NFL legend Mike Ditka, who revolutionized the tight end position before becoming the head coach of the world champion 1985 Bears and a towering figure in the city of Chicago, has passed away. Thank you for the memories Coach Ditka. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and fans.

Today Sunny, with a high near 69.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 52.   Saturday Sunny, with a high near 75.   Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.   Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

News release, Indiana DNR:  The State of Indiana Tree Nursery program is now accepting orders for spring pick-up or delivery. Orders will be accepted until inventory is exhausted. Each year the Vallonia State Tree Nursery grows millions of high-quality, native trees for Indiana residents to purchase and plant. Indiana DNR operates two tree seedling nurseries. The Jasper-Pulaski State Tree Nursery

News release, Lubeznik Center for the Arts: The new mural, painted by artist Alex Ann Allen, was facilitated by Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars provided by the City of Michigan City for neighborhood beautification efforts. The mural reflects the creativity and vision of the community it serves. Allen developed the

On Wednesday, October 7th, it took a jury an hour to convict Marcus Ballinger of Murder. After a three day trial in Michigan City, the jury came back with a Guilty verdict. Murder in Indiana has a sentencing range of 45 to 65 years. Mr. Ballinger will be sentenced in early November in Superior Court 1. Prosecuting Attorney Sean Fagan