News across Porter County
Porter County Sheriff’s Office hosting winter clothing drive
The Porter County Sheriff's Office is holding a winter clothing drive. They are asking for donations of men’s and women’s new to gently used sweatshirts, pants, coats, shoes, hats, and gloves. The Porter County Sheriff's Office says if you are interested, reach out to Allison at…
Indiana Dunes National Park Releases 1600 Lab Grown Native Mussels into the Little Calumet River to Improve Water Quality
PORTER, Ind. — Indiana Dunes National Park recently celebrated the release of more than 1,600 native fatmucket mussels (Lampsilis siliquoidea) into the East Branch of the Little Calumet River. The individually tagged mussels are the first group raised from larvae to subadult size…
Congratulations to the The City of La Porte and Mayor Tom Dermody on being named Yamaha Community of the year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations from TEAM WIMS. Mayor Tom will be on WIMS on Friday morning with Ric Federighi at 7:15a on AM 1420, 95.1FM and 106.7FM in Valparaiso and FACEBOOK LIVE
INDIANA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CITY OF LA PORTE AS COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR!!!! Thank you to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for naming the City of La Porte the Yamaha Community of the Year!!! We’re honored and grateful to have the work happening all across our community recognized at…
City of Valparaiso, Jefferson Park neighbors to host tree planting event
The City of Valparaiso and Jefferson Park neighbors will host a tree planting on Saturday, October 3 at 200 East Park (2501 McCord Rd.). Supported by a $3,000 Neighborhood Improvement Grant, the project will result in the planting of approximately 19 to 22 trees. (Image credit:…
Town of Chesterton reminds Porter County residents of early voting
The Town of Chesterton is informing residents in the area of early voting times and locations. Below is early voting and voting center information from the Town of Chesterton Facebook page: EARLY VOTING in Indiana to begin on Tuesday Oct 6 EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE *8:30 a.m. to 3:30…
Ivy Tech Valparaiso to Host Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair Oct. 5
Community event will connect students, employees and community members with mental health resources, wellness activities and support VALPARAISO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will host its Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair on Monday, Oct. 5, bringing…
Valparaiso Breaks Ground on Weston Street Stormwater Project
Press Release by City of Valparaiso: The City of Valparaiso has broken ground on a major stormwater infrastructure project designed to reduce flooding, improve stormwater management and continue the City's long-term effort to separate stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. The…
Ivy Tech Valparaiso to offer free FAFSA assistance during College Goal Sunday
VALPARAISO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will welcome students and families on Sunday Oct. 4, 2026, for College Goal Sunday, a free statewide event designed to help Hoosiers complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event begins…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by train in Porter County
PORTER COUNTY, Ind - A pedestrain died after being struck by a train Monday, in Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department (LTVFD) said in a statement. According to the LTVFD, in the "early-morning foggy hours", Liberty firefighters were dispatched for a…
Vulnerable Town of Chesterton residents may now apply for up to 1K to defray cost of removing private hazard trees
The Town of Chesterton released on their Facebook page, information on how vulnerable residents may now apply for up to 1K to defray cost of removing private hazard trees. The town released the below information: "The Town of Chesterton will make $20,000 available to elderly,…
New 24/7 SaveHEART Station and AED at installed at Woodland Park in Portage
The Porter County Health Department announced on their Facebook page that the department was able to fund and coordinate the installation of their newest 24/7 SaveHEART Station and AED at Woodland Park in Portage. The department said with them were Portage Fire, Portage Police,…
9/11 25th Commemorative T-Shirts
Portage Fire Department selling 9/11 Commemorative T-Shirts