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Gov. Holcomb announces plans for new $1B Microsoft Data Center in Northwest Indiana Announcement marks $14.8B committed to Indiana’s technology infrastructure in 2024, accelerating global cloud and AI innovation LA PORTE, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Microsoft will invest $1 billion to establish a new data center in northwest Indiana. The new facility, which will create up to 200 new jobs by the end of 2032 in La Porte, will accelerate cloud computing infrastructure to support growth in technology and artificial intelligence worldwide. “Indiana is committed to being a central hub in the global economy of the future,

Weather permitting, Tilden Avenue will be paved today, Tuesday June 4, and Royal Road and Mayfield Avenue will be milled. To opt in for text message alerts about updates or changes in activity, please text MC2024 (no spaces) to 833-236-7421. Follow WIMS on Facebook and check out wimsradio.com for more roadwork updates.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents of scam phone calls where the scammer represents themselves as a JCSO deputy. The JCSO says these calls request personal information and provide a telephone number to call back. “If you have not requested the Sheriff's Office assistance for service please do not respond to these calls or provide any information and feel free to contact our dispatch center to verify the authentication of any calls from us,” the JCSO said on their Facebook page.  “If our Deputies or Dispatchers are attempting to contact you, our main outgoing telephone numbers are 219-866-7344

MICHIGAN CITY - The Washington Park Zoo is reminding the public of updated Washington Park fees and sticker pick up hours. The zoo says it does not handle parking so they ask the public to forward questions to the Park Office. The deadline to pick up your annual sticker is July 3. See information on Sticker Office hours and fees below:      

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - U.S. 6 will have lane closures between State Road 149 and State Road 49 on or after Monday, June 10. U.S. 6 will be resurfaced through this area through late August. There will be alternating lane closures and flaggers will direct traffic in the area where work is occurring. INDOT says motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns in the area. INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when driving through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. INDOT says motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

At the YMCA Elston Branch in Michigan City, the Wolf Gym will be temporarily closed this week due to the floors being redone. It will reopen on Monday June 10. The YMCA is asking the public to use Meer Gym.  

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will move to the next phases of bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance work on I-94 eastbound and westbound near U.S. 41/Indianapolis Blvd and Kennedy Ave on or after Thursday, June 6. Motorists should be prepared for overnight lane closures to install the new traffic configurations. Starting on or around June 6, westbound I-94 will have two lanes of traffic to the left of the work zone and two lanes of traffic to the right. Traffic on eastbound I-94 will be shifted to the right with the work zone to the left.

Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at increasing understanding of the mental side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients while teaching strategies for managing them. The Coping with Chemo Brain webinar will take place at 5:30 p.m. Central/6:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, June 26. Franciscan Health speech language pathologist Darcy Hughes and occupational therapist Bridget Kress will share signs and symptoms to watch for while teaching techniques for coping with changes to memory, concentration and focus during and after chemotherapy. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or who have in the past and their caregivers and family members

The Michigan City Police Department, Michigan City Fire Department and LaPorte County EMS will host free classes each week in June to teach residents how to handle emergency situations. The series, dubbed “Michigan City Safe Citizens,” will be every Thursday in June from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. at the MCPD, 1201 E. Michigan Blvd. • June 6 – Gun Safety with MCPD Gun safety, proper firearm handling and storage; will provide free gun locks • June 13 – Stop the Bleed with LaPorte County EMS Life-saving techniques for bleeding emergencies • June 20 – Fire Safety with MCFD Fire hazards, escape

Singing Sands Scultping Festival will be in "FULL SWING" this weekend in Washington Park on Friday June7th, Saturday June 8th, and Sunday June 9th. FRIDAY is FREE. All Parking charges apply at Washington Park. Check the EVENTS tab on wimsradio.com for information. To get updates as well chek out the MICHIGAN CITY SPECIAL EVENTS page on FACEBOOK.

There will be a Mobile Food Distribution on Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at The LaPorte County Fairgrounds in LaPorte. Perishable and dry goods will be offered, FREE of charge. All items are pre-boxed/bagged. First come, first served while supplies last, up to 300 households. One box per household. This event is for those in need of food assistance. Must be present!  This is a drive-thru distribution. Please remain in your vehicle, and pop open your trunk to receive grocery items.

