Today A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and

LA PORTE, Ind. —More than 20 students in La Porte Community School Corporation's Health Careers program have earned their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licenses, a milestone that prepares them for immediate employment in health care and gives them hands-on experience in patient care while they are still in high school. To earn the credential, students completed classroom instruction, supervised clinical

The La Porte County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a La Porte man who was found Monday evening. Just before 7 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2900 west block of U.S. 20 regarding a report of a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies arrived a short time later, located the subject, and secured the

With warmer weather, the City of Michigan City is reminding the public of cooling centers that are around the city. "We want to remind residents that cooling centers are available throughout Michigan City for anyone needing a safe place to cool down, the City said on its Facebook page. "In general, be sure to stay hydrated, take breaks from the

In Portage, the intersection at Central Avenue and Samuelson Road is closed today from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (weather permitting) for CIPP lining. The city is asking drivers to use alternate routes.