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This week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced Governor Mike Braun's appointment of Sergeant Max C. Winchell as the director of the Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement. "A veteran Indiana Conservation Officer since 1995, Sgt. Winchell spent 28 years conducting specialized scuba, sonar, recovery and underwater investigative operations on the ICO Scuba Team," the DNR said on their Facebook page. "He has also served on 12 national wildland fire incidents and three hurricane and flood operations during his tenure." “Sgt. Winchell has been an asset to the Division of Law Enforcement for many years now, so I’m pleased

News release, Purdue University Northwest: WESTVILLE, Ind. - Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has named Jonathan Swarts, a longtime PNW faculty member and university administrator, as dean and interim director of the PNW Westville campus. The appointment became effective Aug. 17. In this new role, Swarts provides dedicated academic and administrative leadership for the Westville campus, a vital educational and community resource for the La Porte and Porter County areas. Swarts will work with faculty and staff, as well as community members, to foster a unified vision to advance high-impact growth practices and enhance student success. He oversees the academic operations

Several waves of rain, and possibly a few thunderstorms, are likely through Thursday night. High moisture content in the atmosphere will lead to periods of torrential downpours and the threat for 1 to 3 inches of rainfall on a widespread basis through Thursday night. Repeated rounds of rain over saturated soils may lead to flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas as well as rises on area rivers, including along the Rock, Fox, DuPage, Des Plaines, and Illinois Rivers. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts

The City of Michigan City announced a new way for residents to connect directly with Google related to the company’s data center project. The city shared the following statement on its Facebook page: "Residents who have questions, concerns or feedback related to the Google data center project now have another way to connect directly with Google. "Google recently launched a Facebook page dedicated to its Michigan City data center. We encourage residents who are interested in project updates — or who have questions or concerns they would like addressed directly by Google — to follow the page and engage with

More than 100 families impacted by recent storms to receive Goodwill gift cards and connections tofree community resources.   SOUTH BEND, Ind. — As families across Northwest Indiana continue recovering from the recent devastating storms that damaged homes and disrupted lives, Goodwill Industries of Michiana and community partners are stepping in to provide support.   Through a collaborative effort with the Porter County Community Foundation, NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation, Goodwill is working with local organizations to help families affected by the storms access clothing, household necessities, and other resources during the recovery process.   Hilltop House, Boys &

The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Raider Team competed at Hobart High School on Saturday, September 26. Raiders is a physically demanding competition that requires cadets to combine endurance and teamwork to succeed in each event. The events are loosely based on skills required of military special operations forces when conducting raids. The Hobart meet consisted of a 3.1-mile run, a rucksack/liter run, a gauntlet course, and a physical fitness test. The majority of events had numerous obstacles that had to be negotiated with teamwork. “Our cadets really demonstrated that ‘the strength

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, has launched Focus on the Farm: Applause to AG, a new grant initiative in partnership with the Indiana Future Farmers of America Foundation that supports Indiana’s farming, rural and agricultural communities. This new $100,000 grant program will support Indiana FFA chapters across northern Indiana through investments in agricultural education, student leadership and career readiness. Grant funding areas include: • Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grants – These are student work-based learning projects that help students gain hands-on experience. For example, a student may want

PORTER COUNTY, Ind - A pedestrain died after being struck by a train Monday, in Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department (LTVFD) said in a statement. According to the LTVFD, in the "early-morning foggy hours", Liberty firefighters were dispatched for a pedestrian vs. train on the CSX railroad tracks in Liberty Township. At approximately 4:10 a.m., emergency responders were called to the area of the CSX railroad crossing at Meridian Road and began search efforts locating the possible subject. The train engine came to rest near County Road 150 West crossing. Firefighters, equipped with flashlights and thermal imaging

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.   Tonight Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.   Wednesday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.   Wednesday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.   Thursday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

A Warsaw woman died following a crash in La Porte County on Saturday. According to the La Porte County Sheriff's Office, at 12:15 p.m., deputies responded to the 2900 north block of Fail Road reference a personal injury crash.  The initial on-scene investigation determined a 2014 Toyota, being operated by a 38-year-old La Porte resident, was traveling northbound on Fail Road. A 2024 Kia, being operated by a 71-year-old of Warsaw, was traveling southbound on Fail Road. The Toyota traveled left of center and collided with the Kia. The driver of the Kia sustained injuries and was transported to a

