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News Release by Michigan City Area Schools: MCHS MCJROTC Competes At 2026 Ft. Wayne Military Skills Comp Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) competed in a military skills competition at Concordia High School in Fort Wayne on Saturday, March 7. The cadets did marksmanship and a color guard drill with some of the best JROTC programs in Indiana. The Wolves have put in much practice time and effort in preparing for this event, with the Color Guard practicing mornings before school and the marksmanship team practicing after school. “Marksmanship is a great tool

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to midnight EDT /11PM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

The City of Michigan City has announced details for the 2026 Spring Clean-Up Program, giving residents several opportunities to dispose of unwanted items, reduce household clutter, and help keep neighborhoods clean. The annual program includes curbside bulky item collection and the Waste Not, Want Not airport drop-off program, designed to make spring cleaning safe, organized, and environmentally responsible. Curbside Spring Clean-Up Collection Residents may place bulky items and furniture at the curb during their scheduled Spring Clean-Up week, based on their normal garbage pickup day. 2026 Spring Clean-Up Schedule Normal Garbage Day Spring Clean-Up Week Monday March 23 – March 28 Tuesday March

Sugar Camp Days -St. Joseph County Parks from 8am-3pm on Sunday March 15th Today is the final day for the 53rd annual Sugar Camp Days and join us in celebration of the end of winter! Watch sap cook into sweet syrup in the Sugar House, tour the Sugar Bush, observe indigenous and pioneer methods of maple syrup and maple sugar, enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast (a New Carlisle Lion’s Club fundraiser), purchase homemade baked goods made with pure maple syrup, try maple kettle corn and cotton candy, enjoy family music, and so much more! Most vendors are cash only.

The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) announces information for their 46th Annual Youth Leadership Camps this year. The first session, serving the southern part of the state will be held June 15 - 17, at the Indiana FFA Leadership Camp in Trafalgar (Johnson County).  The second session, serving the northern part of the state, will be held June 22 – 24 at Pine Creek Camp in Pine Village (Warren County). The ISA Youth Leadership Camps are a program for boys and girls who are currently in the 7th or 8th grade of school and are interested in learning more about a

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced today that its athletics teams will compete as the PNW Lions, effective July 1, 2026. The shift is based on input from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members, who indicated strong attachment to the university’s distinctive “Leo the Lion” mascot representing the university community’s grit and determination. “As PNW celebrates its 10th year, we proudly reflect on how we continue to change students’ lives through nationally recognized academics, unique applied research opportunities, high-level NCAA Division II competition, unparalleled local economic impact, and so much more. We are excited to

This morning at 12:40 AM, Deputy Dylan Hisick was working a grant-funded overtime project targeting the identification and removal of impaired motorists. As he was traveling east on US 20 approaching Wilhelm Road, he observed a passenger vehicle traveling westbound in excess of the posted speed. An in-car speed measurement device confirmed the passenger vehicle was speeding. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle along US 20, west of SR 39. As Deputy Hisick was exiting his patrol vehicle, the passenger vehicle began traveling west on US 20 again triggering a motor vehicle pursuit (MVP). The fleeing vehicle conducted

The La Porte County Sheriff's Office says a 50-year-old man lost his life following a crash early Friday in Center Township. At 4:17 a.m., deputies responded to U.S. 35 in rural Center Township for a single vehicle personal injury crash. A deputy located the crash scene on U.S. 35 north of Stonehedge Way. The initial on-scene investigation completed by the deputy and assisting deputies determined a 2006 Hummer had been traveling southbound on US 35 when the vehicle left the west side of the roadway, traveled along a grass covered shoulder area, contacted a gravel surface, and went airborne before

The #LCSO announces the arrest of 34-year-old Joseph A. YAW following a criminal investigation.On January 12th an adult female and her 13-year-old niece came to the Sheriff’s Office regarding the teenager having received inappropriate messages. Detective Alex Pishkur completed an initial interview with the adult and juvenile and thereafter initiated a criminal investigation.Over the next several weeks Detective Pishkur applied for and executed search warrants. Pertinent evidence related to the investigation was obtained that identified YAW as the suspect.On February 17th Detective Pishkur forwarded his investigation findings to the La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Probable Cause was found in La Porte

Construction to begin on I-94 between State Road 49 and U.S. 421 PORTER AND LA PORTE COUNTIES, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will have lane closures on I-94 between State Road 49 and U.S. 421 beginning on or after Sunday, March 15. Overnight lane closures will occur during the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for one evening to set up a median work zone to the west of U.S. 421 for approximately three miles. The left shoulder and lane will then be closed in each direction through early April while a median crossover is constructed

