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HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected between 7 AM and Noon on Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.   Tonight A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of

Secretary of State Diego Morales and Turning Point USA Launch Statewide Voter Registration Partnership Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales launches statewide voter registration and poll worker recruitment initiative with Club America powered by Turning Point USA 501(c)(3). The effort is aimed at increasing voter registration and strengthening poll worker recruitment efforts across the state. The Secretary of State’s Office will collaborate with Club America to host voter registration drives on high school campuses and provide students with accurate, up-to-date election information. Both will work to assist with on-site voter registration.  The initiative will also highlight the “Hoosier Hall Pass”

80/94 FlexRoad construction is beginning soon! Work is expected to begin this spring and be ongoing through 2029, with all systems operational by late that year.   FlexRoad is an Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) project in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). It's expected to improve traffic flow and safety along Indiana’s busiest interstate corridor, I-80/94, also known as the Borman Expressway.   The 14-mile project area extends from I-65 in Indiana to IL 394. The project will use Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies to optimize the safety and efficiency of the existing transportation system.

Attorney General Todd Rokita  alerted Hoosiers to a surge in consumer safety threats, with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announcing nearly 50 products recalls in February — many involving children’s toys, clothing, furniture, baby products, and household items that pose choking, burns, drowning, poisoning, and other serious risks.   “Hoosiers deserve protection from faulty products — especially when they put our children at risk,” Attorney General Rokita said. “If you own any of these recalled items, stop using them immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund, repair, or replacement.”   The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports the following

Here is the latest from the OTT Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Michigan City regarding Susan M. Borton, Jerry L. Blacksten, Warren L. Sampson, and Anthony James Williams   Susan M. Borton July 27, 1955 - March 5, 2026   Susan M. Borton, 70, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:15 a.m. at Life Care Center of Michigan City.   A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #75, 416 US 20, Michigan City, IN 46360. Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418

The latest from Storm Chaser Jordan Hall with images from the Tornado that ripped through Lake Village, Indiana. Significant #tornado damage on the SW side of Lake Village, Indiana. This is where the fatalities from this tornado occurred. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected #wims #whfb PHOTO CREDIT and STORY: Strom Chaser Jordan Hall

NWI Reeling: "Direct Hit" Tornadoes and Record-Breaking Hail Ravage Region LAKE VILLAGE, IN — A violent line of severe storms exploded across Northwest Indiana on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, unleashing a barrage of "softball-sized" hail and destructive tornadoes. From Newton County to the shores of LaPorte, communities are waking up to a landscape of leveled homes, shattered glass, and a massive recovery effort. The atmospheric setup was "highly volatile," fueled by unseasonably warm temperatures in the 70s before a sharp cold front triggered the cell's development. "Direct Hit" on Lake Village and Knox The evening’s devastation began shortly after 6:30 p.m. when a confirmed tornado

Today Rain before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy fog before 10am. Temperature falling to around 34 by 4pm. Windy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tonight Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds

Duneland Chamber to Host 11th Annual Corkscrew & Brew on Saturday, March 14-TEAM WIMS LIVE The Duneland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this event– tickets available at www.dunelandchamber.org Chesterton, IN – The Duneland Chamber of Commerce will host the 11th Annual Corkscrew & Brew on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Thomas Centennial Park in downtown Chesterton. This annual fundraiser brings together more than 20 regional breweries and wineries for an afternoon of unlimited tastings, live music, food, and community. Guests will enjoy music by Arrested Sounds, food available for purchase from Smoke on the

*** UPDATE - Due to expected weather, this is pushed back one week and will begin on/after Sun, March 22. *** Overnight lane closures will occur during the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for one evening on or after Sunday, March 15 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 for future phases of construction in the area. The start date of this work will be weather dependent

Student innovators and entrepreneurs, the Center for Creative Solutions wants to hear about you! For the 10th year, area students will be honored for their innovative products and projects during World Creativity & Innovation Week, April 15-21, 2026. The honors will go to area K-12 students working alone or in teams. Their project, product or process must demonstrate a reasonable level of creativity and innovation, noted Cynthia Hedge, Center CEO. It may be in any area of interest, such as technology, the arts, trades/professions, writing, science, business, cooking, designing, to name a few. “Young innovators and entrepreneurs often drive the

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE TORNADO WATCH 37 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS INDIANA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ELKHART FULTON KOSCIUSKO LAGRANGE LA PORTE MARSHALL PULASKI ST. JOSEPH STARKE STEUBEN LAKE NEWTON

Lake County Sheriff’s Police Officers Arrest 3 in Two Simultaneous Pursuits Just before 1 p.m. the Lake County Sheriff’s Highway Interdiction Unit was in pursuit of an SUV on The Indiana Toll Road for various traffic infractions.  The vehicle traveled west on I-90 eventually reaching the South Side of Chicago. At 63rd Place and South Lowe Avenue in Chicago, the suspect vehicle went into a dead end where police cornered the driver.  The suspect put his vehicle in reverse, slamming into a Lake County Police patrol SUV and trapping the officer inside. The officer was evaluated and released from an area

An UPDATE from the La Porte County Sheriff's Office on the SR 2 CRASH - DRIVER ARRESTED & CHARGED The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of 21-year-old Mackenzie J. MILLER of Walkerton in connection with the March 8th serious bodily injury (SBI) crash that occurred on State Road 2, west of CR 100 South. Sunday evening at 8:46 PM, Deputy Patrick Wedow responded to the area of SR 2 and CR 100 South reference a two-vehicle crash. The investigation determined MILLER was operating a red 2014 Buick eastbound on SR 2. A silver 1999 Toyota, being operated

From the Indiana State Police Lowell Post Facebook Page-see below We are currently on a call with US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois regarding the incoming storm. It is almost 100% that we are going to experience severe weather to include the potential of hail, high winds, tornados and flash flooding in #northwestindiana. Please take precautions NOW! Have a shelter ready with emergency supplies to include food, water, flashlights, batteries, cell phones, and extra clothing as the temperatures drop. The slides below have some information for your awareness.

Flood Watch until March 11 at 6:00AM EDT * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, northwest Ohio and Southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening through March 11 at 6am EST * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with rainfall rates up to 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible tonight. The highest chance for flooding will

Today Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 39.   Wednesday Rain showers likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47.   Wednesday Night A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.   Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.   Thursday Night A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Franciscan Health Foundation and "Well Beings" back on WIMS Wednesday 3/11 from 9:10a-9:40a broguht to you by Captain Ed's Furniture & Mattress in Michigan City. We are on AM 1420, 95.1FM, 106.7FM in Valparaiso and we stream at wimsradio.com. Also, check for us on FACEBOOK LIVE at the same time. #wims #nwi #localradio

Two adults arrested while officers investigate a firearm complaint-the latest from the Michigan City Police Department  On March 6th at approximately 4:05 PM, the LaPorte County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding two males who were pointing a firearm at another person in the 400 block of Ridgeland Avenue. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 responded to the area and located the two suspects at Walker Park. Both suspects fled from officers and were eventually apprehended in the 500 block of Springland Avenue. A loaded firearm with an extended magazine was located by a LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office

Last week, Jail Division Deputies Brandon Hillin, Cameron Chavez, and Andrew Gomez-Ramirez attended and successfully completed an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certified Basic Jail Officer Course.The state mandated web-based course consisted of 40-hours of instruction, a final exam, and was hosted by the Indiana Sheriffs' Association.The course was taught by instructors from throughout the State of Indiana, including one instructor from the #LCSO.Over 150 students were enrolled in the course.Congratulations!