The City of Michigan City is reminding Michigan City and La Porte County residents who experienced damage or losses as a result of the severe storms in August that the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is approaching. Homeowners and renters with uninsured or underinsured storm-related damage or other eligible disaster-related needs are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

State-led debris removal operations will conduct a final pass-through of the Town of Burns Harbor, City of La Porte and Town of Porter this week to remove right-of-way debris. Residents should place any remaining vegetative or construction debris from the August severe weather and flooding curbside daily through Friday morning. Normal trash collection will resume after Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.

The Michigan City Police Department recognized Lieutenant Steven Westphal as the recipient of the Michigan City Exchange Club Officer of the Year Award. "A 34-year veteran of MCPD, Lt. Westphal has dedicated his career to serving the Michigan City community with professionalism, integrity, and leadership," MCPD said on their Facebook. "Throughout his career, he has served in nearly every role

The Indiana State Police has shared information about Prescription Drug Take Back Day: On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused,

Starting on or after Thursday, October 22, U.S. 35/Indiana Ave will be closed between Osborn St and Warwick St. This closure will be ongoing through the end of the year. Closures on U.S. 35 will continue through Spring 2027 as crews work to connect with the finished portion between State Road 2/Lincolnway and Maple Ave. DETOUR: State Road 2, State