News across LaPorte County
Acclaimed Music Photographer Bobby Talamine shares stories from his new book FEMMES AT FULL VOLUME to a packed house Friday night
Acclaimed Music Photographer Bobby Talamine shares stories from his new book FEMMES AT FULL VOLUME from his more than 40 years of photographing concerts Friday night to a packed house at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City. WIMS’ Ric Federighi joined Bobby onstage…
Activity Center for Older Adults’ resource expo returns next month
La PORTE, IN– Local seniors, retirees and caregivers are invited to explore local resources and opportunities at an upcoming expo, according to City of La Porte Park and Recreation Superintendent Mark Schreiber. The La Porte Activity Center for Older Adults will host A Gallery of…
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Announces Participation in Notre Dame Arts Biennial
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) received a generous $15,000 grant from Notre Dame Arts Initiative to support an upcoming exhibition, "Heidelbergology: Is It Art Now?" The exhibition will feature work by Tyree Guyton, the 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist, and…
Here is your Monday forecast-DENSE FOG ADVISORY
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility of one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, Kankakee, and Southern Will Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and…
I-94 to have lane closures east of U.S. 20/35 in La Porte County
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will have lane closures on I-94 between exit 40 (U.S. 20/35) and the Michigan state line starting on or after Wednesday, September 30. Crews will be conducting bridge cleaning…
32nd Annual Wanatah Scarecrow Festival draws great crowds all weekend
TEAM WIMS was LIVE at the Wanatah Scarecrow Festival this past Saturday as the Fest ran three days. There were over 175 vendors, along with great food, music, parade, and so much more. Check out the video and pictures from this past Saturday's event and parade on WIMS FACEBOOK.…
Travel Advisory: Broadway entrance to Indiana Toll Road eastbound closed through Sept. 30
On the Indiana Toll Road in northwest Indiana, the entrance ramp from Broadway to the Indiana Toll Road eastbound (Exit 14B) is closed from 6 a.m. CT today through approximately 6 p.m. CT on Sept. 30, weather permitting. Motorists traveling on Broadway who need to access the…
Here is your Sunday forecast
Today Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Monday Sunny, with a high near 71. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
HIP Work Requirements Updates: New Town Halls Added and Date Change
The Indiana FSSA has given the following update for HIP Town Halls including a new Town Hall added and a date change to the Valparasio date: Upcoming Town Halls FSSA, in partnership with Covering Kids & Families, will host a series of public town halls across the state to help…
Here is your Saturday forecast
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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…