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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites Hoosiers to celebrate the state’s public lands and waters, Saturday, Sept. 26, with events happening across the state. National Public Lands Day, held annually the fourth Saturday in September is the nation’s largest single day of volunteerism and an opportunity to make a positive impact on public lands. See dnr.IN.gov/places-to-go/events or on.IN.gov/dnrvolunteer for volunteer events and programs. Participants can also collect trash at nearby DNR properties for a rewarding way to help protect wildlife and promote healthy natural resources. National Hunting and Fishing Day is also on Saturday and the last Free

In Chesterton, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce’s annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat, is from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. The following streets will be closed from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.: *Broadway between South Calumet Road to Fourth Street. *South Calumet Road between Indiana Ave. to Grant Ave. *Second and Third streets between Indiana Ave. and Broadway.  

Michigan City Area Schools and Michigan City Athletics are inviting local businesses and community organizations to host stations along the treat trail for “Wolfie’s Night Out Trick or Treat” at Ames Field on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This free event is open to MCAS students and their families. MCAS is seeking local partners to host a Treat Station on the field. Participation is free for businesses and organizations and offers an opportunity to connect with hundreds of local families, display creative Halloween spirit, and showcase their business. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 6:30-8:00 PM Location: Ames Field

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers to place political campaign and other signs outside state right-of-way. Campaign and other types of advertising are prohibited on state-owned or state-maintained property by Indiana Code 9-21-4-6, regardless of the time of year. Areas that should remain sign-free include: Intersections Interchanges Rights-of-way that run parallel to highways, including medians, shoulders and roadside areas Where right-of-way is not clearly marked, boundaries may be estimated as a fence line, the back of a ditch or behind utility poles. INDOT personnel may remove campaign and other unpermitted signs from right-of-way as they are encountered in

FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Western St. Joseph IN and Whitley, southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI, and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Paulding and

In Porter County, Jensen Drive will close between U.S. 20 and Daniel Burnham Drive under I-94 for one month starting on or after Tuesday, September 22 for bridge coating on I-94. The detour will follow U.S. 20, S.R. 249, Ameriplex Drive and Daniel Burnham Drive.

Being Commander of American Legion Frank & Edward Skwiat Post 451 isn’t just a title. It’s a responsibility. It follows you home. It rings your phone. It fills your evenings. And more weekends than I can count, it means being at the Post when there are plenty of other places I could be. The new deck is a perfect example. Two words — “build a deck” — sound pretty simple. They weren’t. It took months of planning, meetings, phone calls, drawings, revisions, permits, city requirements, contractors, measurements, materials, questions, setbacks and follow-ups. There were discussions about closing the Washington Street

Michigan City, IN - Michiana Humane Society invites the community to come together for an evening of remembrance during the 13th annual Remember Me Thursday on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. CST at the shelter. Remember Me Thursday is an international day of remembrance honoring the pets who have touched our lives, as well as shelter animals who never had the opportunity to know the love of a forever home. Some animals stay with us for a lifetime. Others leave us far too soon. But every one of them leaves a paw print on our hearts. Throughout the evening,

Information from Family Social Services Administration: FSSA, in partnership with Covering Kids & Families, will host a series of public town halls across the state to help HIP members, providers, and community partners learn more about the upcoming HIP Work Requirements. The town halls are scheduled for the following dates and locations, with additional events planned throughout the year: September 18 - Ivy Tech Evansville Address: 501 N First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710 Building: Vectren Auditorium 3 Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. CT Note: Please use the entrance at Door C, the North side of the building on Colonial Drive. September

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Western St. Joseph IN and Whitley, southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI, and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Paulding and Van Wert. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police say a person was found dead and a suspect is in custody after an incident in which a trooper’s patrol vehicle was struck by gunfire. On Friday afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m., an Indiana State trooper was flagged down by a concerned citizen who reported two suspicious individuals walking on C.R. 125 E., south of C.R. 900 N. in rural LaPorte County. The individuals had reportedly approached a family member and were described as acting suspicious. The trooper located the pair, a man and a woman and began speaking with them. During

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health is again teaming up with the Indy Hunger Network to support healthier lifestyles by expanding access to nutritious food and providing 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. Attendees are not required to be Franciscan Health patients. 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 complete a six-week Cooking

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane and ramp closures on I-65 between U.S. 30 and U.S. 231. Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will close the right lane of northbound I-65 near U.S. 30 and the ramp from westbound U.S. 30 to northbound I-65 for approximately six days beginning on or after Sunday, September 20 for road repairs. The ramp detour will be to enter I-65 southbound and utilize the U.S. 231 interchange to turn around and access I-65 northbound. This work was originally scheduled to occur this week but was postponed. Contractor F H Paschen S

Save the Dunes released the following statement on their Facebook page about the cancellation of Jammin with Save the Dunes: After careful consideration, Save the Dunes has made the difficult decision to cancel Jammin with Save the Dunes tomorrow due to the thunderstorms in the forecast. While we know this is disappointing, we hope you can understand that the health and safety of our guests, our staff, and our performers is our first priority. If you purchased tickets for the event, you will be receiving an email with details regarding refunds, or the option to donate your ticket cost to

A DIFFICULT DECISION FOR THE SUNFLOWER FAIR After closely monitoring the forecast, speaking with our event partners and consulting with La Porte County Emergency Management, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 27th Annual Sunflower Fair, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. With significant rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in the forecast, we have serious concerns about the safety and overall experience of the event. La Porte County Emergency Management has advised us to cancel based on these anticipated conditions. With nearly 100 vendors, temporary tents, live entertainment, food vendors, family activities and more planned throughout downtown, we

Today A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.   Saturday A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.   Saturday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.   Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.   Sunday Night A 30

News Release, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC: MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) has announced 24 organizations across northern Indiana have been awarded grants from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation to further their public safety initiatives. NIPSCO’s Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant program has funded a total of 156 projects geared toward community and youth public safety education projects since 2018, as well as training for first responders, police and fire departments. With grants ranging from $500 to $5,000, projects have included lithium-ion battery response training, carbon monoxide training and CPR and AED

Students return at record levels; nearly 80% of undergraduate and graduate students are Indiana residents HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2026-27 academic year. The university’s enrollment figures for 2026-27 mark a second consecutive record year of retention for returning second-year students. The 70.8% retention rate reported for fall 2026 represents a nearly 5% uptick from two years ago. Meanwhile, more Northwest Indiana high school students continue to choose Purdue Northwest to pursue their college education and

A Michigan City resident was recognized Tuesday for his actions during a house fire that officials say helped save a person trapped on a second-story deck. The Michigan City Fire Department release the following statement: At the Michigan City Common Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 15th, Fire Chief Taylor and Captain Stahoviak presented a Lifesaving Award to Rich Cains for his heroic actions at a recent house fire. Captain Stahoviak was the captain of the first arriving engine company and wrote the following letter, requesting that Mr. Cains be recognized: "On the early morning of 8/10/2026 Engine 1 was dispatched

A man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Thursday in Michigan City. According to police, at approximately 1:24 A.M., officers received a Flock Raven gunshot detection notification coming from the area near East Coolspring Avenue and Dody Avenue. The dispatch center received a 911 call at the same time regarding a person that was shot in the 3200 block of Dody Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and located a 20-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the left shoulder. LaPorte County EMS transported the victim to Franciscan Health Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Investigators processed the scene for evidence