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At Wednesday’s Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented a first look at the state’s ongoing work to rethink the high school experience. It included an overview of the recently completed Indiana Graduation Landscape Analysis, as well as future, collaborative work that will take place as part of this process. “As the knowledge and skills necessary to meet future economic demands continue to grow, K-12 schools across the country are faced with the same question: how do we ensure that when students graduate, they have a clear, seamless transition to employment, enrollment, or

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will have I-65 southbound closed between mile marker 260 and 259 during the overnight hours of approximately 8 p.m. Friday, May 12 to 5 a.m. Saturday, May 13. The ramp from I-80/94 westbound to I-65 southbound will also be closed during this timeframe. All traffic from U.S. 12/20, the Indiana Toll Road and 15th Ave will be directed to I-80/94. The detour to access I-65 southbound will be to follow I-80/94 westbound and use the ramps at State Road 53/Broadway to turn around and take eastbound I-80/94 to

A Chesterton Middle School student was struck by a train and died Tuesday evening, May 9, in what Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson called “a tragic accident.” Porter County Coroner Cyndi Dykes has released the name of the boy who perished Tuesday evening, May 9, at the Norfolk Southern’s grade-crossing on North 15th Street. The victim has been identified at Sylis Wilfinger, 14. “It appears that the decedent was sitting on his bicycle on downtown railroad tracks Tuesday evening waiting for one train to pass and did not hear or see a second train approaching from the opposite direction,” Dykes

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will begin an intersection improvement project at State Road 49 and Indian Boundary Road on or after Monday, May 15. Work will begin in the northwest and northeast quadrants of the intersection for traffic signal improvements and pavement widening, with the right turn lane from southbound State Road 49 to westbound Indian Boundary Road and the right turn lane from westbound Indian Boundary Road to northbound State Road 49 closed. During phase two, work will move to the southwest and southeast quadrants for traffic signal modifications, concrete work,

STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will close U.S. 421 between State Road 10 and C.R. W 900 S/C.R. W 800 N on or after Monday, May 15. U.S. 421 will be closed through late May for a small structure replacement over West Arm Scholtz Ditch. INDOT says motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will follow State Road 14, State Road 49 and State Road 10. The start date for this closure is dependent on the reopening of a current closure on State Road 49 between State Road 14 and State

News release by La Porte County Sheriff’s Office: The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is joining agencies from across the state to urge drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 15 to June 4, 2023.  The overtime patrols are funded by NHTSA with grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). “Our goal is for seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Letter carriers across the country will be picking up more than mail on Saturday, May 13. This weekend marks the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, an event organized annually by the National Association of Letter Carriers. City residents are encouraged to leave donations of non-perishable food items by their mailboxes on Saturday, May 13 to be collected by the letter carriers. The Salvation Army of Michigan City is pleased to be the local recipient of these donations, filling the shelves of its food pantry with the items given so generously by the community. These items stay

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UPDATE as of 11:40am from the Michigan City Police Department. Gun violence leaves one person dead and another injured. It should be noted that through the course of this investigation, it was confirmed with witness statements that shots were fired by one of the 22-year-old males and not both. Gun violence leaves one person dead and another injured. It should be noted that through the course of this investigation, it was confirmed with witness statements that shots were fired by one of the 22-year-old males and not both. On 5/8/23, at approximately 7:00pm, the LaPorte County 911 Regional Dispatch Center

Press release by Indiana Department of Education: INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced 19 schools are newly certified as leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This year’s cohort includes the largest number of secondary schools to engage in the certification process to date, as well as a new designation highlighting emerging STEM programs and leaders and the strides they are making to create an engaging STEM culture. "The schools we spotlight today have demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality, engaging STEM experiences that not only support students in developing problem-solving skills, but also prepare

A driver of a small SUV was injured after a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Porter County. Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department (LTVFD) says the crash happened just before 5 p.m. when the SUV left the roadway traveling South on County Road 100 East between 1050 North and Old State Road 49. The SUV was traveling southbound and for unknown reasons, left the roadway, striking a large tree stump and positioning itself on a 45-degree angle in the ditch. First arriving units found multiple air bags deployed and the driver trapped inside breathing, but unconscious. The driver was trapped

