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The City of Valparaiso's Human Relations Council invites the community to apply for its new 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, designed to spark ideas and support efforts that advance inclusion and education.  𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎.  Learn more and apply by visiting tinyurl.com/ValpoCulturalGrant

Jackson Township – Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to three separate brush/grass fires that were called in after the fires were unable to be controlled by the homeowners of residences in Jackson Township, Porter County. One early night fire in the dark was reported by a nearby neighbor that showed evidence of a fire that was left unattended at one property and then had spread through a ravine towards other residences through a forested area. The fires contributed to approximately 3-acres in total being burned between the incidents. The first fire occurred shortly before noon (March 14) that sent

TEAM WIMS celebrates another  "SOLD OUT” Event with the Duneland Chamber of Commerce on their 10th Anniversary of Corkscrew & Brew. Beautiful Weather, Wonderful Vendors, Incredible Sponsors, Awesome Community Support.  Thank you to our WIMS EVENT Sponsors including: The Duneland Chamber of Commerce, Chesterton's European Market, Arnett Construction & Roofing and NIPSCO. #wims #nwi #localradio #chesterton #duneland

TEAM WIMS having a blast on Saturday with Terry Greetham and Eric Williams with Michigan City Special Events at the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Michigan City. Beautiful weather, Awesome people, Community Fun and Family Fun. Thanks to everyone that came out. Thank you to our WIMS EVENT Sponsors including: Michigan City Special Events, NIPSCO, Arnett Construction & Roofing, General Insurance Services, and Arby's of Michigan City. #wims #nwi #localradio #duneland #chesterton

This past Wednesday, Troopers from the Indiana State Police Lowell Post, along with Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED), participated in a traffic enforcement blitz focusing on I-80/94 and I-65. The blitz resulted in the following statistics being compiled: 85 Traffic tickets 110 Warnings 66 Left lane violations (trucks over 10,000 lbs.) 39 Inspections 7 Criminal arrests 5 Crash reports taken 2 O.W.I. arrests Lt. Terrance Weems, Commander of the Indiana State Police Lowell Post, commented on the results, “The Lowell Post, along with our partners in CVED, remains committed to monitoring our

An Indiana Department of Transportation contractor will resume bridge work on I-65 between State Road 2 and State Road 10 on or after Monday, March 17. Overnight lane closures will be utilized during the hours of around 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approximately ten days to set up the traffic configuration for phase three of this project. Overnight lane closures will begin on the northbound side first and then continue southbound. The phase three traffic configuration will have northbound traffic shifted to the right. Southbound traffic will be split, with the left lane as a counterflow lane on the

Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on Friday announced the details of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students from Indiana’s First Congressional District. Each year, the Congressional Institute and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor the Congressional Art Competition as an opportunity to promote the artistic talent in each Congressional District. Congressman Mrvan stated, “I look forward to hosting the Congressional Art Competition in Indiana’s First Congressional District again this spring.  This competition is an opportunity for high school students to showcase their artistic skills, creativity, and passion for our region with a work of art to

Press release, Indiana State Comptroller: STATEHOUSE — State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla recently voted to further ensure investment options for the State’s deferred compensation retirement plan, Hoosier START, are chosen and monitored for the prioritization of objective financial factors over non-financial environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. “By focusing solely on financial factors, we not only prioritize the best possible retirement investment options for State of Indiana employees and retirees, but also uphold our fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of plan participants,” said Comptroller Nieshalla. “This policy amendment adds an additional safeguard for participant’s retirement funds.” The Indiana

The Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club is announcing up to $10,000 in scholarships for 2025 CHS graduates. Five scholarships will be offered at up to $2,000 each: *DIRK BAER SCHOLARSHIP: For a student seeking a degree in liberal arts with demonstrated financial need. *GEORGE KRIVISKEY SCHOLARSHIP: For a student seeking a degree in the sciences. *WARREN H. CANRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP: For a student seeking a degree in a vocational or trade field. *WARREN CARMICHAEL SCHOLARSHIP: For a student seeking a degree in a public service field. *ALFRED P. NELSON SCHOLARSHIP: For a student seeking a degree in education. “Chesterton-Porter Rotary is pleased to

A man was arrested after allegedly setting a hotel room on fire in Michigan City, according to the La Porte County Sheriff's Office. Thursday night at 11:24 p.m., a deputy responded to the Microtel Inn (9834 West 400 North) just beofre regarding an unknown problem in Room 214. From the second-floor hallway, the deputy attempted to make contact with the room occupant, 50-year-old Calvin Kinney. The attempts to check the status of Kinney were unsuccessful and gray smoke began to emanate from underneath the room door and out into the hallway. The fire alarm was activated for the safety of

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announced lane closures will be taking place on U.S. 6/State Road 51 at I-94 beginning on or after Monday, March 17. Alternating lane closures will occur between Old Hobart Road and 22nd Avenue for approximately two weeks for traffic signal work. There will also be lane closures on the ramp from westbound I-94 and eastbound and westbound I-90 (Indiana Toll Road) to northbound State Road 51. This is pre-work ahead of the U.S. 6/State Road 51 bridge replacement over I-94. This extensive bridge project will be ongoing through 2026.

