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Chesterton, IN — The Duneland Exchange Club is proud to share the results of its 34th Annual Youth Talent Show, held last weekend. The event brought together talented students from across the Duneland community for an evening of entertainment, creativity, and celebration. All contestants who participated in this year’s show are recognized below: Primary Division: Gabriella Vales, Levi Holmes, Leah Craycraft, Maylee Harris, Ian Acevedo, and Andrei Nikokiris Junior Division: James Lynch, Maddie Dietrich, Zachery Alvarez, Becca Coberg, Isabelle Fields, Autumn Wall, Lacey Colella, Arya Ford, Taylor Blon, Nory Prow, and Lexi Colella Senior Division: Bella Purser, Sophia Sylvester, Te’Ari

News Release, Purdue University Northwest: HAMMOND, Ind. — The Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC), an initiative spearheaded by Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS), is celebrating a decade of transformational innovation that advances efficiencies for partnering steel manufacturing and energy production companies. This industrial application-driven consortium’s mission centers on using state-of-the-art simulation, visualization, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address challenges and growth for advanced manufacturing and ensure competitive advantages for the steel industry. The consortium currently includes 16 member companies from across the nation representing steel producers and suppliers. “Over the

Indianapolis - The Indiana State Police held their annual awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis this morning. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and accomplishments that too often go unrecognized. Troopers were honored for their dedication, service, bravery, and devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana. Trooper Spencer Hathaway of the Lowell Post, was awarded a Lifesaving Award for his actions in LaPorte County last year. His quick actions helped save the life of a suicidal subject during a seven‑and‑a‑half‑hour standoff at the Michigan City Meijer on April 12, 2025. Indiana State Police troopers assisted Michigan City officers after

Friday night, at approximately 6:51 PM, Indiana State Police troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on southbound I-65 at the 232.8 mile marker. This location is approximately 2.8 miles north of Exit 230 (State Road 10). The crash involved a Semi Tractor/Trailer and a GMC Sierra. The southbound lanes of I-65 were shut down in this area for approximately 3 hours. Preliminary investigation by Senior Trooper Kyle Glaze indicates that a Semi Tractor/Trailer was parked on the outside shoulder of I-65 for an unknown reason when a GMC Sierra crashed into the rear driver’s side of the trailer. The driver

News Release, Indiana Department of Natural Resources: The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed three positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 hunting season in Noble, Franklin, and Rush counties. CWD is a neurological disease that affects deer, resulting in their eventual death. “Hunters play an important role in helping Indiana DNR monitor CWD in the deer herd. With their support, we are gaining a better understanding of the extent of this disease across the state,” said Joe Caudell, Indiana DNR deer biologist. There have been no reported cases of CWD infection

Alan Osmond, eldest member of The Osmonds, has died at 76 after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fans

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.   Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.   Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.   Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 53.   Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

In Porter and La Porte counties crews will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between mile marker 30 and 36 (east and west of U.S. 421) beginning on or after Tuesday, April 21 to set up a new traffic configuration. Overnight lane closures will occur on eastbound and westbound I-94 over the course of two evenings during the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. These lane closures were originally scheduled for last week but were postponed due to weather. This schedule remains weather dependent. Starting on or after the morning of April 23, the right shoulder and driving lane of

Press Release, Salvation Army of Michigan City and La Porte: La PORTE COUNTY – The Salvation Army serving La Porte County will celebrate National Volunteer Month by hosting two Volunteer Appreciation Luncheons to recognize the hardworking individuals who volunteer at the non-profit organization throughout the year. Luncheons will take place at both Salvation Army locations in La Porte County this year – at The Salvation Army of La Porte (3240 Monroe St., La Porte) on Thursday, April 23 at 11:30 am and at The Salvation Army of Michigan City (1201 S. Franklin Street, Michigan City) on Friday, April 24 at

