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Multi-platinum recording artist Uncle Kracker to headline La Porte LakeFest La PORTE, IN (March 23, 2026) – The City of La Porte announced today that world-famous recording artist Uncle Kracker will headline this summer’s LakeFest, according to Park Superintendent and LakeFest Committee Chair Mark Schreiber. The “Follow Me” and “Smile” performer will play a free live show on Saturday, July 25, at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. The show will be preceded by a pair of opening acts to be announced at a later date. Uncle Kracker’s career has included four albums in the Billboard Top 200, with his

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest is partnering with the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) for its 40th International Conference on Business Innovation (ICBI40), the organization’s largest annual global gathering of entrepreneurship and innovation leaders. The conference will take place Sunday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, bringing together leaders from universities, incubators, accelerators, economic development organizations and entrepreneur support programs from around the world. Participants will share best practices, explore emerging innovation strategies and collaborate on new approaches to supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening

NEST Community Shelter Turns 25, and The Community Is Invited to Celebrate This Milestone 25th Anniversary Gala Set for September 18, 2026, at PNW in Westville Twenty-five years ago, a group of dedicated community members set out to make sure no one in Michigan City had to sleep out on the streets in the elements.   This fall, the community they built and the thousands of lives they’ve touched along the way will come together to celebrate and honor that legacy. Nest Community Shelter will mark its 25th anniversary with a gala celebration on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 6

I-65 will have overnight lane closures for 1-2 nights during the hours of 8pm-6am starting on/after tonight, March 23. These lane closures are for pavement markings. INDOT says this work is weather sensitive so the schedule is subject to change.

MICHIGAN CITY, IN – March 19, 2026 – The spring semester has been a symphony of success for the Michigan City Area Schools music departments. The dedication of both students and teachers has opened the door to numerous opportunities and honors. The most recent high school department news comes from the chorus, who competed at ISSMA Vocal Jazz held at Portage High School on March 7. The newly created Vocal Jazz ensemble received a Gold rating from all three judges for their first performance. This is the first time in school history. Several Michigan City High School choir and band

Today A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 41 by 4pm. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC or Commission) announced that it will be hosting a series of listening sessions around the state to hear from utility customers on the topic of energy affordability. The sessions are scheduled to take place from late March through April and will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (local time), unless otherwise noted. The listening tour, which will be following the Commission’s investigative inquiry on March 24, represents the second phase in a larger strategy led by the Commission to discuss some of the underlying drivers behind energy affordability with the goal of

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a hearing to offer the public an opportunity to review and comment on preliminary design plans regarding a proposed intersection improvement project at State Road 2 and Larrison Blvd/Strawberry Rd. As proposed, the project involves converting the existing two-way stop-controlled intersection to a grade-separated interchange with a design referred to as a diverging diamond. The interchange will include constructing two bridges carrying Larrison Blvd/Strawberry Rd over S.R. 2, four single-lane interchange ramps, widening Larrison Blvd/Strawberry Rd approaching the interchange, and installing traffic signals north and south of S.R.

Michigan City, IN — The Rotary Club of Michigan City has established a new scholarship in memory of longtime Rotarian James “Jim” Welborne, who passed away on February 13, 2026, honoring his legacy of service and his lifelong dedication to Scouting. The James Welborne Scholarship for Scouts will award $1,000 to a graduating high school senior who resides in La Porte County and whose life has been meaningfully impacted by participation in Scouting. Welborne joined the Rotary Club of Michigan City in 1999 and remained an active and dedicated member for more than two decades. Most recently, he served as

In St. Joseph County, the right lane of eastbound U.S. 20 will be closed between U.S. 31 and Ironwood Dr during daytime work hours for approximately five days starting on or after Monday, March 23. INDOT maintenance crews will be working on the sound wall in this area. This work is weather dependent and subject to change. INDOT says to be alert for crews, and be prepared to slow down and move over.

Today-Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Tonight-Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Sunday-A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Sunday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Monday-Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Press Release, La Porte County Sheriff's Office: The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile following a several month-long criminal investigation. On December 19, 2025, Detective Alex Pishkur – a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, received an investigative assignment through the ICAC Data System. He began reviewing the information and soon discovered concerning videos and images believed to be that of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Over the course of the next several weeks and months, Detective Pishkur applied for, received, and executed several search warrants to Google and the

In Lake County, State Road 2 will close between U.S. 41 and Parrish Ave on or after Monday, March 23 for permitted work in the area. State Road 2 will be closed through mid-April for water main installation. INDOT says motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 41, State Road 10 and I-65.

The Portage Police Department on Friday stated that a resident reported that they received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Portage Police Officer who was working with Homeland Security. PPD said the caller even used the name of an actual PPD officer and told the victim there was a warrant for their arrest and demanded the victim provide their banking information in order to have the warrant recalled. “Just as a reminder, no legitimate police officer will ask for your banking information or attempt to have you transfer funds through some other electronic means in order to

2026 marks 21 years of Hoosier Star! Get ready for the ultimate grand finale showdown of vocal talent on September 12, 2026! On April 25, The LCSO will hold auditions for the Grand Finale Hoosier Star See more details below- 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Presbyterian Church of La Porte Apply At: https://lcso.net/concert-tickets/special-events/hoosier-star-event/#application

CBS NEWS SENDS NOTICE that is will discontinue operations as of May 22, 2026-Notice of TERMINATION sent to affiliates across the country including WIMS-see below and attached letter Please be advised that CBS News Radio will discontinue operations effective May 22, 2026 (the“Discontinuation Date”) and will no longer produce or provide the Programs thereafter. As you know WIMS has carried CBS NEWS for many years. We will miss the crew and content. #wims

SHIPSHEWANA ON THE ROAD this weekend at the Porter County Expo Center Join Shipshewana on the Road at the Porter County Fairgrounds and Expo Center March 21-22, 2026. FREE Parking. Tickets will be available at the entrance to the show. Show times are Saturday March 21, 2026-9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday March 22, 2026-10:00am-4:00pm. Porter County Expo & Fairgrounds is located at 215 E Division Rd in Valparaiso. Shipshewana On The Road

86 Year Old Chuck Norris Martial artist, Actor, and a symbol of strength has passed-from the family of Chuck Norris from his FACEBOOK page. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and fans It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving

Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.   Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 55.   Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.   Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.   Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.