Great Lakes Sunday, September 13th 12pm CDT Long before European arrival, Indigenous nations maintained extensive trade networks across the Great Lakes and much of Turtle Island. Join Cecil Wilson, Historic

On the Indiana Toll Road there are overnight closures at the Elkhart Toll Plaza (Exit 92): The Elkhart Toll Plaza is closed during scheduled overnight construction periods as part of the Indiana Toll Road's pavement rehabilitation and toll plaza improvement project. Overnight Closure Dates • Sept. 2-3 • Sept. 8-11 • Sept. 14-18 • Sept. 21-26 • Sept. 28-Oct. 3 • Oct. 5-9 • Oct. 12-17 Closure Hours: 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM ET The Plaza Will Remain Open • Labor Day Weekend • All Saturdays & Sundays • Sept. 11 • Sept. 18 • Oct. 9 During closure periods,

Due to extreme heat, Michigan City Refuse crews will begin collecting trash at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 3, and Friday, Sept. 4. Residents scheduled for collection on either day should place their toters at the curb before 6 a.m. to ensure they are not missed. WEST SIDE COLLECTION DELAYS Ongoing paving has made several streets near 8th Street and Willard Avenue, as well as between 10th Street and U.S. 12, inaccessible to garbage trucks today. Refuse crews will make another attempt to collect trash in those areas Thursday morning. Please leave your toter out if it was not collected

With the recent heat, the City of Valparaiso is reminding the public of cooling centers in the city. Valparaiso cooling center locations and hours of operation are: Valparaiso YMCA (219) 462-4185 1201 Cumberland Crossing Open Mon – Fri 5:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sat 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am – 6:00 pm   Porter County Public Library, Valparaiso Branch (219) 462-0524 103 Jefferson St. Open Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 8:00 pm., Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 1:00 pm ­– 5:00 pm Daybreak Resource Center (219) 510-1800 500 Don Hovey Dr.

On August 28th at approximately 9:39 P.M., the LaPorte County E-911 Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding an adult female that was struck by a train near the Greenwood Avenue and South Carroll Avenue railroad crossing. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 responded to the scene and located a 58-year-old female suffering from multiple life-threatening injuries. Responding officers provided life saving measures to the victim before she was flown to a regional hospital in South Bend for advanced medical treatment. The victim eventually succumbed to her injuries on August 29th. An investigation into this incident revealed the victim

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ TODAY TO 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values of around 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ today to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take extra precautions when outside or consider altering outdoor plans. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action

"FEMA and IDHS will be in La Porte County on Thursday and Friday to help residents apply for assistance with uninsured or underinsured losses caused by the storms on August 11. Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Krueger Memorial Hall, located at 801 Liberty Trail, Michigan City, IN 46360, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Friday, September 4, 2026 at the La Porte County Fairgrounds Community Building, located at 2581 IN-2, La Porte, IN 46350, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Alternatively, residents may apply online with FEMA at disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. If you have