10+ hour, 27+ min ago   (172+ words) In Lake County, there are lane and ramp closures on I-65 between U.S. 30 and U.S. 231. A contractor has closed the right lane of northbound I-65 near U.S. 30 and the ramp from westbound U.S. 30 to northbound I-65 through approximately Friday for road repairs. The ramp detour is to…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (110+ words) Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (228+ words) LAKE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation will intermittently close ramps at the Kennedy Ave and U.S. 41/State Road 152/Indianapolis Blvd interchanges with I-94 through the month of September. These short-term ramp closures are for cleaning and inspection of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (103+ words) On the Indiana Toll Road there are overnight closures at the Elkhart Toll Plaza (Exit 92): The Elkhart Toll Plaza is closed during scheduled overnight construction periods as part of the Indiana Toll Road’s pavement rehabilitation and toll plaza improvement project....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (128+ words) On August 28th at approximately 9:39 P.M., the LaPorte County E-911 Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding an adult female that was struck by a train near the Greenwood Avenue and South Carroll Avenue railroad crossing. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 responded to…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (497+ words) CROWN POINT, Ind. – Bill Babjak was always the picture of perfect health, from his time as a high school athlete to his extensive career in public service. Babjak joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school, then served for…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (126+ words) Mayor of Michigan City Angie Nelson Deuitch issued a statement on the Michigan City Facebook page on Tuesday regarding LaPorte County being added to the list for SNAP recipients impacted by the recent severe weather: “I am pleased to share…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (113+ words) wimsradio.com Office: (219) 809-0445 | On-Air Line: (219) 861-1632 | [email protected] Active Manhunt- Law enforcement is actively searching for an escapee in the area of I-94 near the Burns Harbor/Porter- From the Indiana State Police-Lowell FACEBOOK page. Active Manhunt- Law enforcement is actively searching for…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (134+ words) The National Weather Service has issued multiple beach hazards statements: Counties: Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Strong rip and structural currents…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (117+ words) LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — Following severe storms and widespread power outages across La Porte County, Farmed & Forged Producers Market is expanding its SNAP matching program this weekend to provide additional food purchasing support for households already facing food insecurity. For…...