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21st Annual Hoosier Star will take place on Saturday September 12th, 7pm CDT at the La Porte Civic Auditorium The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will present its 21st annual Hoosier Star event on Saturday, September 12, 7pm (CDT) at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte. Ten finalists (five adult & five youth) have been chosen to perform at Hoosier Star in front of the LCSO. They are: ADULT DIVISION Anaya Cunningham, La Porte Tenley Edvardson, Schererville Kurt Gillins, Valparaiso Wrigley Hemphill, La Porte Grace Ott, La Porte YOUTH DIVISION Olivia Branco, La Porte Selah Branco, La Porte Nick Oss,

Ramp and lane closures to begin for construction In Lake County, improvements are scheduled to begin next week at the I-80/94 and State Road 53/Broadway interchange. Work is expected to begin on or after Thursday, August 13 and continue through late November. During the closure, crews will reconfigure the entrance and exit ramps to eastbound I-80/94. As part of the closure, crews will close the right lane and outside shoulder of I-80/94, shifting traffic to the inside shoulder. Four lanes of traffic will be open most of the time. Overnight Thursday, Aug. 13 (8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.) Eastbound I-80/94

VALPARAISO, Ind. — The MAAC Foundation celebrated the graduation of its first Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in the Heroes’ Hangout building on the MAAC campus. Nine students successfully completed the program, marking an important milestone in the MAAC’s continued expansion of first responder training opportunities. Lead EMR Instructor Michael Parks, NREMT-Paramedic, Primary Instructor (PI), as well as his fellow instructors, provided students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver immediate, lifesaving care during medical emergencies. These Emergency Medical Responders are now equipped with the knowledge and necessary skills to perform basic life-saving interventions at emergency scenes until more advanced medical personnel

REMINDER from Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. with Back to School reminders. Stop by one of their FOUR locations in Chesterton, Michigan City, Portage and Valparaiso. Visit their website at www.chestertonpt.com for more information. #wims #whfb

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 65.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.   Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Monday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

The Indiana Toll Road Post has given the following update to a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Porter County early Thursday: The Porter County Coroner’s Office has positively identified and authorized the release of the identity of the deceased from the motorcycle crash that occurred early this morning on the Indiana Toll Road. The deceased has been identified as Martin Meschede, 25 of Porter, IN. Family of Meschede has been notified. Troopers with the Indiana State Police - Toll Road Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning near mile marker 25 in Porter County. Original details

The Town of Porter is announcing that the Waverly Road bridge over I-94 will be closed to all traffic beginning on Monday, Aug. 17, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. INDOT will be repairing and resurfacing the bridge. The work is currently anticipated to take approximately 75 days. The bridge could be back in business on Oct. 31. The recommended detour: Wagner Road. However, the long-closed Mineral Springs Road bridge over the East Arm of the Little Calumet River—just north of The Spa Special Events Center—is right now expected to reopen to traffic sometime during the week of

News Release, Indiana Bankers Association: Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Amber R. Van Til, president and CEO of the Indiana Bankers Association, to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Her term will run through June 30, 2030. Van Til is a past chair and current trustee of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its Herbert V. Prochnow Educational Foundation. She also serves on the governance and industry committees of iLab, an organization helping establish youth apprenticeship programs across the state, and has been instrumental in the IBA launching its own apprenticeship program, the Financial Services

LA PORTE COUNTY - U.S. 421 will be closed at the railroad crossing between U.S. 6 and C.R. 700 S beginning on or after Monday, August 10. U.S. 421 will be closed in this location for approximately six days while the railroad works on their crossing. The closure will be confined to this location, and local access will be maintained up to that point. Through traffic should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 6, State Road 39 and U.S. 30.