News release by Purdue University Northwest: HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) graduates were urged to uphold the values and freedoms afforded to them as U.S. residents and exhibit service to others as exemplary, participatory civilians in a democracy, during PNW’s spring commencement Saturday, May 6. Judge Diane Kavadias Schneider delivered those and other important messages as the keynote speaker during the outdoor commencement ceremony. Schneider, now retired after 33 years of service in the courts, became the first female judge of the Civil Division of the Lake Superior Court in 2000. She previously served as court

Press release by Michigan City Chamber of Commerce: Lakefront Career Network (LCN), a committee of the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, recently had a day of giving back for their 2023 spotlight organization, Interfaith Community P.A.D.S (ICPADS). Every year LCN partners with a local non-profit organization for their Spotlight Organization to raise awareness of the organization within the community. This year they chose Interfaith Community P.A.D.S, which provides shelter for the homeless. They are a faith-based nonprofit organization that gives homeless men and women temporary emergency shelter in our community. On Saturday, May 5, 2023, LCN committee members and others

A concrete restoration project is set to begin on I-94 in Lake County. "Be prepared for overnight lane closures Sunday through Saturday and a new traffic configuration on westbound I-94 between I-65 & S.R. 912 on/after Wed, May 10, INDOT said. "Schedules are weather dependent and subject to change." See the graphic on the photo provided by INDOT for more information.

STARKE COUNTY, Ind. -- Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will close State Road 39 between State Road 8 and C.R. 50 S on or after Friday, May 12. State Road 39 will be closed for approximately 10 days for a small structure replacement at Prettyman Ditch. Motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will follow State Road 8, U.S. 35 and State Road 10.

News release by Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (Friday, May 5, 2023): INDIANAPOLIS—Leaders from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today celebrated the completion of the rollout of My Healthy Baby, the state’s obstetrical navigator program that is designed to improve health outcomes for both mother and baby. The program is an initiative of Governor Eric J. Holcomb. “We remain committed to ensuring that every mother and every baby has the opportunity to achieve their best health outcome, and I’m so proud of the work our teams have done to bring

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of consumer protection concerns for products recalled in April.  Rokita's office says this is the time to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased the recalled items. “The weather is heating up, and that means more time for fun outdoor activities,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Make sure your kids’ toys are working correctly and safely. Hoosier parents shouldn’t have to deal with faulty items. If you have one of the recalled products, stop using it immediately and pursue resolution from the manufacturer.”   According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. -- TR Concession Company LLC (ITRCC) has announced that in an effort to reduce commuter impacts, there will be an advancement in the construction schedule for the Exit 10 Eastbound Exit Ramp closure. The exit ramp will now be closed from May 31-Aug. 6 as opposed to the original schedule of July 5-Aug. 31. This schedule advancement will allow an acceleration of other work to avoid delays as the year progresses, the ITRCC said. The previously established detour routes still apply. Patrons will be urged to use Exit 5 and take US-41 S to 312 eastbound. If

Press release by City of Valparaiso: In anticipation of transformative downtown projects, the City of Valparaiso is sharing staging details for the Lincoln Highway Garage, The Linc and related infrastructure improvements to enhance sidewalks, streetscape and underground utilities. “We are excited to see these projects begin and have worked hard to ensure their designs complement the existing character of downtown. We’ve also planned thoughtfully to minimize disruption during the construction phases,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. The Lincoln Highway Garage project will begin first, ultimately adding 362 parking spaces to support The Linc as well as surrounding businesses and homes. The

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Walsh Construction has provided the following update with upcoming road closure information related to NICTD’s Double Track Northwest Indiana Project: Sheridan/10th – TBD – will be a 5-day closure 10th and Huron at Amtrak crossing – TBD Chicago Street- May 20 Open Day Ohio/11th – close 5/20/23 open 6/4/23 Wabash/11th – close 6/26/23 open 7/24/23 Washington/11th – close 5/30/23 open 6/23/23 Franklin/11th – close 3/20/23 open 5/30/23 (work at 10th and Franklin will happen simultaneously) Michigan Blvd/11th – TBD Michigan Blvd/Vail St – TBD Michigan Blvd/School St – TBD Michigan Blvd/Carroll Ave - TBD 10th Street