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Update: 2nd person dies from injuries in La Porte County crash
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — In an update to a fatal crash that occurred this past Friday on State Road 2, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has shared information that a second person, Elvin Nuest, died as a result of injuries sustained. Police say the investigation remains open…
One person dead following crash in La Porte County
A 36-year-old La Porte woman died after a crash this past Friday, according to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. According to police, just before 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to State Road 2 east of County Road 900 West regarding a motor vehicle crash. The initial on-scene…
Indiana State Police investigate fatal motorcycle collision on I‑94
NORTHWEST INDIANA — Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday on I-94 that involved two motorcycles and a passenger car, according to police. Just after 8:10 p.m., troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving two motorcycles and a…
Man arrested, accused of child molesting
A man has been arrested and faces charges of child molestation after an investigation in La Porte County. The La Porte County Sheriff's Office arrested 40-year-old Matthew Lukac on two counts of child molesting. On Aug. 31, a detective was assigned an investigation following a…
D’MARCUS THOMPSON FOUND GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED MURDER!
Late into a Friday night, a jury deliberated the fate of D’Marcus Thompson. Mr. Thompson was arrested in June 2025 for the murder of Traven Armstrong, and the attempted murder of Christopher Armstrong. After a long, four day trial, on Friday, Sept 11th, the jury returned a mixed…
Indiana State Police Trooper Fired Upon; One Suspect in Custody, One Found Deceased
LaPorte County- This afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m., an Indiana State Trooper was flagged down by a concerned citizen who reported two suspicious individuals walking ... [FULL STORY] The post Indiana State Police Trooper Fired Upon; One Suspect in Custody, One Found…
The City of Michigan City is aware of a social media exchange involving an individual claiming to be a parking enforcement employee. The latest from the City of Michigan City and My Michigan City, Indiana
STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF MICHIGAN CITY The City of Michigan City is aware of a social media exchange involving an individual claiming to be a parking enforcement employee with the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department. We have confirmed that this individual is not…
Indiana State Police trooper fired upon; one suspect in custody, one found deceased
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police say a person was found dead and a suspect is in custody after an incident in which a trooper’s patrol vehicle was struck by gunfire. On Friday afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m., an Indiana State trooper was flagged down by a…
Michigan City Fire Department Citizen Recognition – Lifesaving Award
A Michigan City resident was recognized Tuesday for his actions during a house fire that officials say helped save a person trapped on a second-story deck. The Michigan City Fire Department release the following statement: At the Michigan City Common Council Meeting on Tuesday,…
Police investigate after person found shot in Michigan City
A man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Thursday in Michigan City. According to police, at approximately 1:24 A.M., officers received a Flock Raven gunshot detection notification coming from the area near East Coolspring Avenue and Dody Avenue. The dispatch center…
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…
August 2026 Severe Weather Response
August 2026 Severe Weather Response Severe weather moved quickly across Northwest Indiana on Tuesday, August 11, leaving communities throughout the region with widespread power outages, downed trees, flooding and significant storm damage. While Michigan City was fortunate to…