The Michigan City Police Department has announced the hiring of Officer Stephen Klimczak. Officer Klimczak was officially sworn in at the Michigan City Police Department Monday by Chief Forker and Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch. "We are proud to have Officer Klimczak on our team!" the MCPD said on their Facebook page.
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values around 100 degrees expected. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Overnight low temperatures in the low to mid 70s. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Anita J. Piper , 89, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:10 am in Aperion Care - Michigan City, Michigan City, Indiana. A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will take Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 am in Mary Mother of Mercy Catholic Parish-St. Mary's Campus, 10th & Buffalo streets, Michigan City, Indiana with Rev. Daniel Raab officiating. Burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana. Arrangements are being handled by the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana. Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church 411 W. 11th St. Michigan
Press release, Indiana Department of Health: INDIANAPOLIS - State health officials and emergency healthcare partners statewide have joined together to make Indiana only the third state in the nation to end the practice of emergency medical services being diverted from hospitals due to over-crowding in the emergency department and hospital. This practice, which involves hospitals diverting ambulances to other facilities during times of high patient volume, was often used as a temporary measure to alleviate crowding but could lead to unintended consequences on patient care. Hospital diversion has been found to increase transport times, create EMS shortages, delay and reduce
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Tonight A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Following the severe storms that caused widespread damage and extended power outages across Northwest Indiana, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary continues to provide direct financial assistance to residents of Lake, Porter and La Porte counties who are facing storm-related expenses. As households continue to recover, Catholic Charities is assisting eligible residents with specific financial needs resulting from the storms and their aftermath. Storm Relief assistance may be available for: • Food replacement due to storm-related power outages • Insurance deductibles related to storm damage • Essential home repairs resulting from storm damage • Household appliance replacement
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Tri‑Township School Corporation is proud to be named an official recipient of the 2026–2027 Indiana K‑12 Robotics Competition Grant, awarded by the Indiana Department of Education. The grant recognizes districts that demonstrate strong STEM programming and provide students with hands-on engineering opportunities. Tri‑Township’s robotics program has become one of the district’s most celebrated student initiatives, earning statewide and national attention for its achievements. In recent seasons, Tri‑Township teams have: Qualified for the Indiana VEX IQ Elementary State Championship for the third time, with Team 46390B earning top placements and demonstrating advanced engineering design skills. Placed 13th at the Indiana VEX V5
NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Ram Construction Services of Michigan Inc will have lane closures on State Road 10 between U.S. 41 and C.R. 400 W beginning on or after Wednesday, September 2. State Road 10 will be reduced to one lane through late September for a bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance project at Beaver Lake Ditch. Temporary traffic signals will be installed to direct traffic. INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and be prepared to wait for the temporary traffic signal. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time when driving through this area
This morning at approximately 11:20, Troopers responded to a semi crash on I-94 EB near Kennedy Ave. both eastbound and westbound lanes were closed for a period of time in order for the medical helicopter to land and transport the patient that is in critical condition. Westbound lanes have all reopened as of this time and one lane eastbound is now open. *******PHOTO and STORY Courtesy of the Indiana State Police Lowell FACEBOOK page
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Indiana DNR – Law Enforcement Division, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two adults found on a parcel of property located in the 11000 west block of CR 1500 South. Afternoon Shift Patrol Deputies responded to the property last night after the male and female were discovered deceased. The decedents have been identified as 60-year-olds Patricia J. ROSENBAUM and Todd A. ROSENBAUM, both of Wanatah. The preliminary stages of the investigation indicate this was an isolated incident. There is no immediate threat to the public, and investigators do not
Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Wednesday A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
MICHIGAN CITY, IN, - The City of Michigan City and Michigan City Special Events is proud to announce the return of Michigan City’s most requested event, Oktoberfest, presented by Arnett Construction. The four-day festival, being held in Washington Park over Labor Day weekend, September 4 through September 7, will feature over 50 music and entertainment groups, as well as local and regional food, art, craft and merchandise vendors. Entertainment will be spread over three stages. The Oktoberfest Stage, located in the Oktoberfest Tent, the Stop Zero Cantina Pavilion, and the Stop Zero Cantina Upper Deck will feature a variety of
CROWN POINT, Ind. – Bill Babjak was always the picture of perfect health, from his time as a high school athlete to his extensive career in public service. Babjak joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school, then served for 32 years as a Crown Point police officer. He retired as deputy chief in 2005 and later worked for the Department of Homeland Security’s Indiana division. He rounded out his career by serving as Public Health Coordinator for the Lake County Health Department. He was always proactive about routine screenings and exams and all of his labs, including cholesterol
NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Ram Construction Services of Michigan Inc will have alternating lane closures on U.S. 41 between C.R. 1150 S and C.R. 1400 S starting on or after Wednesday, September 2. U.S. 41 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance projects over Montogomery Ditch and the Iroquois River. Lane closures and traffic patterns will switch as work progresses, with construction ongoing through mid-October. INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when traveling through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise
The Indiana DNR is introducing its new K-9 officer trainees, Shadow and Sprig. The two labrador retrievers will complete K-9 School in the spring and will be partnered with Officers Jim Schreck in District 8 in southern Indiana and Officer Pat Malia in District 10 in northwest Indiana. Photos credit: Indiana DNR La Enforcement / Facebook
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will close State Road 8 between C.R. 400 W and State Road 39 on or after Wednesday, September 2. State Road 8 will be closed for approximately three weeks for a bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance project. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 421, U.S. 30 and State Road 39.
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Monday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Monday Night A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Tuesday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing on Wednesday, September 2 regarding a proposed intersection project at State Road 49 and C.R. 950 N/Calumet Ave. The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to interact with the project team, review the unique features of the proposed intersection improvement project, and provide official public comment on the preferred alternative. Project documents are available for review at bit.ly/SR49CalumetAveCR950. As proposed, the project involves the construction of a Modified Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) with a Median U-Turn (MUT) to improve the operational safety of the intersection. Instead
Bristol Myers Squibb expansion set to create high-wage jobs, advance radiopharmaceutical innovation in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced RayzeBio, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb Company, plans to significantly expand its life sciences footprint in Indiana, further solidifying the state’s reputation as the Radiopharmaceutical Capital of the World . The company will further its investment in its radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, establishing a new facility in Whitestown and creating up to 100 new, high-wage jobs at its Indianapolis and planned Whitestown locations by the end of 2029. “As a state, we are investing in our life sciences sector like never before, with
