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Busy Winter Storm Keeps Liberty Township Firefighters Responding to Fires, Crashes, and Emergencies Liberty Township – Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 800 block of Canyon Drive in Jackson Township on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m. After receiving updates that two vehicles were on fire in an attached garage, Lieutenant Paul McKeague requested a First Alarm assignment and the activation of a Tanker Plan. Tanker Plans 2 and 3 were later activated to ensure adequate water supply and resources were available due to the fire conditions and severe winter weather. Upon arrival, fire crews

Check out all of the great Music and Entertainment happening at 219 Taproom in Chesterton in February. Don't forget Joe and Teresa and the crew at 219 Taproom will have SPECIAL GIVING NIGHTS this Wednesday 1/28/26 and Thursday 1/29/26 to raise money for nursing scholarships in the name of Alex Pretti. No politics. Just 219 Taproom doing "our" part to honor his parent’s wishes and to keep his name alive. 219 Taproom will match the amount that is raised and set up scholarships for local nursing students. Stop by 109 S 3rd St, in Chesterton. Call (219) 728-1381 or visit

Purdue University Northwest announces 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, award winners HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced Deno Yiankes (BS’88), former President and CEO of Investment and Developments with White Lodging, has been selected for induction into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame. The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors alumni who are high-achieving leaders in their fields, involved members of their communities and who have engaged with PNW well beyond their time as students. Yiankes will be honored for his accomplishments and service during PNW’s 10th Anniversary Gala on May 29, 2026 at Hard Rock Casino

The La Porte Slicers doubled up on Michigan City Monday night in a varsity doubleheader. The Slicer girls easily defeated the lady Wolves 63-31 while the boys game was the definition of a barn burner. While La Porte lead throughout the game City stuck close and did not back down. Only three points separated the teams as the clock hit zero. The final score; Slicers 74 and Wolves 71.   Thank you to Photographer/Reporter Michael Kellems for the KILLER pictures and update. #wims #mchigancity #laporte Michael Kellems

Here is your Tuesday forecast-COLD WEATHER ADVISORY-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY .COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AMCST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. ***************************************************************** ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6

Check out the latest fun at Burn 'Em Brewing in Michigan City this Saturday 1/31 from 1pm-6pm with "LONG JOHNS ON" FEATURING Midwest Hype Robert Rolfe Feddersen Skirt CAT MAN DOG Kasim Whiting and The Bart Attacks. General Admission is $20.00. VIP is $35.00. They are located at 1215 E 2nd Street. Check out www.burnembrewing.com/events. #wims #michigancity

Michigan City Area Schools announces 2026 Teacher and Employee of the Year building finalists Michigan City Area Schools is proud to announce the building-level finalists for its annual Teacher and Employee of the Year recognition program. Each year, this program provides an opportunity for students, families, staff, and community members to recognize the exceptional educators and support staff who make a meaningful difference across our schools and throughout the City. This fall, MCAS received more than 500 nominations submitted by the community. All nominees continue to reflect the heart of our district and the positive influence our schools have on

Venezuelan National Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison-For Unlawful Possession of a Firearm SOUTH BEND – Guillermo Zarate-Martinez, 29 years old, of Venezuela, residing in Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by an illegal alien, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Zarate-Martinez was sentenced to 30 months in prison. According to documents in the case, Zarate-Martinez is a citizen of Venezuela who was in the United States illegally in August 2024 when he was found in possession of three firearms in Mishawaka, Indiana. Zarate-Martinez had

UPDATE Northern La Porte and Southern La Porte Counties on WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulation around an inch late tonight through Tuesday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph late tonight into Tuesday resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities are expected to be reduced to one quarter of a mile or less at times late tonight through Tuesday, especially across open and rural areas. * WHERE...Northern La Porte and Southern La Porte Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight

The latest from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security-There have been no county travel status changes to the travel advisory map since this 11:30 PM update on 1/25/26. Be safe in your travel-For the latest LIKE/FOLLOW THEM on FACEBOOK #wims

UPDATE from The South Shore Line -see below. For the latest download their app and LIKE them on FACEBOOK Passengers are reminded that South Shore Line will return to a regular weekday train schedule on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Hazardous weather advisories continue to be active, with a Winter Storm Warning in Indiana until 9 am, Jan. 26, and a Cold Weather Advisory in Indiana and Chicago until noon, Jan. 26. The forecasts include heavy snow and additional accumulations of 3"-6" in Indiana, with further lake-effect snow. In Chicago, dangerously cold wind chills of -20 degrees are possible. Due to

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 15 to 20 below zero. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Values will be in the single digits above and below zero during the afternoon hours before falling to 10 to 20 below zero again overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for February 2026-see below for details-questions please direct them to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana-PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE Monday, February 9, 2026 – St. Joseph County   9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.   Where: Charles Black Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619   *This distribution is sponsored by the City of South Bend and will serve 200 households.     Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Marshall County   9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.   Where: Plymouth Parks, 1660 N.

La Porte County Career and Technical Education is congratulating Teacher of the Year finalist, Health Occupations Instructor Veroniqca Koze. “This outstanding educator is now in the running for the district-wide MCAS Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced in April,” La Porte County Career and Technical Education said on its Facebook page. Learn more about this recognition at www.educateMC.net/TOY_EOY  

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory-Be safe and plan ahead- ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible due to stronger lake effect snow bands. Most of the additional snow accumulation will be in association with lake effect snow showers tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte County. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning

Coast Guard Cutters Mackinaw (WLBB 30) and Neah Bay (WTGB 105) conducted ice-breaking operations to free, assist, and escort vessels transiting the Great Lakes on Jan. 21, 2026. The Mackinaw freed and escorted the Wilfred Sykes, a 678-foot motor vessel beset by ice on Lake Huron, and the Neah Bay directly assisted the American Spirit, a 1,004-foot motor vessel icebound on Lake Erie. Both of these missions are direct results of Great Lakes District ice-breaking operations Operation Taconite and Operation Coal Shovel. These are domestic ice-breaking operations established to provide ice-breaking services to assist vessels in emergency or urgent situations,

Marquette to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week Jan. 25-31-Events, Activities Planned as Spotlight Shines on Value of Catholic Education Catholic schools continue to stand out as leaders in education by offering a unique, values-centered approach that nurtures the whole student—academically, spiritually, and socially. That excellence will be toasted as Marquette joins its educational partners in celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2026 from Sunday, January 25th through Saturday, January 31st. “Our focus as an institution is to educate the mind, shape the heart, and inspire a life of service,” said principal Katie Collignon. “Our students are not only prepared for college, but also

Franciscan Health offering Produce Prescription Program   Franciscan Health is offering the Produce Prescription Program, aimed at assisting with chronic disease management, in Michigan City and Olympia Fields in February and March.   The program focuses on managing all chronic diseases, including but not limited to diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer.   Participants need not be patients within the Franciscan Health system to participate. Participants must have pre-existing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer; screen positive for moderate to high food insecurity and complete a six-week Cooking Matters course.   Franciscan Health Michigan City is teaming

Hoosier Coho Club is having a SWAP MEET on Saturday February 7th Join the Hoosier Coho Club and Stop by the La Porte County Fairgrounds on Saturday February 7th from 9am-1pmCST for the Fish Tales and Tackle Sales Swap Meet. See attached Flyer for more information. LIKE THEM on FACEBOOK to tay updated on their Events and Activities year round.