Check out the 29th Annual PIONEER DAYS at Creek Ridge County Park at 7943 W. 400 N.in Michigan City with LaPorte County Parks on September 26th and 27th. Family fun with Wagon Rides, Crafts, Food and so much more. Stop by between 10am-4pm. Entry Fee is $2.00 per person. #wims #whfb
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – On Friday, September 25th, please join us at Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) to meet music photographer Bobby Talamine as he is interviewed by Michigan City's own Ric Federighi of WIMS Radio. LCA will present "Femmes at Full Volume" from 5-7 PM Central. Light refreshments and cash bar will be available. Admission is free. If you have attended a concert in Chicago, Bobby Talamine was probably there. Talamine has been photographing concerts for more than 40 years and has released his first photography book, "Femmes at Full Volume," with Offshoot, an imprint of Trellis Press. "Femmes at
Robert D. Hood, 75, Long Beach, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1:58 pm in Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center, Chesterton, IN. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Mary Mother of Mercy Catholic Parish - Notre Dame Campus with Rev. Daniel Raab officiating. Private burial took place in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, IN. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Wednesday at the church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Independent Cat
Robert Tylisz Appliance wishes everyone a Happy and Safe Labor Day. Stop by one of their three locatiosn in Michigan City, La Porte, and Valparaiso for a HUGE Labor Day Sale running now through September 16th. Check out their website at www.rtappliance.com. #wims #whfb
Labor Day Sunny, with a high near 79. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Wednesday A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
DAY 4-FINAL DAY OKTOBERFEST 2026 with Michigan City Special Events presented by Arnett Construction & Roofing -GORGEOUS Weather on tap. Great line-up again today. Here is today's line-up for Monday September 7th-subject to change. TEAM WIMS will be LIVE. Thank you to our WIMS LIVE EVENT SPONSORS including Michigan City Special Events Arnett Construction & Roofing NIPSCO Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. Northwest Health Paladin, Inc. Robert Tylisz Appliance Arby's-MichiganCity Northwest Health #wims #whfb
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Secured School Safety Board (the Board) unanimously approved the distribution of more than $26.9 million to support school safety initiatives, funding 499 projects across the state and delivering on Governor Mike Braun's promise to secure continued investment toward Hoosier students' safety. To date, nearly $242 million in state funding has been dedicated to the matching grant program, awarding more than 5,000 Indiana schools since it was created in 2013. “I want Indiana to set the standard for keeping kids safe at school, and this funding, which includes nearly $20 million for school resource officers,
UPDATE: Press release and map updated to reflect correct closure area. ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of State Road 15 as part of ongoing construction. Watch for roadwork on S.R. 15 between State Road 120 and Kesco Drive for new storm drains, pipes and pavement replacement. Work on the project is expected to be complete by December 1. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change. During the closure, drivers should use the official detour of Bloomingdale Drive, Ponderosa Drive and Pearl Street, or seek an alternate route. INDOT encourages drivers to
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. - Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) undergraduate program in Elementary Education has once again earned national recognition for excellence in preparing future educators to effectively teach reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonpartisan research and policy organization, awarded PNW an A+ rating for its alignment with the science of reading, a set of evidence-based practices that have been shown to help most elementary students become successful readers. NCTQ’s 2026 report, “Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation,” assessed over 700 elementary teacher preparation programs on how well they align with the
Last night at 6:58 PM, deputies responded to the 7000 east block of State Road 104 for a single-vehicle crash. The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Alex Clemons and assisting deputies determined the following: A blue 2017 Chevrolet passenger vehicle, being operated by 42-year-old Irene J. PANTLE of Walkerton, was traveling eastbound on SR 104. For an unknown reason, the vehicle left roadway and collided with a tree. PANTLE was pronounced deceased at the scene. Toxicology test results are pending. No further information is available for release. Assisting: Sergeant Keith Wilson, Detective Joe Walker, Deputies Daniel Diaz, Xavier Biggerstaff,
