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South Bend Man Sentenced to 101 Months in Prison  For Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime SOUTH BEND – On March 26, 2026, Tony Horston, 36 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Horston was sentenced to 101 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. “A violent, armed, recidivist drug dealer is

Easter Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday A 10 percent chance of rain before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tuesday Mostly sunny,

On April 6, from 7:00–11:00 pm ET (6:00–10:00 pm CT), The Indiana Toll Road will be performing scheduled work at the Mishawaka Toll Plaza (Exit 83). During this time there will be no entering or exiting through the plaza. The Indiana Toll Road says to please plan to use Exit 77 or Exit 92.

The Indiana State Police Lowell Post announced Drug Take Back Day will be on April 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lowell Post will be accepting your unused medications for disposal. "No sharps, vape pens or liquids please," ISP said on their Facebook page. 

In Lake County, there will be lane closures on State Road 912/Cline Avenue between U.S. 12 and south of 15th Avenue beginning on or after Monday, April 6. State Road 912 will be resurfaced through this area, as well as the on and off ramps at 169th/15th Avenue, U.S.12/20/5th Avenue and U.S. 20/Michigan Street, Gary Road, State Road 312/Chicago Avenue, and U.S. 12/Columbus Drive/Airport Road. State Road 912 will maintain at least one lane of travel in each direction at all times. During phase one, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane shifted to the left. Phase two will

Officers of the New Buffalo City Police Department recently participated in No Shave November extending into March raising over $700.00. All contributions were donated to Berrien County Cancer Services. NBPD says The Berrien County Cancer Services provides specialty care, equipment, and resources for cancer patients and survivors.   (Photo credit: New Buffalo Police Department Facebook page)

Today Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.   Sunday A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.   Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 34.   Monday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.   Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Press Release, Duneland Chamber of Commerce:  Duneland Economic Development Company has released applications for the Exterior Improvement Grant Program – an initiative administered by the Duneland Economic Development Company which distributes funding to projects that will improve the appearance of commercial buildings in the Town of Porter. PORTER, IN – The Duneland Economic Development Company (DEDC) made possible by the Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Porter, is pleased to announce the revitalization of the Exterior Improvement Grant Program. Applications for the Exterior Improvement Grant Program are now available. All interested commercial building owners are encouraged to submit applications to

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction Co Inc will have lane closures on State Road 912/Cline Ave at the I-94 interchange beginning on or after Monday, April 6. State Road 912 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 179th St and 177th St through early July. During phase one, the inside lanes will be closed in each direction, with traffic utilizing the outside right lanes. Traffic will switch to the inside lanes during phase two. These lane closures are for bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance work on State Road 912 over the Little

Pamela Anderson never had children of her own, so when she unexpectedly found herself caring for her husband’s six-week-old granddaughter, she wasn’t sure where to begin. The 57-year-old Cedar Lake woman said she was overwhelmed and wasn’t sure where to turn for help. She works full-time, but was on leave recovering from surgery. “It was very, very scary,” she said. “We had nothing. It was a really challenging time.” Anderson initially went to an organization in Northwest Indiana seeking help and the staff there, “made me feel really embarrassed,” she said. When Anderson was told the organization couldn’t help her

Northwest Health – La Porte Honors Medical Staff with $6,000 Donation to The Pax Center for National Doctors' Day LA PORTE, IN – In celebration of National Doctors’ Day on March 30, Northwest Health – La Porte has announced a $6,000 donation to The Pax Center, a La Porte-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity throughout LaPorte County. The gift continues the hospital's annual tradition of celebrating its physicians with a donation to a charity selected by its medical staff. The donation will directly support The Pax Center's food pantry, which has already served more than 2,100 LaPorte County residents in 2026.

Press Release, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM): INDIANAPOLIS – Underscoring Indiana's commitment to clean water, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted new data to the U.S. EPA this week, showing measurable improvements to the state's rivers and streams. As part of the report, IDEM reported 43,657 total miles of rivers and streams assessed through 2026, which, when adjusted for size, is more than any other state in the country. In addition Indiana reported 24.49 more miles of unimpaired rivers and streams compared to 2024. "It is important to me that we steward Indiana’s natural resources responsibly," said Gov.

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers that there is now just one week left to register to vote ahead of the upcoming voter registration deadline. Eligible Hoosiers who are not yet registered are encouraged to take a few minutes to register or confirm their registration status by visiting IndianaVoters.com. Hoosiers can register to vote online, update their information, or check their registration status by visiting IndianaVoters.com or by completing a voter registration form at their county voter registration office. Hoosiers can register to vote online at “IndianaVoters.com” until 11:59 p.m. on April 6th. Hoosiers have until the

NIPSCO Initiates Lockout of United Steelworkers-Represented Employees Pending Agreement Merrillville, Ind. – Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) announced that it initiated a lockout of employees represented by the United Steelworkers (USW). The decision followed months of extensive negotiations that failed to produce a tentative agreement for successor collective bargaining agreements for physical and clerical by the extended April 2, 2026, deadline. “We have negotiated in good faith from day one. We are proud to offer a proposal that demonstrates our commitment to our customers, communities and employees,” said Vince Parisi, NIPSCO President and Chief Operating Officer. “This is one

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Temperature rising to around 61 by 5am. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Saturday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Temperature falling to around 52 by 5pm. South wind around

Join the fun at Burn 'Em Brewing on April 18th from 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm! A mouth watering release of resinous drafts & highly addictive food specials paired with the dankest Midwest jam bands outside on F St. and in The Back Room at Burn ‘Em! Featuring… 🎸 AMERICA EATS ITS YOUNG Parliament Funkadelic Tribute Band! 🎸 LUNAR TICKS Eclectic Improvisational/Alternative Rock band from Chicago, IL with influences from the Dead, Ween, Wilco & more! 🎸 STEALIN’ THE FARM Midwestern Jam Band playing originals with their favorites sprinkled in! 🎸 MO & CO SW MI Jam Sensation 🎪 KYLA & AIMEE’S 4/20 FREAK

On March 31st at 12:12 AM, the LaPorte County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 regarding a person who was stabbed during a domestic dispute while inside a residence within the 500 block of Pearl Street. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 3 responded to the scene and located an adult male suffering from serious bodily injuries. Responding officers provided life saving measures to the victim before they were transported to Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City by LaPorte County EMS for medical treatment. Officers located the suspect who was identified as 38-year-old Michigan City resident Nicole Williams. Williams was arrested

News Release, Indiana State Police:  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with Indiana State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways as part of the annual Safer Roads Campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As part of the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), an ICJI initiative that provides federal funding for local traffic safety enforcement, officers statewide will work overtime beginning April 4 through April 13, 2026, to identify and stop drivers who are speeding

UPDATE! The Michigan City Easter Egg Hunt will now be DRIVE-THRU.

We would like to congratulate Amanda Fowler on her promotion to Executive Director of LA Porte County Meals on Wheels. Over the past 8 years Amanda has poured her passion into the program as its Assistant Director. In that role she has proven time and again that Meals on Wheels offers so much more than a meal. She has strengthened community connections, expanded partnerships and even launched a pet program to ensure clients can continue caring for their beloved animals at home. This has positioned her perfectly to step into her new role as Executive Director. Her leadership doesn’t stop