Today Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Sunday

In Lake County, an INDOT contractor will begin an intersection improvement project at State Road 2 and the west junction of State Road 55 on or after Wednesday, August 12. State Road 55 will be closed to the north of State Road 2 to 179th Pl during construction, with no access to State Road 2. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 231, I-65 and State Road 2. State Road 2 will remain one lane in each direction at the intersection, but travel lanes will be narrowed and shifted south to make room for the work

MICHIGAN CITY, IN — Save the Dunes has received a $625,000 grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF) to support the Indiana Dunes National Park in deploying sensors and data systems that provide real-time, predictive parking availability for beach parking lots and improve the visitor experience. This is one of the first grants awarded by NPF as part of a new, dedicated effort to support innovation to strengthen parks, expand what is possible, and ensure these extraordinary places endure for generations. Read NPF’s full press release here. Save the Dunes, in partnership with Indiana Dunes National Park, will launch our

The Michigan City Art League is pleased to announce its Fall session of classes. The Art League is dedicated to offering a variety of art classes taught by local artists that are affordable for the public.  Annual membership dues are $25, and each semester class fee (for 12 weeks of classes) is $35. Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 till 9:00PM in the cafeteria at Queen of All Saints Catholic School,which can be accessed through the parking lot behind the school (1715 E Barker Ave), Michigan City. Membership and class fees may be paid to the Art League,

Michigan City Area Schools is reminding residents that middle and high school orientations are going on this morning and open houses are next Monday and Tuesday. MCAS gave the following note: *Barker Middle School orientation Thursday now begins at 7:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. *Lake Hills Elementary School's open house will now end at 5:30 p.m. rather than 6:00 p.m. Please contact your school's office with any questions.

Today A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.   Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers after 4am. Low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.   Thursday Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around

News Release, City of Valparaiso:  The City of Valparaiso has launched a new online Neighborhood Hub, updating the previous Neighborhood Directory with an interactive map, neighborhood profiles and easy access to neighborhood resources. "The new Neighborhood Hub is an excellent way to connect with your own neighbors as well as neighborhoods citywide," said Community Engagement Director Maggie Clifton. "By making neighborhood information more accessible, we hope to encourage stronger connections and greater involvement.” The Neighborhood Hub makes it easy for residents to search by address to find their neighborhood and explore information about neighborhood organizations and contacts. Designed by Community

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Registration will open on Wednesday, August 19 at noon (Central), for fall art classes and workshops for kids, teens and adults at Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA). LCA's fall 2026 education lineup includes a wide variety of engaging classes for every age and skill level. Adult classes include: Abstract Painting I & II Building Foundations of Art Sandcastle Writers Mixed Media Mornings Contemporary Art: Can Art Heal the World? LCA's youth classes offer a vibrant mix of creative opportunities, including Exploring Watercolor and Character Design. We're also excited to introduce two new workshops for teens 16+ and adults: Thinking Inside and

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Board-certified endocrinologist and internal medicine physician Hasan Qutob, MD, FAEC, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Qutob earned his medical degree from Damascus University in Syria. He completed internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. His clinical interests include diabetes, thyroid disease and calcium metabolism. In addition to English, Dr. Qutob is also fluent in Arabic. Dr. Qutob is accepting new patients for in-person and virtual visits

The Indiana DNR released the following news release regarding "Hunting of Bobcats and Increase in Statewide Season Quota": The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened its second public comment period for proposed changes to the bobcat season rule. This is the last comment period before the NRC votes to adopt, reject, or modify the proposed changes. Proposed changes include adding hunting in addition to trapping and increasing the season quota to 400 bobcats. Public comments can be submitted online through Aug. 27 by going to IN.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docket and clicking on the link to submit comments under “Rule Name: Hunting of

The Michigan City Police Department is hosting National Night Out tonight beginning at 5:00 p.m. "National Night Out is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build trust, and bring law enforcement and the community together in a positive and welcoming environment," MCPD said on their Facebook page. "Bring the family, meet the people who serve our community, and help us continue building strong police-community partnerships." See the flyer for additional details.