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…

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…

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…

Here is your Thursday forecast
Today A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Tonight Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph…

Michigan City Public Art Committee to host Walking Art 5K
The Michigan City Public Art Committee is hosting its Walking Art 5K on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Millennium Plaza in Washington Park, the City of Michigan City announced on Facebook. "The event celebrates the incredible public art found throughout Michigan City, with a 5K walk…

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…

Gov. Braun appoints new director of Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement
This week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced Governor Mike Braun's appointment of Sergeant Max C. Winchell as the director of the Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement. "A veteran Indiana Conservation Officer since 1995, Sgt. Winchell spent 28 years…

Purdue University Northwest names Jonathan Swarts as dean and interim director of Westville campus
News release, Purdue University Northwest: WESTVILLE, Ind. - Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has named Jonathan Swarts, a longtime PNW faculty member and university administrator, as dean and interim director of the PNW Westville campus. The appointment became effective Aug.…

Here is your Wednesday forecast-Areas of flooding and rises in river levels possible through late week…
Several waves of rain, and possibly a few thunderstorms, are likely through Thursday night. High moisture content in the atmosphere will lead to periods of torrential downpours and the threat for 1 to 3 inches of rainfall on a widespread basis through Thursday night. Repeated…

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…