News across LaPorte County

Food Bank of Northern Indiana – Storm Recovery Response Distributions in LaPorte County
Storm Recovery Response Mobile Distributions for LaPorte County These distributions are made possible through the NiSource Charitable Foundation, NIPSCO and the Unity Foundation of LaPorte Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT Prairie Meadow Park, Corner of 421…

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…

Michigan City shares new way for residents to connect with Google about data center project
The City of Michigan City announced a new way for residents to connect directly with Google related to the company’s data center project. The city shared the following statement on its Facebook page: "Residents who have questions, concerns or feedback related to the Google data…
MCHS MCJROTC Raiders compete at Hobart High School
The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Raider Team competed at Hobart High School on Saturday, September 26. Raiders is a physically demanding competition that requires cadets to combine endurance and teamwork to succeed…

Here is your Wednesday forecast
Today A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Thursday Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of…

Here is your Tuesday forecast
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Tonight Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Wednesday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Wednesday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Thursday A chance…

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…

Here are the latest happenings and events at the Michigan City Public Library
Story Time Wednesdays, October 7 & 14 10:00am Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through…

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…