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Tickets on Sale NOW for Warren Zeiders at the La Porte County Fair Thursday July 10th at 7:30pm. For tickets and information visit www,lpfair.com.

Tom Lounges is back on WIMS for another "KILLER" installment of MIDWEST BEAT BLUES every Sunday 4p-6p followed by "NEEDLE DROP" 6p-9p. You can listen on AM 1420, 95.1FM, 106.7FMValparaiso and we stream around the world at wimsradio.com. #wims

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned recognition as a College of Distinction for its commitment to providing a comprehensive, exceptional student experience that provides high-quality, active learning for students and ensures successful outcomes for PNW graduates. PNW is also the only public regional university in Indiana to be named to the Colleges of Distinction guide. “Purdue University Northwest is honored to be recognized as a College of Distinction institution, a third-party evaluation that reflects our strong commitment to student success and achievement,” said PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford. “This recognition highlights our dedication to providing students with the support, resources

Join William Hatczel and Dan Levy for another installment of The Sunday Blitz here on WIMS Sunday from 11a-Noon "🏈 The Sunday Blitz Conference Playoff Edition is here! 📅 This Sunday at 11 AM on WIMS 🎙️ Guests: NFL star & author Merril Hoge (@MerrilHoge), @markgrotesports, & @DonKleppin 🔥 Segments: Game Balls, Clowns of the Week, You Say It, We Play It, & BARGUMENTS! Don’t miss the playoff action! #NFLPlayoffs"

La Porte County Sheriff Ronald C. Heeg announces the Indiana Sheriffs' Association (ISA) will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 - $750 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state.   The ISA Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing, and dispensing of funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field.   To qualify for one of these scholarships, the applicant must

PORTAGE POLICE RELEASED THE FOLLOWING: There has been a warrant issued for his arrest in this case. If you know where we can locate Devin Rodriguez, please contact Detective Czilli at 219-764-5708 or call the Police Department at 219-762-3122. The Portage Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the pictured individual, Devin T. Rodriguez, a nineteen-year-old from Portage, Indiana. Mr. Rodriguez is wanted in connection with a shooting occurring on the evening of December 16th, in the 6500 block of U.S. highway 6. On Monday December 16th at approximately 4:53pm, officers responded to the Dunkin Donuts located at

Looking for a Hunter Education class? Below is a list of upcoming classes available around the state. Simply visit: https://www.register-ed.com to sign up. 1/17, 6pm, Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds, Huntingburg, IN 1/18, 9am, Patricksburg Elementary Gymnasium, Coal City, IN 1/24, 6pm, Comm. Christian Reformed Church, Demotte, IN 1/25, 9am, Robinson Twp. Conservation Club, Wadesville, IN 1/25, 10am, Atterbury FWA, Edinburgh, IN 2/1, 8am, Lost Creek Conservation Club, Terre Haute, IN 2/7, 5pm, Pulaski Co. Highway Garage , Winamac, IN 2/7, 6pm, Fountain County 4-H, Veedersburg, IN 2/11, 630pm, Kosciusko County 4-H Ext. Office, Warsaw, IN 2/14, 5pm, Oak Ridge Archery

INDIANAPOLIS – Treasurer Daniel Elliott announced that the Indiana Bond Bank assisted LaPorte Community School Corporation with project financing through its Community Funding Resource (CFR) Program. The funds will be used for capital projects throughout the school corporation. “The Community Resource Funding Program gives folks up to 25 years to pay back, with the benefit of Indiana’s strong financial position. It’s got steady payments and helps with new or old projects, so our communities can get the funds they need to get important things done, making life better for everyone,” said Treasurer Elliott. The CFR program helps local Indiana governments

Here is the latest from the Ott Haverstock Funeral Home in Michigan City regarding Poknam Novak   February 23, 1931 - January 20, 2025   Poknam Novak, aged 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.   A celebration of Poknam Novak’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with Rev. John Scott officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral chapel. Family and friends are invited to come together, share memories,

