News across Greater Michigan City

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…

Dr. Stacey Leva appointed president, CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City
News Release, Franciscan Health: MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Stacey Leva, DO, MMM, FAAFP, CPE, was officially welcomed as president and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City during a Missioning Ceremony last week. A Missioning Ceremony is a sacred event in the Franciscan Alliance…

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…

Indiana signs BEAD contracts, deploying $400 million in statewide broadband
News release, Indiana Broadband Office: INDIANA - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced 122,000 Hoosier homes and businesses will receive high-speed, reliable broadband service through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Twenty-four internet service…

INDOT to host public hearing regarding U.S. 35 and Johnson/Severs Rd
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing on Thursday, October 8 regarding a proposed intersection improvement project at U.S. 35 and Johnson/Severs Rd. The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to interact with the…

La Porte named Indiana Chamber’s 2026 Community of the Year
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named the City of La Porte its 2026 Community of the Year. La Porte was selected by an Indiana Chamber panel based on factors including economic development, quality of life, affordability, new housing, business investment, and revitalization…

Here is your Friday forecast
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 62. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Mrvan Announces Department of Education Grant for CCSJ
Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program. Specifically, CCSJ will receive $1,443,864 to improve and strengthen the institution's…

The Br8k Room: Break Away
The Br8k Room: Break Away Ask Nik and Amanda to explain The Br8k Room, and eventually they’ll tell you the same thing they tell just about everyone else: "You just have to experience it." The Br8k Room is a family entertainment center built around experiences that are a little…

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐌 & 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘-The Latest from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office
This morning at 8:30 AM, Deputy Josh Smith responded to the campus of the South Central Community School Corporation regarding the suspicious behavior and activity of a student. Deputy Smith met with corporation personnel in the rear parking lot and was provided with additional…

Braun Announces diesel relief following request led by Rep. Pressel
Governor Mike Braun has announced temporary diesel fuel relief for Indiana farmers following a request from a group of state lawmakers led by State Representative Jim Pressel of Rolling Prairie. Pressel sent a letter to Braun this week asking the governor to allow farmers to use…