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Food Bank of Northern Indiana June Mobile Distribution dates

Posted on May 29, 2026May 28, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has announced its mobile food distribution dates for June of this year, including dates in La Porte and Starke counties.

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Traffic construction on I-94 between S.R. 49 and U.S. 421

Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

La Porte County – The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 eastbound between mile marker 29 and 34 (east of State Road 49 and west of U.S. 421) for one night on or after today, Tuesday, May 26 to set up a new traffic configuration.

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La Porte County Deputy shot; in critical but stable condition

Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Author Becca Shepherd
Deputy Jon Samuelson and K-9 Bosco

A release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s office shared an update on Deputy Jon Samuelson.

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La Porte woman survives tree falling on vehicle

Posted on May 20, 2026May 19, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

An announcement from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office shares information about a vehicle accident in La Porte.

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US-20 Traffic Safety project

Posted on May 19, 2026May 18, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office states:

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La Porte County hazardous household waste collection event Saturday

Posted on May 13, 2026May 13, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The City of La Porte has announced that this upcoming Saturday, May 16th, there will be a Household Hazardous Waste collection event.

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Free CPR certifications for La Porte County residents throughout June

Posted on May 12, 2026May 12, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The La Porte County Health Department has announced a series of free CPR classes to be held throughout the month of June.

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Traffic configuration to change on I-94 westbound near U.S. 421

Posted on May 5, 2026May 4, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

PORTER AND LA PORTE COUNTIES, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 westbound between mile marker 30 and 36 (east and west of U.S. 421) beginning on or after Tuesday, May 5 to set up a new traffic configuration.

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Food bank of Northern Indiana mobile distribution dates in May

Posted on April 29, 2026April 29, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has announced its mobile food distribution dates for May of this year, including in La Porte and Starke Counties.

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Man arrested following neighborhood disturbance in La Porte County

Posted on April 28, 2026April 27, 2026Author Becca Shepherd
Donald H. Tharp. Photo provided by LCSO.

According to a press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on April 25 at 10:00 PM, Deputy Micah Dokmanovic was dispatched to a residence located in the 2500 east block of CR 500 South reference a neighborhood disturbance.

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Overnight lane closures on I-94 in La Porte and Porter counties

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

A release from the Indiana Department of Transportation announces that its contractor, Milestone Contractors LP, will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between mile marker 30 and 36 (east and west of U.S. 421) beginning on or after Tuesday, April 21 to set up a new traffic configuration.

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$50,000 winning Powerball ticket from La Porte County still unclaimed

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026Author Becca Shepherd
Hoosier Lottery
 

According to our reporting partners at WNDU, a lot of prize money could potentially be left on the table if a La Porte County Powerball winner doesn’t step up to claim it soon.

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La Porte County juvenile arrested for multiple felony offenses

Posted on March 23, 2026March 22, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

On Friday, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile following a several months-long criminal investigation.

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$17 million in federal funding to improve northern Indiana towns

Posted on March 5, 2026March 4, 2026Author Rusty Nixon

NORTHERN INDIANA — Small communities across northern Indiana are getting a big boost for infrastructure.

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Work to resume on U.S. 20 auxiliary two-way left turn lanes in La Porte County

Posted on March 4, 2026March 3, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

A press release from the Indiana Department of Transportation states that its contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will resume auxiliary two-way left turn lane construction on U.S. 20 between I-94 and State Road 2 on or after Monday, March 9.

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Food Bank of Northern Indiana announces March Mobile Food Distribution dates

Posted on February 25, 2026February 24, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has announced their Mobile Food Distribution dates for March, including dates in La Porte and Starke Counties.

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La Porte County Sheriff’s Office warns of new phone scam

Posted on February 23, 2026February 22, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has identified a new scam where family members of recent arrestees are being targeted.

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INDOT awards $179.8 million to local communities for infrastructure improvements

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026Author Rusty Nixon

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that $179.8 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements and sidewalk projects.

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Mobile food distribution event in La Porte February 18

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be holding a free mobile food distribution in La Porte tomorrow, Wednesday February 18th.

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Union Mills man arrested for promoting child sex trafficking

Posted on February 16, 2026Author Becca Shepherd
Jack G. Kriner. Photo shared by La Porte County Sheriff’s Office.

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the arrest of 77-year-old Jack G. Kriner, following a six-week criminal investigation.

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