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August 2026 Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions   Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – St. Joseph County 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Walnut Grove, 2717 Woodmere Ln., South Bend, IN 46615 *This distribution is sponsored by Kroger and will serve 250 households.   Friday, August 7, 2026 – Marshall County 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Bourbon Helping Hands, 204 N. Washington St., Bourbon, IN 46504 *This distribution is sponsored by Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and will serve 150 households.   Monday, August 10, 2026 – Elkhart County 2

Illinois Man and Indiana Woman Sentenced Respectively to 70 Months and 16 Months in Prison For Selling Unapproved Drugs in Interstate Commerce SOUTH BEND – Yesterday, Matthew J. Kawa, 48 years old, of Grant Park, Illinois, and his sister Jennifer L. Stechkober, 32 years old, of Michigan City, Indiana, were sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to introducing unapproved new drugs into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Additionally, Kawa pled guilty to illegally importing merchandise into the United States. Kawa was sentenced

Barbara Lingus, 92, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12:45 am in Brickyard Healthcare Center, La Porte, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with  Brother Shaun Gray CSC officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Contributions may be made to the Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN 46360 . To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our web

On Friday, Gov. Mike Braun announced the establishment of the Office of Cybersecurity within the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS). "We are not going to sit around hoping a cyberattack doesn't happen," said Gov. Braun. "My administration is working proactively with entities in which a cyberattack could have serious consequences to the daily lives of Hoosiers, especially critical infrastructure owners and operators. We want to be partners with them in this fight to make sure our communities stay safe and fully operational." The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says that following the sunset of the Indiana Executive Council on

The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission released the following statement this past Friday:  The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission (“the Commission”) today received the final federal permit needed to remove and preserve State Line Bridge, a decades-old obstruction to floodwater and debris on the Kankakee River at the Indiana-Illinois state line. The approximately $2.5 million project is expected to begin this fall and be completed by December. “I was chair of a previous Kankakee commission way back in the late 1970s, and we dreamed of removing the thing even then,” said Commission

Today Sunny, with a high near 80.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 63.   Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 83.   Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67.   Wednesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a two-day suicide intervention workshop aimed at helping those at risk stay safe. LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-trainer workshop designed for members of all caregiver groups. Family, friends and other community members may be the first to talk with a person at risk but have little or no training. ASIST provides that training while helping those in formal roles with professional development to ensure they are prepared to provide suicide first aid. The course focuses on teaching suicide first aid to help a person at

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Area families looking for help obtaining school supplies ahead of the new academic year are invited to visit Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) free “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway events on Aug. 6 and 7 at PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses. The events are open to families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Visitors will be able to collect various back-to-school essentials, including writing utensils, notebooks, folders, art supplies and more. Students must be present to receive school supplies and are encouraged to bring a bag to collect their items. Attendees can enjoy refreshments

🥚🌽🥕 Share Your Summer Harvest! Do your happy hens have you swimming in fresh eggs? Is your sweet corn or garden overflowing with fresh produce this summer? Operation Feed LaPorte County is accepting donations of farm-fresh eggs, sweet corn, and fresh garden produce for our Food Pantry Distribution Day. Whether you have tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, sweet corn, or extra eggs, your generosity will help provide healthy, nutritious food to local families throughout LaPorte County. We are incredibly grateful for every donation, big or small. Your kindness helps us continue our mission of feeding our community and makes a lasting impact on families

In St. Joseph County, the Southbound US 31 Toll Road entry ramp is closed and a detour is in place. • Access: No ITR access from US 31 when traveling southbound. Exit ramp remains open. The South Bend West (Exit 72) entry ramp to the Indiana Toll Road from US 31 SB will be closed from now–September 12 for bridge repairs. A detour is in place, follow signage to access I-80/90. Detour: • Drive south on US 31 • Take the South Bend–Airport Exit • Take the 80–90 Toll Road | US 31 North ramp (next exit) • Go north

The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $10,706 to the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra through the Arts Organization Support grant program. Arts Organization Support grants provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts organizations. During its June Quarterly Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs. These grant programs are facilitated in partnership with the IAC Regional Arts Partners. Between both programs, $2,353,529 will be awarded to 324 nonprofit and public entities, with 73 of the 92 counties receiving direct investment through

TODAY A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. TONIGHT Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. MONDAY Sunny, with a high near 80.

TODAY, during the day there will be free parking and a shuttle service from 9am-5:30pm at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa, the VIP Tent will be open from 9am-4pm at the Washington Park Boardwalk, tickets are $100 for a VIP Ticket. The food court and entertainment alley will also be open from 9am-6pm. For more information visit: https://greatlakesgrandprix.com/ #WIMS #WHFB #LocalRadio   9am-5:30pm Free Parking/Shuttle Service Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa | Semi Lot along HWY 12   9AM-4PM VIP Tent open 10am-2pm – Brunch Served Washington Park Boardwalk $100 VIP Ticket | Includes food & Drinks

LA PORTE, STARKE & PULASKI COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on two stretches of State Road 39 next week. Scrub seal operations will first occur on State Road 39 between U.S. 30 and State Road 8 for approximately one day on or after Monday, August 3. State Road 39 will then be scrub sealed between State Road 10 and State Road 14 over the course of approximately two days starting on or after Wednesday, August 5. Work will occur during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists are encouraged

Join the SHARE FOUNDATION for the 2026 Leprechaun Hunt on Sunday August 2nd from 8am-5pm. Tickets for the 32nd Annual Leprechaun Hunt are officially on sale. Don’t miss your chance to join us on Sunday, August 2nd for a full day of fun, food, family, and unforgettable memories! Grab your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/lephunt26 #LeprechaunHunt #IrishFestival #NorthwestIndiana #FamilyFun #SummerEvents

STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will close State Road 39 between State Road 8 and C.R. 50 S beginning on or after Monday, August 3. State Road 39 will be closed through late September for a bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance project over the Yellow River. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 8, U.S. 35 and State Road 10.

The Town of Chesterton gave the following update on their Facebook page regarding a Michigan City man that was found dead under a fallen tree in Westchester Township in Porter County: Victim identified in fatal tree accident Porter County Coroner Cyndi Dykes has released the name of the man who lost his life in Westchester Township on Thursday, July 30, after being struck by a falling tree. The victim has been identified as Marco Katic, 65, of Michigan City. Cause of death: Blunt force trauma to the head. ————————— ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THURSDAY, JULY 30 Man loses life in Westchester

INDOT has announced traffic impacts for I-94 in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties next week, including overnight lane closures and changing traffic patterns. INDOT contractor F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between I-65 and the Indiana Toll Road (mile marker 13-16) during the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7. These closures are to install temporary barrier walls and remove sound wall panels along the shoulders so that crews can then work on overhead and roadside signage installation, which will be ongoing through the end

Today A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.   Tonight A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.   Sunday A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.   Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.   Monday Sunny, with a high near 80.

Today is PACKED with Family Fun, Boat Parade, Racing and SO MUCH MORE at the XINSURANCE.com Great Lakes Grand Prix -see the schedule below -SUBJECT TO CHANGE   Today, from 8:30am-3pm XInsurance will host the Four C's Car Show at the Washington Park entrance. During the day there will be free parking and a shuttle service from 9am-10:30pm, the VIP Tent will be open from 9am-4pm at the Washington Park Boardwalk, tickets are $75 for a VIP Ticket. The food court and entertainment alley will also be open from 9am-7pm, also offshore testing will be from 9:30am-noon and a block