With dry conditions still posing a fire risk, La Porte County officials have decided to keep the county’s outdoor burn ban in place for now, and expand its area.
Continue readingLa Porte County extends burn ban, adds Lincoln Township
State Road 8 to close east of La Crosse
LA PORTE COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor LaPorte Construction Company will close State Road 8 between C.R. 875 W and C.R. 600 W on or after Tuesday, September 30.
Continue readingI-94 to have overnight lane closures in La Porte County
LA PORTE COUNTY. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 beginning on or after Monday, September 29.
Continue readingLate night crash results in OWI arrest
LA PORTE COUNTY – According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on September 22nd, 2025 at 11:04 PM, Sergeant Gabe Struss was traveling northbound on Pine Lake Avenue near Waverly Road when a southbound vehicle caught his attention as it was traveling more than the posted 35 miles per hour speed limit.
Continue readingBicyclist killed by semi in La Porte County
On September 19th, 2025 at 11:59 AM, La Porte County deputies responded to State Road 39 and CR 900 North, reference a crash involving a bicyclist and a commercial motor vehicle. The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Josh Smith and assisting deputies determined the following had occurred.
Continue readingHomeowner interrupts burglary; gets Shot
LA PORTE COUNTY – On Sunday September 21st, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reported that around 8:09 AM that morning, deputies responded to the 200 block of Lakeview Drive in Fish Lake regarding a burglary in progress resulting in one person being shot.
Continue readingFree College Scholarship Fair for La Porte, Porter, and Lake Counties September 25
The annual Scholarship Fair for Lake, Porter, and La Porte Counties is coming up, with over 40 colleges, universities, and a US Army ROTC representative on site.
Continue readingLa Porte Police Department requests public’s help locating suspect
According to information shared by the City of La Porte Police Department, they are seeking the publis’c help in locating a suspect.
Continue readingTrial for Man Accused of Hitting Buses from New Prairie Schools Postponed
According to our reporting partners at WNDU, the jury trial for Shawn Akison has been postponed.
Continue readingVehicle accident causes short power outage in La Porte and St. Joe County Sunday Evening
Sunday evening, September 7th, Kankakee Valley REMC reported a transmission interruption to their Whispering Pines substation.
Continue readingLa Porte County Family Resource Center Car Seat Safety Event September 4
There will be a Car Seat Safety Event at the La Porte County Family Resource Center. The Resource Center is located at 1232 West State Road 2 in La Porte.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana Announces September Mobile Distribution Dates for Starke and La Porte Counties
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has announced their September Distribution dates and sites for their Mobile Food Bank, including dates in La Porte and Starke counties.
Continue readingUpdate to Charges in May 8th Vehicle Crash in La Porte County
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces amended/additional charges being filed against 41-year-old Shawn Wesly Russell Akison in connection with the May 8, 2025, serious bodily injury crash (SBI) that occurred at the intersection of US 20 and Fail Road.
Continue reading2025 Neil Thompson Memorial Scholarship Recipients Recognized
According to a release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, three students from La Porte County received scholarships this week in honor of fallen La Porte County Sheriff’s Deputy Neil Thompson. The students were presented with scholarships at the La Porte County Sheriff’s Merit Board August meeting.
Continue readingU.S. 20 construction work to resume near Rolling Prairie
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will conduct alternating lane closures on U.S. 20 between C.R. 250 E and Oak Knoll Rd beginning on or after Monday, August 11.
Continue readingMan arrested, charged in deadly shooting outside Michigan City bar
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WNDU) – A man has been arrested and charged after another man was killed in a shooting this past weekend outside of a bar in Michigan City.
Continue readingI-94 to have overnight lane closures in La Porte County
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 beginning on or after Monday, August 11.
Continue readingState Road 4 bridge work converting to full road closures
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will conduct two consecutive road closures on State Road 4 in La Porte County both entering and exiting Fish Lake.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting
According to an announcement made on Wednesday morning by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating a shooting that occurred the evening of Tuesday, July 22nd inside a residence located in the 10600 south block of CR 1150 West.
Continue readingI-94 to have Lane Closures in La Porte County through July 12
LA PORTE COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 Monday, July 7 through Saturday, July 12.
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