EAGLES Tribute ” Hotel California” coming to the La Porte Civic Auditorium on Friday January 24th, 2025. The Main Floor is SOLD OUT. For tickets and information check out www.laportecivicauditorium.com. #wims

WASHINGTON D.C. - During Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales’ visit to Washington, D.C., he participated in a series of productive meetings with members of the U.S. Congress representing Indiana.   As a part of these visits, Secretary Morales discussed initiatives aimed at strengthening election integrity, enhancing business landscape, and ensuring Indiana continues to be a national leader.   Secretary Morales also met with international delegations and counterparts from other states to discuss developments in election, corporate ownership reporting, business development, and securities regulation issues.   “I am grateful for the opportunity to meet with Indiana’s congressional delegation to discuss

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) online nursing programs offered through its College of Nursing earned top 100 rankings in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, released Tuesday, Jan. 21. PNW’s nationally recognized RN-to-BSN online program was once again named among the Best Online Bachelor’s programs in the U.S. This program offers an avenue for busy nursing professionals to earn an affordable, accelerated and convenient degree option and gain additional skills and credentials needed to advance their careers. PNW’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) online program also was

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Michigan City Produce Prescription Program, 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 course is presented through a formal relationship between

Here is your wonderful Wednesday forecast-enjoy-COLD WEATHER ADVISORY-be safe. If you are traveling into Southwest Michigan and Michigan in general be prepared for snow and difficult travel conditions. .COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and

Anthony Adams House Inc Presents the MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUTH & TEEN EVENT at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa on April 4th and 5th. Anthony Adams House wants to acknowledge you and your efforts. Complete an application and let us know why you feel you’re the Most Influential Youth of 2025. Or do you know a youth that’s making a difference, and you want to nominate them. Whether you’re making straight A's, volunteering in your community, school, sports, band or you started a small business we want you to know we see you! Submit your application and let us know

MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’ 11-week ‘Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead’ class to start February 4 MICHIGAN CITY, January 16, 2025 – The Salvation Army of Michigan City is launching another session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World” set to begin on Tuesday, February 4. Classes will take place every Tuesday at The Salvation Army, 1201 Franklin Street, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited to 20 participants. Those interested may register by calling The Salvation Army at (219) 874-6885. Classes will meet every Tuesday

Tomfoolery is back in time for Valentine's Day!! We're proud to return to the Orak Shrine in Michigan City, IN to support our Shriner friends! This annual event never fails to sell out, so please order early!! Comedians Brian Hicks, Jan Slavin, and John McCombs will be in the house!! Rock legend Rocken Horse will provide the rockin' jams!! Please join us on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the beautiful Orak Shrine in Michigan City!! It's JUST FOR LAUGHS!! For tickets and information check out www.tomfooleryfunclub.com or call 219-228-0674. #wims #nwi #michigancity #localradio

According to the Town of Chesterton- Motorist charged with OWI after driving through scale house on I94 just east of Chesterton A motorist was arrested Saturday night, Jan. 18, after driving through the scale house serving eastbound I-94, located just east of the Ind. 49 exit, the Indiana State Police is reporting. According to the ISP, the motorist drove her 2022 Chevrolet “through the entrance to the scale house at a high rate of speed,” “struck the metal entrance gate,” then “continued through the scale lanes, colliding with several street signs and light poles,” before coming to rest “on the

Garbage pick-up has been suspended for today, Tuesday, Jan. 21 because of the subzero temps. We will run our routes into Saturday if necessary. If you don't get picked up on your normal collection day this week, no need to call. Just leave your trash out, and we will get to it this week. Thank you for your patience.

Business hours only WARMING SHELTERS available in Valparaiso The Chesterton town hall, 726 Broadway, will remain open around-the-clock through Wednesday, Jan. 22, when the frigid weather is expected to break. Other warming shelters are available in Valparaiso during business hours: *VALPARAISO YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. *PORTER COUNTY LIBRARY, 103 Jefferson St. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. *CoACTION, 2001