Today Sunny, with a high near 76. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Labor Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
DAY 3 -OKTOBERFEST 2026 continues with Michigan City Special Events presented by Arnett Construction & Roofing -FAMILY FRIENDLY-FREE-Parking fees do apply in Washington Park-Music on three stages-Food-Vendors and so much more. Here is today's line-up for Sunday September 6th-subject to change. TEAM WIMS will be LIVE throughout the weekend. Thank you to our WIMS LIVE EVENT SPONSORS including Michigan City Special Events Arnett Construction & Roofing NIPSCO Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. Northwest Health Paladin, Inc. Arby's-Michigan City Robert Tylisz Appliance #wims #whfb
CENTER ANNOUNCES 18th ANNUAL INNOVATION FORUM: “TOURING CREATIVITY THROUGH STAIN GLASS WINDOWS” Stain glass windows tell stories of who we are, from where we come, and what inspires us. While each glass piece is different, all are magnificent. Reflecting on the stories of stain glass windows in centers of faith, for instance, Pastor David Solum of Immanuel Lutheran Church noted: “Symbols and scenes simultaneously teach the faith, telling us who our God is, what He has done for us, and is doing for us. They also inspire us to live out God’s story, to imitate the faith, love, and virtues
News Release, Indiana Department of Transportation: INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for its Engineering Scholarship Program, available for eligible undergraduate and graduate students in Indiana. Recipients receive financial assistance, as well as paid employment opportunities. Students must be accepted or enrolled full-time in one of Indiana’s accredited Civil Engineering schools. The program must also be certified by Indiana’s Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). INDOT’s scholarship program offers $3,125 per semester or $2,083 per trimester for up to five years of post-secondary Civil Engineering education. Scholarship funds may be applied to educational expenses, fees,
Governor Mike Braun designated September as Archaeology Month in Indiana and is encouraging Hoosiers to take advantage of events happening across the state. This year marks the 31st anniversary of this special celebration that brings universities, museums, government entities, organizations, and Hoosiers together to learn more about Indiana’s archeological heritage. Archaeology Month is coordinated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA) and officially designated by Gov. Braun. “Indiana’s story stretches back long before we became a state, and archaeology gives us a window into the people and communities that shaped the Hoosier State
Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 80.
OKTOBERFEST 2026 with Michigan City Special Events -Here is today's line-up for Saturday September 5th-subject to change. TEAM WIMS will be LIVE throughout the weekend. Thank you to our WIMS LIVE EVENT SPONSORS including Michigan City Special Events Arnett Construction & Roofing NIPSCO Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. Northwest Health Paladin, Inc. Robert Tylisz Appliance and Arby's of Michigan City #wims #whfb
The Michigan City Department of Water Works will begin the semi-annual fire hydrant flushing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 as this is done to ensure the hydrants are in proper working order for the fall and winter months. The program should take approximately eight weeks to complete. If anyone should experience any discoloration in their water, they should let the water run for a short time and the water will clear.
The Michigan City Police Department has identified a violation of department policy involving an officer’s use of the Flock public-safety camera system. During a routine audit of Flock system activity, MCPD discovered searches conducted by an officer that raised concerns regarding their legitimacy. The department immediately initiated an internal investigation and placed the officer on administrative leave. The officer resigned from MCPD while the investigation was underway. The department’s administrative review determined that the officer’s use of the system violated MCPD policy. Once the investigation is complete, the matter will be forwarded to the LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The Franklin at 11th Street Station is in the spotlight after being named the Large Population Project of the Year by the Mid-America Economic Development Council. The annual awards recognize outstanding endeavors in economic development efforts with the Project of the Year highlighting a collaborative project having significant and measurable impact on a city, county or region. “Our team is honored to accept this award that underscores the value of collaboration, synergy and momentum that we have cultivated here in Michigan City,” said EDCMC Executive Director Clarence Hulse. “The award represents the power of the EDCMC, City of
