There will be four free CPR classes in La Porte and Michigan City this November, with morning and afternoon options, the La Porte County Health Department recently. Sign up and learn more at https://heartsafelpc.com/events/ (Screenshot: La Porte County Health Department / Facebook)
Join the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department and WIMS for the NWI Thrive Michigan City Public Open House and get a look at plans in progress for the Pine Street Trail Spur, Discovery Hub, and 11th Street Station. This is your chance to see what's being considered, ask questions, share ideas, and help shape the future of our community. Thursday, November 5 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM First United Methodist Church, 121 E 7th Street, Michigan City Whether you live, work, play, or invest in Michigan City, your perspective matters. Stop by, bring a friend, and be part of
The La Porte County Election Board published the following update Tuesday night and provided the following statement to their Facebook page, along with unofficial results for Election Day voting only: "UNOFFICIAL Results for Election Day Voting ONLY. This is the first batch. The Early Voting/Absentee By Mail/Travel Board numbers will be released once available. Keep in mind, the second batch is a little over 14,000 voters. This is the first batch. The Early Voting/Absentee By Mail/Travel Board numbers will be released once available. Keep in mind, the second batch is a little over 14,000 voters."
Today Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Thursday Night A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Friday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Stop by and check out everything that is happening in November at 219 Taproom in Chesterton. Family friendly, great food and service, and so much more. See the flyer for this months happening. Stop by 109 S 3rd St, in Chesterton. Call (219) 728-1381. Visit their website at www.219taproom.com. #wims #whfb #chesterton #duneland
Join us this Friday, November 6 from 4 PM -6PM at 739 Paw Paw Parkway, Westville, IN for a special celebration! We’re cutting the ribbon on our new 58‑home community expansion and showcasing the Clayton Hawthorne CrossMod Home. Enjoy appetizers, an open bar, and networking with local leaders, business professionals, and community members.Let’s celebrate growth, innovation, and the future of attainable homeownership — right here in LaPorte County! Brought to you by-New Durham Estates • Westville Chamber of Commerce • Michigan City Chamber of Commerce • LEAP Partnership and WIMS Radio TEAM WIMS will be LIVE
Car Show WITH A CAUSE for Helping Hoosiers Heroes Foundation INC. this Saturday 11/7 in Crown Point Stop by and see Andrew and the crew with Helping Hoosiers Heroes Foundation INC. this Saturday, November 7, 11am–3pm at NWI Customs & Detailing, 455 E Monitor St, Crown Point. Vehicle check-in 9–10:30am, registration $25. A car show with a cause: every dollar supports Indiana veterans and first responders. 95.1FM/1420AM WIMS Her Uniform Truth Radio Show #WIMS #WHFB
Information from Indiana State Police Facebook page: INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) of the Indiana State Police recently concluded its participation in "Operation Guardian," a massive, multi-state criminal interdiction patrol designed to intercept bad actors exploiting commercial transit routes. The coordinated three-day initiative, which ran from October 26-28, 2026, brought together Indiana State Police CVED personnel alongside state troopers from 15 other participating states. Partnering agencies included law enforcement from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. Operation Guardian targeted secondary and bypass routes to
Merrillville, IN – Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement upon his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. “Tonight, our campaign was victorious, and I am deeply honored to have earned the continued trust of the people of Indiana’s First Congressional District. “I want to thank my wife, Jane, and our daughters, Genevieve and Scarlett, for their unwavering love and support. I am equally grateful to the voters who participated in this election, our dedicated volunteers, and the countless supporters who made this successful re-election campaign possible. This victory belongs to you. “Throughout this campaign, whether at campaign
Porter County Results in the LIVE LINK-from the Porter County Elections & Registration FACEBOOK PAGE Election Night Results-Polls in Porter County closed at 6pm central time. Porter County General Election 2026 Results can be viewed on The Porter County Elections & Registration FACEBOOK PAGE
"We still have many locations with voters that were in line before the 6:00 pm deadline. Please be patient as they are entitled to the ability to vote. We will update you once locations close and return to the court house"
The Michigan City Mayor’s Office, Stepping Stone Shelter, and Social Que partnered to bring the community together in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Stepping Stone Shelter for Women and the Michigan City Mayor’s Office brought the community together to close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month with an afternoon dedicated to connection, awareness, and support for survivors. Community members, local leaders, and business partners gathered to paint stones at Michigan City Hall before continuing the afternoon with a meal and community gathering at Social Que, which hosted a giveback benefiting Stepping Stone Shelter. The event took place on Friday, October
Today Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Tonight A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Wednesday Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Wednesday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Thursday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
The Indiana State Police Toll Road Post says a situation that would have resulted in a ticket at worst on Monday ended in an arrest for a felony and misdemeanor. Police say a trooper attempted to stop the driver of a Chevrolet for a moving violation near mile-marker 83 in St. Joseph County. Instead of stopping the driver fled at speeds over 100 mph leading troopers on a pursuit. La Porte County deputies successfully deployed stop sticks that deflated both front tires. The driver drove into the center median near mile-marker 54 and was safely taken into custody after a
INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture annually updates the eligibility guidelines for free or reduced-price meals and free milk served under the federally-funded National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Programs, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) shares these updated federal eligibility guidelines, including updated household size and income criteria, which can be found here for the 2026-2027 school year. Each local school corporation office and organization participating in a School Nutrition Program or CACFP has a copy of the guidelines that may be reviewed by any interested party. Additional
On October 27, 2026, Cody Smith, 31 years old, of Wabash, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Cody Smith was sentenced to 80 months in prison followed by 7 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $18,000 in restitution to the victims of the offense. Agents with the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant at Smith’s residence, and they located Smith’s cell phone. A search of the cell phone
One person died in a shooting that occurred Monday at a Walmart in Hammond, according to the Hammond Police Department. The Hammond Police Department shared the following statement on their Facebook page Monday: "At approximately 9:09 a.m., Hammond police responded to Walmart North after an off-duty Hammond police officer working store security reported that a shooting had occurred and a suspect was in custody. The preliminary investigation indicates that a male suspect was speaking with a female employee when the encounter escalated into a physical altercation. The suspect then reportedly retrieved a firearm and shot the employee multiple times. The
Today A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Tonight A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. TuesdayShowers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Tuesday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Wednesday Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
The City of La Porte is reminding residents that leaf pickup is just around the corner. Street crews will begin their first pass on Monday, Nov. 9. Once they've worked their way around the city, they'll begin the second pass immediately after. Below are some general guidelines provided by the city to help make this process as smooth as possible: 🍂 If your home is on a street WITH a curb, please put piles on the street. 🍂 If your home is on a street WITHOUT a curb, please put piles on the grass close to the street. 🍂 If
