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STARKE & MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on State Road 23 in Starke County and State Road 10 in Marshall County next week. State Road 23 will be closed between State Road 8 and U.S. 30 starting on or after Monday, August 31. State Road 10 will be closed between Juniper Rd and State Road 19 on or after Wednesday, September 2. Scrub seal operations will take place for approximately two days on each roadway during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should seek alternate routes. This

On July 28th, 2026, a Circuit Court jury convicted Nayeemul Malik of Possession of Cocaine, a Level 4 Felony. It was a two day trial. Mr. Malik will be sentenced on August 28th in Circuit Court. A Level 4 Felony is punishable from 2 to 12 years, with an advisory sentence of 6 years.   Prosecuting Attorney Sean Fagan commented: “I’m a big fan of Deputy Wade Wallace. His professionalism and experience has been cited in Indiana case law as an exemplar of what to do.   He was the main witness in this case. Can’t say enough good things

INDOT has announced that Bleck Road over I-94 in La Porte County is now open after a full bridge deck replacement. INDOT says other improvements include new elastomeric bearing assemblies within the semi-integral end bents, splice plates to create continuous girders and replace the previous pin and hanger connections, new shear studs, new bridge deck railing, improved drainage with new curb and riprap turnouts, as well as a fresh paint job. County Line Road over I-94 also reopened earlier this week after bridge repairs.   Photo credit: INDOT Northwest / Facebook

The latest from the Michigan City Police Department on a female struck by a train Friday evening August 28th near Greenwood and South Carroll Avenue-FOLLOW the MCPD FACEBOOK page for the latest Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 were dispatched to an area near the Greenwood Avenue and South Carroll Avenue railroad crossing at approximately 9:39 P.M. on August 28th for an adult female that was struck by a train. The female was transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries. The Investigative Division responded to the scene and assisted officers with the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident

The Indiana State Police Lowell Post has been requested to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred Friday evening involving officers from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and Gary Police Department. Check out the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post FACEBOOK page for the latest details-see below The Indiana State Police Lowell Post has been requested to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred Friday evening involving officers from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and Gary Police Department. One suspect is deceased and no officers were injured. The incident took place near 4th Ave./Broadway in Gary. No other information is immediately available

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Sunday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.   Monday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

It’s The 17th Annual Fox Park Music Fest on Saturday August 29th. Proudly presented by The Guardian Riders. It’s twelve straight hours of live music, great food, cold drinks, kids’ activities, and community spirit… all supporting our local veterans and active‑duty military. Bring the whole family — kids 12 and under get in free, and veterans attend free with ID. Tickets are just seven dollars in advance, ten at the gate. Join us at Fox Park in La Porte, rain or shine, and stand with The Guardian Riders as we give back to the heroes who gave us everything. Check

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that within the past 30 days, Detectives Alex Pishkur and Derrick Deck, of our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, have investigated cases resulting in the arrests of two individuals accused of offenses involving crimes against children. 20-year-old Drew J.Pratt, of La Porte, was arrested July 27 for 11 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). 24-year-old Devin M. McCoy, of La Crosse, was arrested August 28 for five counts of Child Exploitation. “These types of investigations require countless hours of specialized investigative work, digital evidence examination, coordination,

The Valparaiso Police Department released a statement on an incident involving a squirt gun at the Valparaiso High School football game Friday: "During this evening’s football game, a brief but concerning incident occurred, which we wanted to share with our community. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, families, and visitors remain our highest priority. An elementary student brought a squirt gun into the stadium that was realistic looking in nature and began brandishing it among spectators. A vigilant parent observed these actions, notifying a nearby Valparaiso Police officer who immediately responded and removed the item from the student.

