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LA PORTE, Ind. (May 20, 2026) – The La Porte Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees has approved the appointment of Kristin Smith as Principal of Hailmann Elementary School, effective with the 2026-2027 school year. Smith succeeds Zach Huber, who was named Director of Curriculum and Instruction earlier this spring. Smith brings more than two decades of experience in Northwest Indiana schools to her new role. Most recently, she served as the Data and Grants Coordinator for Michigan City Area Schools. Previously, she was the Principal of Edgewood Elementary School, where she led a K-6 building with 340 students

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The Michigan City Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to the homicide of a 14-year-old Michigan City resident. On May 15, at around 4:30 p.m., the Michigan City Police Department received a call regarding a juvenile that was shot in the 300 block of West 11th Street. Officers responded to the scene and located 14-year-old Michigan City resident Devin Porter suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Responding officers provided life saving measures to Porter before LaPorte County EMS transported him to Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City where he later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators from the Investigative

The Ogden Dunes Police Department is expecting a big turnout for Saturday’s Pavilion Grand Opening at Kratz Field. Because of this, ODPD will close Hillcrest Road from the sandtrack to Ogden Road between 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Police say to use Diana Road to enter and leave town during that time. There will be a designated area for golf cart parking.

LA PORTE, Ind. – As the 2025-26 school year winds down in a few weeks, La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) is recognizing 31 staff members retiring this spring, a group whose combined service to Slicer students totals 888 years. The retirees were honored Thursday evening at the district's annual recognition gala, hosted by the La Porte Educational Development Foundation. The retirees represent nearly every corner of LPCSC's work, including classroom teachers, special education staff, support staff, maintenance, technology, and central office. The group includes several educators with 40 or more years of service to the district, as well as

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.   Friday Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Friday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.   Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.   Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.   Sunday A slight chance of showers and

VALPARAISO, IN – The MAAC Foundation, in partnership with Northwest Health, proudly celebrated the graduation of its Winter 2026 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy students during a ceremony Monday, May 18, 2026 at the MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus. The EMT profession requires dedication, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in some of life’s most critical moments. Throughout the academy, graduates completed rigorous coursework, hands-on medical skills training, and realistic emergency response scenarios designed to prepare them for the challenges of serving their communities as emergency medical professionals. These students demonstrated commitment, teamwork, and compassion while building the knowledge and confidence necessary to

In Porter County, Church Street in Crocker will be closed at 8 a.m. today, May 21, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. It will reopen at approximately 5 p.m. Friday, May 22. The reason for the around-the-clock closure is a storm sewer installation along Church Street between 1050N (LaHayne Road) and Center Street. Residents of Church Street will be able to access their homes from Center Street (via Tower Street) but not from 1050N.  

It is normal for students to tone down their extracurricular activities as the school year winds down, as they start focusing on their final exams. Though they recognize the importance of doing well on end-of-semester tests, the cadets of the Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC ) have also continued to support Michigan City Area Schools (MCAS) and the community. Among their community service events were supporting the Michigan City Salvation Army, the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, the MCAS Wolfie’s Night Out, and Color Guards for the LaPorte County Law Day and the

SOUTH BEND – On May 14, 2026, Terrence Baker, 46 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Baker was sentenced to 109 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. “As a convicted armed robber who also had a felony conviction for possession of cocaine, the Defendant had no business possessing a firearm when he shot approximately 8 times at an occupied house located in a residential neighborhood

A 37-year-old La Porte woman miraculously survived an unfortunate and frightening incident Monday morning, according to the La Porte County Sheriff's Office. The woman was operating her 2012 GMC Acadia northbound in the 3100 north block of Fail Road when a large tree located off the west side of Fail Road fell to the east and on top of the woman’s vehicle. Police say the woman was trapped inside the vehicle and later extricated from the driver’s seat. She was airlifted from the scene and transported to a regional hospital for advanced medical treatment. No further updates were given on

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office released statistics from a recent U.S. 20 traffic safety project. Last Wednesday, the sheriff's office participated in a multi-state traffic safety project along U.S. 20. Agencies from twelve (12) states - Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts - partnered to raise awareness and reduce crashes on U.S. 20. The Sheriff’s Office was included in the project due to the high volume of crashes on U.S. 20 in La Porte County. Deputies worked the project during peak travel times - specifically during the mid-morning and mid-afternoon hours.

La PORTE, IN (May 20, 2026) - The City of La Porte Police Department today announced Captain Chae Uhlemann will take over as the new Assistant Chief, according to Police Chief Matt Drangmeister. Uhlemann will replace former Assistant Chief Jim Ferguson, who recently stepped down from the position. An 18-year veteran of the department, Uhlemann is the current Chief of Detectives and has also served as the Physical Tactics Instructor, Taser Instructor and Bike Patrol Officer. With his vast experience and leadership skills, Drangmeister said he believes Uhlemann is a great fit for this new role. "Chae has dedicated nearly 19 years

American Legion Skwiat Post 451 in Michigan City RIDE TO REMEMBER with the Wall Gang underway at 8am this morning. Salute our Veterans. Memorial Day Parade Monday Morning. For more information check out their FACEBOOK page. #wims See less

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 61.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.   Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.   Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 71

Michigan City Area Schools has announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children. Children must be present to receive their meals. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Free meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:

Make sure you come hungry to the MC Food and Music Fest on May 23 and 24 at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park! Saturday and Sunday 11am-7pm. Parking Rates Apply. More information can be found at https://michigancityin.gov/city-event/mc-food-music-festival-2026/

Lubeznik Center for the Arts and LOK Wishing Tree Foundation Partner with Community for Safe Home Art Project   MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation are partnering with Northwest Ind. this spring in the name of safety. Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), located in Michigan City, will host youth service partner organizations in La Porte County to begin the annual Safe Home Art Project.   The project, co-created by LCA and LOK Wishing Tree Foundation, is designed to educate area youth about carbon monoxide (CO) and

In La Porte, sections of Lake, Central, and Hawthorne are closed today and Thursday for final paving, the City of La Porte announced. This final step will complete the raw water line project in this area and reopen the roads.

Deputies investigating fatal crash on U.S. 20 in La Porte County from the La Porte County Sheriff's Office One person died following a crash on U.S. 20 early Sunday in La Porte County. Just after 12:45 a.m., deputies responded to the area of U.S. 20 and Michigan Street for a crash involving a passenger vehicle and commercial motor vehicle (CMV). The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Jon Sikorski and assisting deputies determined the following had occurred. The crash scene was located on U.S. 20 several hundred feet west of Michigan Street. U.S. 20 traffic is restricted in this area