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HOOSIER SOLAR DONATION LAUNCHES $105,000 MATCHING FUND WITH UNITY FOUNDATION OF LA PORTE COUNTY LA PORTE, IN – Hoosier Solar has donated $35,000 to the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, establishing a permanent Hoosier Solar Community Fund to address the County’s greatest needs. Through the Unity Foundation’s matching opportunity with Lilly Endowment Inc., every dollar contributed is matched by two additional dollars. This means that Hoosier Solar’s donation will triple to $105,000. Community funds like Hoosier Solar’s help generate flexible grant dollars that enable the Unity Foundation to respond to both current and emerging needs throughout La Porte County.

Kesling Campus Principal Bill Wilmsen Named District 2 Indiana Principal of the Year   La Porte Community School Corporation is proud to announce the recognition of Mr. Bill Wilmsen, Principal of the Kesling Campus, who has been named the District 2 Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) 2025 Principal of the Year.   The Indiana Association of School Principals, a not-for-profit professional association serving more than 3,300 building-level administrators across Indiana, annually recognizes outstanding school leaders in each of the 12 Indiana districts who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. These principals are acknowledged by their peers

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Bands of moderate to briefly heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph leading to some blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the snow heavier snow showers is expected early this morning, but a transition to lake effect snow showers is expected today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lubeznik Center for the Arts hosting FREE First Friday on December 5th   MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is hosting its free First Friday on December 5 from 5-8 p.m. (Central).   All are welcome to enjoy an evening of holiday songs, spectacular art, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The Holiday Artisan Market will also be open for shopping unique handmade items. LCA members receive 10% off their purchases.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for December 2025  Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - La Porte County 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last. Where: Marquette Mall, 201 W. U.S. 20, Michigan City, IN 46360 *This distribution is sponsored by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 375 households. Thursday, December 4, 2025 – Starke County 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last. Where: James R. Hardesty Hamlet/Davis Township Fire Station and Community Center, 15 W. Indiana Ave., Hamlet, IN 46532 *This distribution is sponsored by the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund through the

LeAnn Comer December 8, 1963 - November 26, 2025 LeAnn Comer, 61, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Community Hospital, Munster, Indiana. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN is handling the arrangements. Contributions may be made to Safe Harbor Nurturing Minds, 100 Manny Court, Michigan City, Indiana 46360.

Michigan City under Level 2 winter weather advisory MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana (Nov. 29, 2025) – As of 2:30 p.m. CST today, Saturday, Nov. 29, the current winter weather in Michigan City has reached what our Severe Weather Emergency Team classifies as a Level 2 event, indicating the presence of at least 6 inches of snow and/or icy conditions. “We are experiencing about 2 inches of snowfall per hour with limited visibility,” Street Director Shong Smith said. “The main arteries are safe to travel, but we urge residents to stay home and off the roads if possible.” Until the current snow

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT TO 7 PM EST/6 PM CST-SUNDAY * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Locally higher amounts possible due to the potential of lake effect snow showers on Sunday. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon into this evening. Some blowing and drifting is possible. Bands of moderate

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY-SUPPORT LOCAL and Help Make A Difference-Call and Check or check online to make sure your Local Stores are OPEN DUE to weather. #wims

Real-Time Holiday Mail Counter Goes Live as USPS Underscore Readiness to Deliver Holiday Mailing and Shipping Needs  Postal Service encourages public to follow online holiday hub for all holiday shipping information   INDIANA — The United States Postal Service’s busiest holiday season is in full swing as its real-time Holiday Mail Counter goes live online, and Postal Service leaders say they are ready to deliver for every American's holiday mailing and shipping needs. The Postal Service has made continued investments in network transformation and modernization, boosting the strong and reliable service customers have come to expect throughout the organization’s 250 years of

Indiana 211 Connects Hoosiers to Essential Winter and Holiday Resources Statewide As temperatures drop and the holiday season approaches, many Hoosiers find themselves needing extra support. Indiana 211 is a free, confidential service that connects Hoosiers with local health and human services. Indiana 211 is here to ensure that individuals and families across the state know exactly where to turn when they need help most. With one call, text, or click, Indiana 211 connects people to trusted, up-to-date community resources available in their area. Hoosiers can access a wide range of essential services through Indiana 211, including: Food assistance programs

 Small Businesses, BIGG Voices!  Join us for a fun and inspiring morning celebrating our amazing local businesses!  LIVE with WIMS Radio at BIGGBY® COFFEE – Michigan City!  Friday, December 5th  8:00–9:00 AM  1222 W State Rd 2, La Porte, IN Come grab your favorite BIGGBY drink, enjoy the warm atmosphere, and hear local business owners share their stories live on air! Whether you’re a business owner or a community supporter, this is a great chance to connect, uplift one another, and highlight what makes La Porte so special.   PLUS… Gift Card Giveaways!  Stop in, say hello, and you might just leave

LA PORTE SANTA PARADE CANCELED DUE TO WINTER STORM WARNING La Porte, IN – The La Porte Santa Parade committee along with the City of La Porte announces that the annual La Porte Santa Parade, scheduled for November 29, has been canceled due to the National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for our area. The safety of our community, participants, and visitors is our highest priority. With hazardous travel conditions expected, we believe canceling the parade is the most responsible decision to protect families, volunteers, and parade participants. We share in the disappointment this brings to our community, especially during

REMINDER: Chesterton's European Market is cancelled for Saturday 11/29/25. See below for details. #wims Market Cancellation Notice for Saturday, Nov 29th Unfortunately, Mother Nature is reminding us it's winter! Due to the snowy weather conditions and concerns for everyone's safety, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Chesterton Hometown Market scheduled for this Saturday, November 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay safe, take care on the roads, and we can't wait to welcome you back next week, December 6th for Chesterton's Mistletoe Market! #chestertonhometownmarket #MarketUpdate #winterseason  

UPDATE...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulations of 7 to 11 inches possible especially northwest of a line from roughly Logansport Indiana to Warsaw Indiana to Hillsdale Michigan, to 2 to 6 inches south of US Route 24. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Hazardous travel conditions are expected Saturday through Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS

Michigan City Public Library will be CLOSED on Saturday 11/29/25 due to expected weather. FOLLOW Their FACEBOOK page for the latest information. #wims #michigancity #localradio

Snowstorm in the forecast  — be careful out there to stay heart-healthy The American Heart Association cautions that the extra exertion of shoveling snow in extremely cold temperatures can be deadly INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 28, 2025 — Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, however, shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest. In rural

The Michigan City Festival of Lights Celebration is taking place next week. This year's festivities will take place over two days and will feature a tree lighting ceremony at the 7th St Plaza, the annual Festival of Lights Parade, a Kindlmarkt, the return of the Chili Challenge, visits with Santa Claus and more! See more information on the flyer and information for the parade under the Events tab on wimsradio.com.  

Save The Dunes-Annual Opt Outside Hike at West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park located at 376 N County Line Rd, in Gary from 1:00PM-4:00PMCST. Save the Dunes invities you to join us TODAY, for a ranger led post-Thanksgiving hike instead of shopping on black Friday. This event is co-sponsored by Save the Dunes, the interactive hikes will be led by regional experts in fields such as birding, botany, insects, geology, and ecology. We'll meet on the north end of the main parking lot at West Beach at 1:00PM then take to the trails! Please dress for the weather, layer up,

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...BE SAFE * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.