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Purdue University Northwest and Society of Innovators announce plans to end collaboration agreement
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) and Innovators Northwest Indiana have agreed to end the collaboration agreement through which the Society of Innovators (SOI) has functioned under the PNW umbrella since 2018. The change will be effective Dec. 31,…
Franciscan Health Michigan City to host free baby shower
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free Way to Grow baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way in the…
YMCA La Porte Branch to temporarily close Sept. 28 – Oct. 4
The La Porte County Family YMCA announced that its La Porte Branch will be closed Monday, September 28 through Sunday, October 4 for Shutdown Week. The YMCA says during this time, their team will be completing facility improvements, scheduled maintenance, deep cleaning, mandatory…
Who & What: September 15, 2026
Two Marion County judges face misconduct allegations. Two Indiana coal burning power plants remain open, but a federal appeals court ruling could change that. Laporte County Sheriff’s Office opposes plea deal for man accused of shooting a deputy.
Here is your Tuesday forecast
Today A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Tonight Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Wednesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance…
MCHS Honors America on 9/11
Release by Michigan City Area Schools: Friday night lights took a back seat to patriotism as Michigan City High School (MCHS) honored America in a ceremony before the Wolves' first home football game. MCHS commemorated the attack on our nation on September 11, 2001, by…
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office public statement on potential plea deal offered in shooting of Deputy Samuelson case
This past weekend, La Porte County Sheriff's Office released a statement regarding a potential plea agreement being offered in the criminal case from the May 22 shooting that left Jon critically injured in the line of duty: "The men and women of the La Porte County Sheriff’s…
Here is your Monday forecast
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Tuesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Tuesday Night…
Rotary Club to Host Trivia Night to Benefit a Local Non-Profit
MICHIGAN CITY, IN – The Rotary Club of Michigan City is inviting the community to put their knowledge to the test while supporting local charitable organizations at its annual trivia event, “Trivia for Your Cause,” on Thursday, October 29, at the FOP Lodge, 416 W. U.S. Highway 20…
Franciscan Health Trauma Services hosting free car seat safety events
NORTHWEST INDIANA -- Franciscan Health Trauma Services is hosting free car seat safety events for Indiana residents during National Child Passenger Safety Month. The first event is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Franciscan Health…
LCSO: Retirement Announcement – Administrative Assistant Rebecca Popplewell
News release, La Porte County Sheriff's Office: After an extraordinary 49 years of dedicated service, Rebecca “Becky” Popplewell is retiring from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, ending a remarkable career that spans nearly five decades and an incredible chapter in the…
Here is your Sunday forecast
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before…