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Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. says the department was notified about a new twist on an old scam affecting Lake County residents. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by the Merrillville Police Department about a man who had been targeted by scammers while he was attempting to bond his wife out of jail. The fraudsters told the man before his wife could be released, he would need to pay for an ankle monitoring bracelet. The phony company even texted the man a QR code to make the payment. The man withdrew cash and submitted the payment to this

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Programs rankings, released April 8.   PNW’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), offered through its College of Nursing, were both noted among top graduate nursing programs.   PNW’s MSN program offers advanced nursing practices and clinical training to gain additional skills and qualifications for health care roles. PNW’s MSN also offers tracks such as Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist concentrations. The DNP program prepares experienced nursing

In St. Joseph County, there will be lane closures on U.S. 20 between U.S. 31 and Ironwood Dr on or after Tuesday, April 15. U.S. 20 will have alternating lane closures during daytime hours through late May for bridge deck sealing, guardrail repairs, pavement repairs, and pavement markings. This is punch list work for the two bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance projects over Miami St and York Rd that began in 2024. Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns in the area and delays during peak times. INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when driving through this area and follow

Franciscan Health, partners bring Move with the Mayor to Michigan City-check out the in studio interview at WIMS from 4/7/25-click here-https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18tDqkwTox/   MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health Michigan City is partnering with the city and the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention for a new initiative in May and June aimed at helping residents get moving to improve their overall health and well-being.   “Prioritizing health and wellness is essential for building a stronger, more vibrant community and Move With The Mayor empowers residents to take active steps toward a healthier lifestyle,” Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson

Goodwill Announces 15th Annual Little Black Dress Dinner, Fashion Show and Designer Boutique on April 24th in South Bend SOUTH BEND, IN- Goodwill Industries of Michiana’s Little Black Dress Fundraiser, a premier event that supports local community programs, will take place on Thursday, April 24, from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Four Winds Event Center in South Bend, 3000 Prairie Avenue. This one-of-a-kind event features dinner and a fashion show along with an upscale, brand-name pop-up boutique. All proceeds from the event benefit Goodwill’s education, training and job placement programs that strengthen Northern Indiana communities. “This is our 15th year,

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - An INDOT contractor will close State Road 55 for two consecutive projects beginning on or after Tuesday, April 15. State Road 55 will first close at Tully Ditch between 221st Avenue and 231st Avenue through early May. Once work is complete in this location, State Road 55 will then be closed at Brown Ditch between 205th Avenue and 221st Avenue through mid-May. These closures are for bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance projects. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 2, I-65 and State Road 10.

FREE WORKSHOP for Neck and Shoulder Pain from Chesterton Physical Therapy Chesterton Physical Therapy in Michigan City is having a FREE WORKSHOP for NECK and SHOULDER PAIN on Thursday April 17th from 1pm-2pm. Learn effective techniques to relieve neck and shoulder pain. Ask questions & get expert advice with NO OBLIGATIONS. Join Chesterton Physical Therapy and WIMS on FACEBOOK LIVE as well. For more information check out their website at www.chestertonpt.com or call their Michigan City location at 219-898-4360.  #wims #nwi #loclaradio #michigancity

Join The Duneland Chamber at Chesterton's European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We're located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31. Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to

Awesome Evening with Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch at the “Sold Out” Mayor’s Charitable Gala Empowering Neighborhoods at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa on Friday evening. Thank you to all of the sponsors and to our WIMS Event Sponsors, including The City of Michigan City and Mayor Angie - Michigan City NIPSCO Derrick Wayne Arnett Arnett Construction & Roofing #wims #nwi #michigancity #localradio My Michigan City, Indiana

A Porter resident was burglarized while being distracted by suspects posing as contractors on Friday, according to the Town of Porter Police Department. At approximately 1:30 p.m. a citizen was victimized by two males in a distraction burglary on Beam Street, according to the Porter Police Department. The suspects were posing as home contractors. While occupying the homeowner at the door, another suspect entered the residence and stole items that included jewelry and medication. The suspects in this crime are described as white or possibly Hispanic males wearing reflective vests and driving a black hatchback passenger car. Police say if