The Town of Chesterton shared the following statement on their Facebook page Thursday regarding a Porter County Sheriff’s Police officer being disciplined for "violating the department’s policy regarding the use of Flock Safety license plate readers." A Porter County Sheriff’s Police officer has been disciplined for violating the department’s policy regarding the use of Flock Safety license plate readers (LPRs), Sheriff Jeff Balon is reporting. “The Porter County Sheriff’s Office does not normally comment on investigations involving internal affairs matters,” Balon said in a statement released today, Thursday, Aug. 27. “However, in light of the national focus on the issues

The Portage, Valparaiso, and Boone Grove compost sites have all re-opened today, Friday, Aug. 28, and are resuming their normal business hours, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. The Town of Chesterton released the following information: *VALPARAISO, 2150 W. Lincolnway. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. *PORTAGE, 6451 U.S. 12. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. *BOONE GROVE, 546S 400W. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. "IDENTIFICATION WILL NOW BE CHECKED AND LOGGED Going forward, we will be checking ID and documenting the names and addresses of those who

News Release, Indiana Department of Homeland Security: INDIANAPOLIS -- Beginning Friday, Aug. 28, Indiana disaster survivors will be able to meet directly with state, county and FEMA teams at multiple Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRICs). Representatives at these centers will provide in-person assistance, answer questions and help homeowners and renters apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Survivors should file an insurance claim first. Individuals with homeowners, renters or flood insurance should file a claim before applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA does not duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If a policy does not cover all disaster-related expenses, survivors may

Today Sunny, with a high near 77.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.   Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.   Sunday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82

On Wednesday, August 26th, a jury spent many hours deciding the fate of Breon Ware. Mr. Ware was originally scheduled for trial earlier in August, but the trial was delayed due to the August Derecho. With the loss of power and issues around the Region, the trial was continued until Monday, August 24th. Over a three day trial, the jury heard evidence from the State and Defendant, regarding Murder charges, aggravated battery, and unlawful possession of a firearm.   Mr. Ware was charged with the September 2025 murder of Aaron Stingley of Laporte. The jury, hearing the evidence, delivered a

JOIN RIC FEDERIGHI AND TEAM WIMS ALL WEEKEND LONG! One of Michigan City’s most beloved traditions returns Labor Day Weekend, September 4–7th, 2026, at Washington Park. Oktoberfest is the City’s most requested annual event, bringing together residents and visitors for four days of great food, live music, and community celebration. The festival features multiple live music stages with dozens of performances, along with local and regional food vendors and a wide variety of art, craft, and merchandise vendors from across the region. Families and friends can enjoy a festive atmosphere, delicious eats, and lively entertainment, all while celebrating the end

As Northwest Indiana continues to recover following recent severe storms, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) and the NiSource Charitable Foundation are expanding support for customers and communities through a combination of customer protections, financial assistance resources and a $2 million contribution to recovery efforts. The funding will be administered through Legacy Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation and Unity Foundation, which will work with local nonprofit organizations to address ongoing community needs. "The work of recovery doesn't end when power is restored," said Melody Birmingham, executive vice president and group president of NiSource utilities. "Across Northwest Indiana, local organizations

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — Commissioner Joe Haney today announced that the cleanup of the Glycerin Traders site has concluded.   "I'm pleased to announce that clean up of the Glycerin Traders site, located in unincorporated La Porte County's Stillwell area has successfully concluded." Haney continued, "I completed the final walk through of the site last week, along with Building Commissioner Polan and EPA's Region 5 coordinator Allen Jarrell."   The cleanup was extensive, spanning from mid-2025 through the end of July 2026, and involved federal, state, and county agencies.   "When I called for an investigation into the Glycerin

Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 77.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 64.   Friday Sunny, with a high near 76.   Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the approval from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the State of Indiana’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the storms of August 11, 2026. “FEMA has announced that the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Braun for the State of Indiana has been approved. “This declaration is an important step forward for Northwest Indiana. Our families, businesses, municipalities, first responders, and community organizations have endured tremendous hardship, and they need every available resource to recover and rebuild. “I thank Governor Braun, our local officials, emergency management

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health is teaming up with Michigan City Elston YMCA to offer a free Cooking Matters class. Participants are invited to prepare and taste a new recipe. The class will highlight healthy food swaps, tips for budget-friendly grocery shopping, proper cooking techniques, general nutrition tips and more. The class is scheduled to take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Michigan City Elston YMCA, 1201 Spring St. in Michigan City. Participants should enter through Door L. The class is free, but space is limited and registration is required by