Fonda Owens, Toni Kester, and the La Porte County Public Library  kicked off the Summer of 2024 at the WIFI Garden outside at the La Porte County Public Library. Familes and Children gathered to register for Summer Reading, along with fun from "Lori" the Dinosaur. Fun was had by all with the Story Walk, fossil findings, sand digs, crafts, fun and so much more. TEAM WIMS was out there LIVE to help kick in the fun. For more information check out www.laportelibrary.org. For more pictures and videos check out WIMS's FACEBOOK page.

Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if performed immediately, can double or triple survival rates.[1] That is why the American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, is encouraging at least one person in every Indiana household learn CPR. June 1-7 marks National CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Awareness Week, raising awareness about the tools people can use to save the life of someone suffering sudden cardiac arrest. “A recent survey showed that less than half of respondents would feel confident performing either CPR or

From the Office of Michigan City Mayor Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch Coolspring Ave. Stop Sign Changes – 30 Day Notice ****Cleveland and Coolspring to become a four-way stop. Effective June 30, the intersection of Cleveland and Coolspring avenues will become a four-way stop, while the nearby three-way intersection of Tilden & Coolspring avenues will become a one-way stop, optimizing traffic flow. The Tilden and Coolspring intersection will have a stop sign where Tilden intersects, leaving Coolspring traffic to continue through the intersection. The Cleveland and Coolspring intersection, currently a two-way stop for Cleveland, will become a four-way stop. These alterations

After an extensive two-year search and with the help of a generous $200,000 matching grant from United Way of LaPorte County, Family Advocates in the process of purchasing and updating a new 6,700-square-foot building that will significantly improve and expand our organization's reach, service delivery, and programming! Located at 1104 Indiana Avenue in La Porte, our new location will maximize our mission of supporting, educating and advocating for La Porte County youth and families. We are grateful to United Way of La Porte County, Deb Cafiero, and all the community members and partners who have championed Family Advocates' mission over

Temporary Busing Miller-Dune Park Stations: June 3-7, 2024 In order to accommodate construction, the South Shore Line will provide busing substitution for eastbound train passengers between 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7 between Miller, Portage/Ogden Dunes, and Dune Park stations. The temporary busing includes the following trains: Weekday EB Tr 131, 133, 135 & 101 Weekend EB Tr 601 early morning June 8 Buses will arrive and depart with passengers to match the SSL published train schedule between Miller, Portage/Ogden Dunes, and Dune Park stations. Passengers on Tr 131, Tr 133, Tr 135 &

JOIN TEAM WIMS LIVE OUT AND ABOUT THIS WEEKEND! WIMS LIVE at the Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 1st from 10:00a-12:00p at The La Porte County Public Library Main Branch. Celebrate the start of summer reading at Dino Day! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program to get your very own mini, stuffed dinosaur reading buddy. Enjoy stories, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. La Porte County Public Library WIMS LIVE on Saturday, June 1st for Market on Main in Westville. 30 PLUS Artisans, Vintage Vendors, Beer Garden, and Car show! Westville Area Chamber of Commerce thank you

The following is a statement from the City of Michigan City regarding Route No. 4 bus service being altered: Michigan City Transit has re-routed Route No. 4 to accommodate for the temporary one-way closure of Wabash Street. Under normal circumstances, bus service along Route No. 4 runs from Eighth Street to Wabash Street to Barker Avenue to Ohio Street. But until Wabash returns to continuous two-way traffic in August, southbound travel along Route No. 4 will be from Eighth Street to Ohio Street, and then picks up its regularly scheduled route at Ohio Street and Barker Avenue.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- The 9-month-old bobcat named Grace that escaped from Washington Park Zoo, is officially back home safe and sound, according to the City of Michigan City. The city says she was peacefully captured near the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park Thursday evening. The city thanks everyone who shared her photo and kept a watchful eye.

MICHIGAN CITY, IN – At the Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, it was determined to convert the intersection of Coolspring Avenue and Cleveland Avenue into a 4 way stop intersection. This change will take effect on July 1, 2024. In the meantime, the transition process will start by painting the necessary striping and preparing for the sign installation. With the addition of the stop signs on Coolspring Avenue at Cleveland Avenue, it has been decided to also remove the stop signs on Coolspring Avenue at Tilden Avenue. This intersection will still have a stop sign on