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News Release by Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO): MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) today announced that no residential customer will have their service disconnected for nonpayment through May 15, continuing its commitment to supporting customers dealing with rising everyday costs. “Many families are still making tough choices and energy bills are part of that,” said Vince Parisi, NIPSCO President and Chief Operating Officer. “This is about keeping customers connected and giving them time and support to find a payment solution that works for their situation.” In addition to the continued pause of service

In St. Joseph County, State Road 23 will have lane closures between Wolf St in North Liberty and Olive Street/Locust Road in South Bend beginning on or after Wednesday, April 8. State Road 23 will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic in the area where work is occurring. These lane closures are for road resurfacing, with road widening occurring in some locations along this stretch of State Road 23. Resurfacing work will be ongoing through the end of November. A small structure replacement will also be conducted between U.S. 20/31 and Ireland Rd as part of this

One person is dead after a crash on U.S. 35 in Starke County. On Monday just after 8:30am, Starke County Deputies were dispatched to the area of U.S. 35 north of 700 North. in the Hamlet area for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a commercial vehicle and passenger car. It was determined that a commercial vehicle carrying a roll off dumpster was traveling southbound on U.S. 35 and a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound on U.S. 35. Deputies found that a large piece of wood had fell from the roll off container of the commercial vehicle,

The Town of Chesterton is reminding drivers to be aware of two geese crossings on 1100N near nesting grounds. “Two such nesting grounds—as folks who live in Rosehill Estates or Stone Meadows or 1100 Woods well know—are the wetlands along 1100N just west of South 11th Street, and the detention ponds across the street from Dogwood Park, the Town of Chesterton said on their Facebook page. “Both will soon be nurseries for three or four mating pairs, who will undoubtedly teach their children the joys of jaywalking and the lessons of loitering.” The Town says when traveling 1100N this spring

On April 7, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm CT, the Indiana Toll Road will be performing scheduled work at the Rolling Prairie Travel Plaza (Eastbound Only). During this time there will be no entering or exiting through the plaza. The Portage and Elkhart Plaza's will be open. Also, on April 7, from 10:00 pm - 12:00 am CT, the EB Calumuet Ave Toll Plaza (Exit 5) Off Ramp will be closed for scheduled work. During this time there will be no exiting through the plaza. Please plan to use Exit 3.

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tuesday A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near

The Water Department's spring water system flushing is set to begin this weekend, according to La Porte Water Superintendent Tim Werner. Beginning Sunday, April 12 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 a very necessary part of our system maintenance,” Werner said. “We know it can be an inconvenience to residents, but it is an important

The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) recently supported the Michigan City Area Schools (MCAS) “Inspiring Young Minds” College and Career Expo, held at Barker Middle School on Thursday, March 26. Students from the district’s two middle schools and six elementary schools attended the fair. “The students were very enthusiastic and curious to learn about JROTC,” said Cadet 1st Lieutenant Payton Downs, the program’s Administrative Officer. “Many were surprised to hear that there is no military commitment associated with the program. They liked the purpose of the course: to provide leadership skills to

In Starke and Marshall counties, the will be lane closures on U.S. 30 between U.S. 35 and Union Road beginning on or after Tuesday, April 7. U.S. 30 will be resurfaced through this area, with alternating lane closures through the end of November. For the first two to three weeks, the inside left lanes will be closed at each end of the project area while median crossovers are built. Once constructed, the eastbound lanes will be converted to two-way traffic while the westbound lanes are closed for construction for phase one. The project will consist of two phases, with the

South Bend Man Sentenced to 101 Months in Prison  For Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime SOUTH BEND – On March 26, 2026, Tony Horston, 36 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Horston was sentenced to 101 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. “A violent, armed, recidivist drug dealer is

Easter Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday A 10 percent chance of rain before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tuesday Mostly sunny,

On April 6, from 7:00–11:00 pm ET (6:00–10:00 pm CT), The Indiana Toll Road will be performing scheduled work at the Mishawaka Toll Plaza (Exit 83). During this time there will be no entering or exiting through the plaza. The Indiana Toll Road says to please plan to use Exit 77 or Exit 92.

The Indiana State Police Lowell Post announced Drug Take Back Day will be on April 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lowell Post will be accepting your unused medications for disposal. "No sharps, vape pens or liquids please," ISP said on their Facebook page. 

In Lake County, there will be lane closures on State Road 912/Cline Avenue between U.S. 12 and south of 15th Avenue beginning on or after Monday, April 6. State Road 912 will be resurfaced through this area, as well as the on and off ramps at 169th/15th Avenue, U.S.12/20/5th Avenue and U.S. 20/Michigan Street, Gary Road, State Road 312/Chicago Avenue, and U.S. 12/Columbus Drive/Airport Road. State Road 912 will maintain at least one lane of travel in each direction at all times. During phase one, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane shifted to the left. Phase two will

Officers of the New Buffalo City Police Department recently participated in No Shave November extending into March raising over $700.00. All contributions were donated to Berrien County Cancer Services. NBPD says The Berrien County Cancer Services provides specialty care, equipment, and resources for cancer patients and survivors.   (Photo credit: New Buffalo Police Department Facebook page)

Today Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.   Sunday A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.   Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 34.   Monday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.   Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Press Release, Duneland Chamber of Commerce:  Duneland Economic Development Company has released applications for the Exterior Improvement Grant Program – an initiative administered by the Duneland Economic Development Company which distributes funding to projects that will improve the appearance of commercial buildings in the Town of Porter. PORTER, IN – The Duneland Economic Development Company (DEDC) made possible by the Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Porter, is pleased to announce the revitalization of the Exterior Improvement Grant Program. Applications for the Exterior Improvement Grant Program are now available. All interested commercial building owners are encouraged to submit applications to

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction Co Inc will have lane closures on State Road 912/Cline Ave at the I-94 interchange beginning on or after Monday, April 6. State Road 912 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 179th St and 177th St through early July. During phase one, the inside lanes will be closed in each direction, with traffic utilizing the outside right lanes. Traffic will switch to the inside lanes during phase two. These lane closures are for bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance work on State Road 912 over the Little

Pamela Anderson never had children of her own, so when she unexpectedly found herself caring for her husband’s six-week-old granddaughter, she wasn’t sure where to begin. The 57-year-old Cedar Lake woman said she was overwhelmed and wasn’t sure where to turn for help. She works full-time, but was on leave recovering from surgery. “It was very, very scary,” she said. “We had nothing. It was a really challenging time.” Anderson initially went to an organization in Northwest Indiana seeking help and the staff there, “made me feel really embarrassed,” she said. When Anderson was told the organization couldn’t help her

Northwest Health – La Porte Honors Medical Staff with $6,000 Donation to The Pax Center for National Doctors' Day LA PORTE, IN – In celebration of National Doctors’ Day on March 30, Northwest Health – La Porte has announced a $6,000 donation to The Pax Center, a La Porte-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity throughout LaPorte County. The gift continues the hospital's annual tradition of celebrating its physicians with a donation to a charity selected by its medical staff. The donation will directly support The Pax Center's food pantry, which has already served more than 2,100 LaPorte County residents in 2026.