South Shore Line Lakeshore Corridor and Monon Corridor transfer passengers are advised busing substitution will be in place on Sunday, April 26; Saturday, May 2; and Sunday, May 3, 2026, due to construction in Chicago. There will be NO SERVICE to Museum Campus or Van Buren Street stations on April 26, May 2, and May 3. SSL passengers traveling to and from downtown Chicago will be transported via bus between Millennium Station and Metra’s 18th Street Station (address: 18th Street near Calumet Avenue). Millennium to 18th Street is an approximate 10-minute bus ride. Train passengers traveling to and from 57th

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is recognizing April as Financial Literacy Month and announcing the launch of Indiana Money Quest IndianaMoneyQuest.gov, a new financial education program designed to help Hoosiers of all ages build stronger financial knowledge and skills. Financial literacy education is a key part of the Secretary of State’s Securities Division, which works year-round to educate and protect Hoosier investors. This year, the office is broadening its focus to provide resources to Hoosiers important financial fitness skills through interactive learning opportunities and outreach across the state. Recognizing that National Financial Literacy Month this month, the

The La Porte County Sheriff's Office is advising that County Road 400 East (Byron Road) will be closed between US 20 and Mechanic Street from April 21 - May 1. The Sheriff's Office says Mechanic Street is permanently closed between US 20 and County Road 400 East.

Today Sunny, with a high near 52.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.   Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.   Tuesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.   Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.   Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 53.

Frank & Edward Skwiat Post 451 Launches “Keys for Vets™” Initiative to Support Local Veterans Michigan City, IN — Frank & Edward Skwiat Post 451 of the American Legion proudly announces the launch of “Keys for Vets™,” a new community-driven fundraising initiative aimed at supporting veterans and their families in need. The program invites community members to donate old and unused keys—including car keys, key fobs, house keys, and even antique keys—which will be recycled to generate funds. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to assist veterans and local veteran families facing hardship. “Everyone has old keys sitting in

DYER, Ind. – Franciscan Health is debuting a free speaker series to assist with the challenges associated with caring for an aging parent, spouse or loved one. The series of supportive conversations is designed to provide caregivers with the information they need to enhance their loved one’s quality of life while managing the emotions that can accompany the role. All sessions in the new speaker series will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central at Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness, 2150 Gettler St., Suite 305 in Dyer. The first session is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May

Press Release, Indiana Department of Education:  (INDIANAPOLIS) -  High-quality reading and math instruction will be available to Hoosier students again this summer through the Summer Learning Labs (SLL). SLL is a free, five-week summer learning and enrichment program for students who will be in grades one through nine following summer break. “Throughout the school year, our educators work tirelessly to help students build the strong reading and math skills they need to continue growing from one grade to the next,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “The summer months provide an important opportunity to continue that momentum, giving students

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty member, José Castro-Urioste, professor of Spanish in the PNW College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist. This prestigious appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs. “This program offers a unique opportunity to establish and build lasting relationships between institutions across the globe,” says Castro-Urioste. “It allows me to share my expertise while exploring and learning from host institutions. The key is finding that meaningful alignment.” A scholar of Latin American literature and an accomplished playwright, Castro-Urisote is currently reviewing

News release, Indiana Department of Natural Resources: The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened its first public comment period for proposed changes to bobcat and other wildlife-related rules. This is the first of two comment periods to occur before the NRC votes to adopt, reject, or modify the proposed changes. Proposed changes in the wildlife-related rule package include: •    Allowing muzzleloaders that load the powder and primer from the breech end during the muzzleloader season, in addition to the deer firearms and youth seasons; •    Removing previous limits on rifles for deer hunting, deferring to those set forth in

In Lake County an INDOT contractor will close the 113th Ave bridge over I-65 on or after Monday, April 20. The bridge will be closed through the end of October for a bridge deck and partial superstructure replacement project. The bridge deck will be demolished and rebuilt, and the concrete beams will be replaced with steel at the ends. There will be overnight lane closures on I-65 between 109th Ave and U.S. 231 during the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approximately three weeks starting on or after Monday, April 20. The lane closures will first be to

FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING... FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 11 AM EDT /10 AM