The Porter County Sheriff’s Office advised the public on their Facebook page that the Trick or Treat hours for unincorporated areas of Porter County are 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 31. Check the Porter County Sheriff's Office Facebook page for any updates.
On the Indiana Toll Road in Porter and La Porte counties, overnight ramp closures are scheduled at Exit 31 and Exit 39 of the Indiana Toll Road, on October 18, 20, and 21 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. CT. Exit 39 • October 18: Westbound Entry Ramp Closed • 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. CT Exit 31 • October 20: Eastbound Entry and Exit Ramps Closed • 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. CT Exit 39 • October 21: Eastbound Exit Ramp Closed • 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. CT Please allow extra travel time and follow all posted directions
Today Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tonight A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 57. Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 41. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 63. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free Trunk or Treat event for the community. The event is scheduled to take place, rain or shine, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Central on Friday, Oct. 23 at the hospital’s legacy campus at 301 W. Homer St. in Michigan City. DJ Jammin’ D will provide entertainment and food trucks will be available for attendees wishing to purchase food. For more information, please call Tiffany Smyers at (219) 877-1186. Franciscan Health Michigan City Franciscan Health #wims #whfb
Family Fun at the Trail Creek Fall Festival at Nelson Park Saturday October 17th from 11am-4pm. Stop by and enjoy Food, Music, Fun, costume contest and so much more. See the attached flyer for more information. #wims #whfb
La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody welcomed back Nest Community Shelter for its 3rd year in La Porte on Thursday. Dermody said on his Facebook page that Nest is for anyone who needs extra love and a warm, safe place to rest their head. If you would like to volunteer or donate to support their efforts, check them out at nestcommunityshelter.org Nest is located at 809 Washington St, La Porte, IN 46350 in the historic train depot and is operating nightly from 5:30 pm to 7 am through April 15th, 2027. Additional information can also be found on their Facebook page.
VALPARAISO, IND. — Seventeen local organizations will benefit from $138,000 in 2026 Fall Community Fund grants awarded by the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF). The following organizations and programs are receiving funding: Art Barn School of Art – $6,800 to support the 2027 exhibition season Call-A-Ride – $10,000 to purchase fuel for two vans that provide rides to residents Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy – $7,500 to repair and restore accessibility to the Trellis Overlook section of the Coffee Creek Preserve trail system Dressed for School – $10,000 to purchase new clothing for elementary and middle school children Duneland Family YMCA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at the Portage Public Library this Friday, October 16 from 9am-6pm. An Information Team will be onsite to answer questions and assist with disaster mitigation and offer preparedness information. No appointment is necessary.
Today Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Halloween is just around the corner, and there are plenty of opportunities for families to celebrate throughout Michigan City! From community events and costume contests to citywide trick-or-treating, here’s what residents should know as Halloween approaches. Saturday, October 17 | Boo at the Zoo 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Washington Park Zoo Enjoy a family-friendly day of trick-or-treat stations, Halloween photo opportunities, spooky decorations and special animal enrichment activities throughout the Zoo. Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 2–11. Advance tickets are recommended. Zoo members receive free admission with an event ticket obtained in advance.
In Jasper County, there will be overnight lane closures on I-65 between State Road 14 and U.S. 231 during the hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting on or after today, October 15. There will be alternating lane closures at C.R. 1000 W north of State Road 114 and at C.R. 600 S south of State Road 114 (mile marker 213 to 218) for bridge painting activities, with I-65 reduced to one lane overnight to safely access the bridge structure. Drivers should be prepared for changing traffic patterns during overnight hours through October 25. Construction will be ongoing on
The Portage Police Department released an update Wednesday afternoon regarding an incident that prompted Portage High School to go into a Secure status on Wednesday. Below are the update and original statements that were released on the Portage Police Department Facebook page on Wednesday: "As it was referenced in our previous post, Officers were dispatched to the area of US 6 and Airport Road earlier today in response to a disturbance possibly involving weapons. One of our School Resource Officers heard the radio call and alerted Portage Township Schools Administrators there was a potential active scene within the area of
Press Release, Purdue University Northwest: HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) and Ivy Tech Community College statewide are strengthening accessibility and affordability for college students pursuing hospitality and tourism careers through several academic transfer pathways. The institutions have introduced three transfer pathways that provide opportunities for Ivy Tech students completing hospitality and culinary arts-focused technical certificates to apply and transfer eligible credit hours toward PNW’s Hospitality and Tourism Management bachelor’s degree program. The partnership provides college students a seamless track for flexibly earning stackable credentials, gaining valuable hands-on, career-focused learning experience and preparing for hospitality workforce needs.
Millennium Station depot switch effective Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026: Beginning at 6 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, through 4 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19, 2026: All South Shore Line passengers utilizing Millennium Station on Sunday will temporarily board/detrain from the Metra Depot, located northwest of the SSL platform. This depot switch includes ALL South Shore Line Sunday trains. During this time, Metra will be performing overhead wire work in the SSL depot. After 4 a.m. Monday, all weekday passengers will return to utilizing the SSL platform. (Image source: MySouthShoreLine.com)
Today A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 66. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Thursday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The Farmed & Forged Michigan City Farmers Market is returning for one final celebration of the season, and Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and the City of Michigan City are helping make the special event more accessible for shoppers and more profitable for local vendors. The Farmed & Forged Pop-Up Market: Fall Fest will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at 800 Washington St., the market's regular location at the corner of Eighth and Washington streets. Continuing an initiative offered at the market's final regular-season event in September, the City will once
Homecoming is one of the greatest high school traditions. It brings the spirit, excitement, and pageantry of students, athletes, faculty, graduates, and the community together to celebrate the young men and women who will lead our society in the future. Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) supported MCHS’ Homecoming by providing the Color Guards for the pep rally, Homecoming Parade, and the Homecoming game, where they also provided parking support. Additionally, cadets have been supporting those in need in Michigan City by helping at the Sacred Heart Food Pantry and the Salvation Army.
News release, Indiana State Police Lowell Post: Jasper County- On Monday, October 12th, troopers were dispatched to I-65 at the 216 mile-marker for a rollover crash involving an SUV that was pulling a boat. This location is approximately 1 mile north of the Rensselaer exit (215). Preliminary investigation shows that a 1998 Ford SUV was southbound when for an unknown reason the vehicle drove into the median at a high rate of speed and rolled over. The boat/trailer disconnected from the SUV and came to rest on the median cable barrier on the northbound side of the highway. The SUV
The City of Portage is advising drivers that there are lane closures today, Oct. 14, on Central Avenue, between Willowcreek Road and Hamstrom Road. The city says motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the work area and to allow for possible delays.
Today A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