LAKE & PORTER COUNTIES, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will have overnight lane closures on I-94 between I-65 and State Road 149 beginning on or after Monday, April 14. I-94 will be reduced to one lane in one direction at a time during the overnight hours of approximately 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through late May. There will be no restrictions during daytime hours. These overnight closures are to install permanent pavement markings and raised pavement markings after pavement patching work last fall. Work will take place up to six nights a week but will

The Town of Chesterton announced on their Facebook page that Spring Cleanup Week will be observed, as always, during the third week of April: Monday through Friday, April 14-18. The Town of Chesterton says both leaves and brush will be collected, although residents must separate the two into different piles, and those two piles must be left at curbside. Leaf vacs are too large to operate easily or safely in alleys. Assistant Street Commissioner Dan Moy told the Town Council said, “Don’t wait until the last moment to rake but get started early. My recommendation is to do it before

LAKE & PORTER COUNTIES, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will have lane closures on U.S. 12 between U.S. 12/20 and State Road 249 beginning on or after Monday, April 14. U.S. 12 will have alternating lane closures for a resurfacing project through mid-July. Flaggers will direct traffic in the area where work is occurring. INDOT encourages drivers to consider safety for all by slowing down, using extra caution and driving distraction-free when travelling in and around all work zones.

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced following a national search that Richard Sévère will join the university as dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS), effective July 1, 2025. Sévère most recently served as associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Valparaiso University. As associate dean, his accomplishments included oversight and leadership of the College of Arts and Sciences’ 17 departments, management of the college’s budget and growth of research opportunities for faculty members in the college. Sévère held earlier leadership appointments as chair and faculty member in the department of English and

Michigan City, IN - The 2025 XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix will run from July 28 to August 3, featuring many new and exciting additions designed to make the event bigger and better than ever. “We have commitments from each race class, and we’re expecting a record number of race teams attending this year’s race,” said Jack Arnett, CEO of the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We had to expand our pit area to make room for the additional boats—attendees will see a whole new and exciting layout this year.” “VIP tickets went on sale April 1st, and we

The Michigan City Police Department gave the following update on last Friday's officer involved shooting: The Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division has completed their interview with the Michigan City Police Officer involved in the April 4, 2025 shooting of an armed suspect. The Officer who fired his weapon during this incident was Sgt. Michael Oberle. Sgt. Oberle is a fifteen (15) year veteran of this agency. Sgt. Oberle is currently on mandatory administrative leave, with pay, per department policy. The Michigan City Police Department would like to thank the Indiana State Police and the LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office for

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - INDOT is hosting a public information meeting on Thursday, April 24 regarding proposed improvements to the intersection of State Road 2 and Larrison Boulevard/Strawberry Road. The proposed project would convert the existing intersection with stop signs to an interchange. The project goal is to make the intersection more efficient and safer for motorists in anticipation of increased traffic in the area. The project also includes the widening of Larrison Boulevard and Strawberry Road in the interchange, plus the construction of new bridges necessary for the overpass. Additional design elements may be added as the project develops.

Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced his Community Conversations to be held throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Congressman Mrvan stated, “I invite residents to attend one of my Community Conversations that I will be holding on April 24, 2025.  I believe these opportunities allow me to hear directly from constituents and better represent our collective interests in our nation’s capital.  Additionally, I will provide a brief update on the 119th Session of Congress and my work on the House Appropriations Committee.” Thursday – April 24, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. – Michigan City - City

Press Release, Franciscan Health: Agreement gives city employees access to multiple healthcare services LA PORTE, Ind. – The City of La Porte’s Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday approved a partnership with Franciscan’s HEALTHeACCESS to give city employees and their families access to a variety of healthcare services with no out-of-pocket costs. “The care and wellbeing of our employees is a top priority for our team,” La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said. “In the ever-changing world of healthcare, it is important to identify dependable partners. I believe we’ve found that in Franciscan with their HEALTHeACCESS program and I

Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Olympia Fields, Ill., Crown Point, Ind. and Michigan City, Ind., which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers for fresh produce every month for six months. Participants must have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, heart disease or cancer and have moderate to high food insecurity as determined by a screening process and complete a four-week Cooking Matters course. They need not be patients within the Franciscan Health system to participate. The program will meet