Storm Recovery Response Mobile Distributions for LaPorte County These distributions are made possible through the NiSource Charitable Foundation, NIPSCO and the Unity Foundation of LaPorte   Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT Prairie Meadow Park, Corner of 421 and U.S. 6, Westville, IN 46391 This distribution will serve 100 households.   Thursday, October 1, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT Pax Center, 605 Washington St., LaPorte, IN 46352 This distribution will serve 100 households.   Thursday, October 1, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN

A 36-year-old La Porte woman died after a crash this past Friday, according to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. According to police, just before 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to State Road 2 east of County Road 900 West regarding a motor vehicle crash.  The initial on-scene investigation determined a 2010 Kia being operated by a 60-year-old Medaryville resident was traveling westbound on State Road 2. A 2017 Ford, being operated by 36-year-old Kayla M. Roche of La Porte, was traveling eastbound on State Road 2. A witness traveling westbound on State Road 2 behind the Kia advised deputies the

Story Time Wednesdays, October 7 & 14 10:00am Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.   Duneland Stamp Club Thursday, October 8             4:00pm The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members welcome!   Needle Arts Club Thursday, September Oct 8 & 15       5:30pm Hello crafters! Join fellow artists for community building through stitching with the

Acclaimed Music Photographer Bobby Talamine shares stories from his new book FEMMES AT FULL VOLUME from his more than 40 years of photographing concerts Friday night to a packed house at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City. WIMS’ Ric Federighi joined Bobby onstage for some incredible conversation along with showcasing stunning photographs from the book itself. A must-have book for music and art enthusiasts. Thank you to the Trellis Press crew as well as the Lubeznik team for everything they did to make it a wonderful evening. #wims #whfb #bobbytalamine

DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility of one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, Kankakee, and Southern Will Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Today Sunny, with a high near 67.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 53.   Tuesday

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will have lane closures on I-94 between exit 40 (U.S. 20/35) and the Michigan state line starting on or after Wednesday, September 30. Crews will be conducting bridge cleaning and coating operations on the C.R. 800 N bridge over I-94, with the construction zone on I-94 necessary for access to the bridge from below. Work will begin with resurfacing of the shoulders of I-94 so that traffic can utilize these areas as travel lanes during future phases of construction. I-94 will maintain two travel lanes in

TEAM WIMS was LIVE at the Wanatah Scarecrow Festival this past Saturday as the Fest ran three days. There were over 175 vendors, along with great food, music, parade, and so much more. Check out the video and pictures from this past Saturday's event and parade on WIMS FACEBOOK. For 2027 information visit their website at www.scarecrowfest.org .   Thank you to our Events Sponsor Visit Michigan City LaPorte NIPSCO Arnett Construction & Roofing #wims #whfb

On the Indiana Toll Road in northwest Indiana, the entrance ramp from Broadway to the Indiana Toll Road eastbound (Exit 14B) is  closed from 6 a.m. CT  today through approximately 6 p.m. CT on Sept. 30, weather permitting. Motorists traveling on Broadway who need to access the Indiana Toll Road eastbound should use one of the following alternate entrances: • Buchanan St. (Exit 14A) • US 12/20 (Exit 17) The Indiana Toll Road says to allow extra travel time and follow posted signage. For updates, visit https://www.indianatollroad.org/travel-advisory/

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 67.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.   Monday Sunny, with a high near 71.   Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55.   Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

La PORTE, IN– Local seniors, retirees and caregivers are invited to explore local resources and opportunities at an upcoming expo, according to City of La Porte Park and Recreation Superintendent Mark Schreiber.   The La Porte Activity Center for Older Adults will host A Gallery of Lifestyle & Health: Expo for Older Adults and Caregivers from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Schreiber said whether you seek information or assistance, interested residents are sure to find the resources they are looking for at this event. “The ACOA is committed to providing opportunities that