La Porte, IN – Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL), La Porte County Family YMCA (the Y), and City of La Porte are thrilled to announce the beginning of an exciting new chapter: the development of a new community recreation center, managed by the Y, in the city of La Porte. This initiative marks a significant step forward in HFL and the Y’s commitment to be a driving force and a major influencer for a healthier La Porte County. The new community recreation center will be the Y’s La Porte center of operations. The Y team looks forward to providing

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced following a national search that José R. Sánchez will join the university as dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective May 1, 2025. Sánchez most recently served at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts, where he held positions as dean and professor of the School of Science and Engineering and founding dean of the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences. His accomplishments included securing transformative gifts to establish endowed professorships and research initiatives, significant expansion of sponsored research, the addition of several market-responsive undergraduate and master’s programs, and

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department and several other agencies are investigating a house explosion in unincorporated Hebron, Indiana. Police say three men were seriously injured. It happened at about 6:15 p.m. Friday at a home in the 4200 block of West 181st Avenue. Investigators are still trying to determine a cause for the explosion. Two men, ages 49 and 39 are hospitalized with serious burns. A third man, 64 years old, is hospitalized with burns and other injuries from the blast. Preliminary information indicates the men had been working to clean out the home at the time. The house was

The La Porte Water Department's spring water system flushing is set to begin this weekend, according to La Porte Water Superintendent Tim Werner. Beginning Sunday, March 16 and continuing for four to five weeks, crews will be out to flush fire hydrants throughout the community Sunday through Thursday between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Werner reminds residents that this process is a critical part of maintaining the city’s water quality and infrastructure. "Hydrant flushing is nothing new to our residents, as it happens every year," Werner said. "Still, we like to take the opportunity each time to

A police pursuit Wednesday afternoon ended with the fleeing driver fatally crashing into a tree, according to the La Porte County Sheriff's Office. Just before 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies responded to the area of County Road 150 North and County Road 500 West regarding a wanted person, 44-year-old Robert F. Bartels, who was operating a pickup truck. At 4:04 p.m., deputies located a vehicle matching the above description traveling northbound on County Road 500 West. Police say a traffic stop was attempted, however the vehicle failed to yield, and fled westbound on County Road 250 North from County Road

The Indiana Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to watch for crews trimming/removing trees along the state right of way through the end of March. INDOT says trees often need to be trimmed or removed in areas where road construction will occur so many crews will be out ensuring this is done before April 1. Tree clearing can only occur during inactive bat season, generally Oct 1-March 31 in Indiana, unless permission is granted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. INDOT is asking drivers to slow down and give these crews plenty of room to work.

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public that citizens are again being targeted by subjects calling and claiming to be an employee of the LCSO. The LSCO said on its social media that all unexpected telephone calls from anyone claiming to be affiliated with the agency should be immediately terminated.  

A 30-year-old man died Wednesday after a motorcycle crash in La Porte County, according to the La Porte County Sheriff's Office. Just after 11:30 a.m. deputies responded to the intersection of U.S. 35 and County Road 400 South regarding a personal injury crash. The initial on-scene investigation determined that a 2023 Ford, being driven by 68-year-old of La Porte, was in the process of turning left from southbound U.S. 35 to eastbound County Road 400 South. While doing so the driver of the Ford failed to yield to a motorcycle traveling northbound on U.S. 35 causing the crash to occur.

Get Ready for the 2025 Michigan City St. Patrick's Day Parade this Saturday starting at 1pm-LINE UP below. TEAM WIMS will be broadcasting the Parade on FACEBOOK LIVE starting at 1pm. Michigan City Special Events has released the official line-up for the 2025 Michigan City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade kicks off this Saturday at 1:00 PM and will run from 9th St. to 4th St. Don't forget to bring a canned food item for Real Housewives of La Porte County! #wims #michigancity #nwi #localradio Thank you to our WIMS EVENT Sponsors including: Michigan City Special Events Arnett Construction