BEN-HUR-A live radio play is coming to Theatre at the Center in Munster on Saturday March 28th at 2pm and 7:30pm   PROVISION & UNSHACKLED present BEN-HUR-A live radio play coming to Theatre at the Center in Munster on Saturday March 28th at 2pm and 7:30pm.   Step into the Roman Empire – where betrayal, vengeance, and faith collide. Judah Ben-Hur, a young nobleman of Jerusalem, is falsely accused and condemned to slavery by his childhood friend and now powerful Roman officer. Years of suffering and endurance forge a burning desire for revenge in Judah. Yet, across his journey Judah’s

Donation Drive: March 3 – March 31The Michigan City Police Department is partnering with We All In Recovery (WAIR) for our “March Toward Recovery” Donation Drive throughout the entire month of March. WAIR provides a safe and supportive space for individuals on their recovery journey. Their mission is built on connection, encouragement, and community. We are collecting donations all month long to help support the incredible work they are doing in our community. If you’re able, please consider donating items from the list below and dropping them off at the police department.Items needed:-Hygiene products (both men & women)-Non-perishable foods-Gym equipment

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Saturday A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.   Saturday Night A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.   Sunday Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

Yesterday morning Deputy Ken Etchison responded to a parcel of property located in the 6800 north block of SR 39 regarding a civil matter. The property owned advised Deputy Etchison that 44-year-old Charles J. WILSON expressed his intentions of staying on the property even though he was no longer authorized to do so. A computer check determined WILSON was a wanted person by authorities in Porter County for felony resisting law enforcement (RLE). Deputies arrived at the property and converged on a recreational trailer (RV) known to be where WILSON had been residing. Deputies made contact with an occupant of

Ric Federighi from TEAM WIMS receives the Paul J. Alinsky Award from the The Rotary Club of Michigan City, IN -such an honor. As part of this award, the Rotary Club included a $600 gift payable to a charity of Ric’s choice. He chose to split the award to support both United Way of La Porte County and The Salvation Army Michigan City. Thank you to everyone that celebrated with us. We LOVE our Community. #wims #nwi #localradio

Indiana 211 Accepting Damage Reports for March 10 Severe Storm in Newton County   Indianapolis -- Residents of Newton County are asked to contact Indiana 211 by calling 866-211-9966 to report storm damage from the severe storm that occurred on March 10, 2026.   To help establish a comprehensive assessment of damage, residents can call 866-211-9966 or visit the Indiana 211 website. Collecting assessments via this process will help IDHS determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.   Currently, only residents in Newton County should utilize Indiana 211 for March 10 damage

MICHIGAN CITY, IN The Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 pm, and will travel the traditional parade route north on Franklin St., beginning at 9th Street and ending at 4th Street. “The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a great way to kick off the 2026 event season,” said Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch. “I love when we come together to celebrate our community and each other.” “We hope the community comes out to celebrate with us,” said Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events. “Whether you are Irish or not, pull out your best

The #LCSO announces the arrests of two 17-year-old juveniles following a criminal investigation.On January 5th a witness of a sex offense reported to Criminal Investigations Division Detectives of having observed sexual acts being performed on November 1, 2025, at a rural La Porte County residence. A criminal investigation was initiated with Detective Derrick Deck assigned as the lead investigator and Detective Alex Pishkur assisting.Over the next several weeks the detectives identified and interviewed the 17-year-old victim, continued to identify and interview additional witnesses, identified the suspects, obtained evidence, and gathered further pertinent information related to the case.Detective Deck forwarded the investigation findings

Right now, thousands of sandhill cranes are gathered in the Great Marsh at Indiana Dunes National Park—and it’s an incredible reminder of what habitat restoration can achieve. For thousands of years, the Great Marsh was a place where land and water converged, migratory birds took refuge, and other wildlife – including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects – called home. However, during the 20th century, the Great Marsh wetland complex’s value was overlooked, and much of its 4,000 acres were drained, dug up, or otherwise destroyed. Since 1998, the National Park Service and its partners have done extensive restoration work in

The National Weather Service out of Chicago and Northern Indiana have completed preliminary surveys of Tuesday's night’s supercell thunderstorms. It produced three tornadoes. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers. First Tornado An EF-3 with peak winds of 150 mph, it moved from Kankakee, Illinois, to Lake Village, Indiana, and then to Roselawn, Indiana, before briefly lifting. The width and length are yet to be determined. Second Tornado EF-1 on the ground for a short time from Stoutsberg to Dunns Bridge with peak winds of 110mph. Length and width to be determined. It lifted for 3 miles before touching back