The La Porte County Health Department has announced three free certified CPR classes coming up during the month of April in La Porte County.
Continue readingLa Porte County Health Department announces 3 free CPR classes in April
Free CPR training class in Michigan City January 15
The La Porte County Health Department has announced a free, hands-on CPR training class to take place next Thursday in Michigan City.
Continue readingMichigan City Fire Department performs smoke alarm canvas
According to an announcement from the Michigan City Fire Department, the department recently performed a smoke alarm canvas in the area.
Continue readingMichigan City Fire Department battles fire at Christy’s Motel
According to the Michigan City Fire Department, at approximately 4:53 PM on October 7th, A-shift responded to a report of a structure fire at Christy’s Motel, located along Highway 20, after receiving a call indicating the building was fully engulfed.
Continue readingMichigan City Police Department UPDATE on water rescue
Yesterday, WKVI reported on Michigan City rescue divers retrieving two people from Trail Creek, who were both transferred to a Chicago-area hospital for advanced care.
Continue readingMichigan City Fire Department responds to vehicle driving into water
According to the Michigan City Fire Department, on Saturday October 4th around 5:33 PM Central Time, their crews were dispatched to 100 Franklin Street for a report of a vehicle that had driven into the water.
Michigan City Fire Department to hold open house October 11
The Michigan City Fire Department has announced that they will be holding an open house on Saturday, October 11th. The Open House will take place from 10am – 1pm Central Time at Fire Station 1, which is located at 1012 Ohio Street in Michigan City.
Continue readingKite Surfing Incident Claims Life of Bremen Man
A kite surfing accident that claimed the life of a Bremen man Saturday evening in La Porte County is under investigation by Indiana Conservation Officers.
Continue readingJuvenile’s Body Recovered from Lake Michigan Saturday Night
A juvenile was recovered from Lake Michigan from the area of Washington Park Beach in Michigan City Saturday night.
Continue readingTeenager Drowns in Lake Michigan
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred last night in Lake Michigan. Emergency personnel responded to a report of two boys struggling in the water at Washington Park in Michigan City just after 6 p.m. Continue reading
LaPorte County Courthouse Evacuated after Bomb Threat
A Michigan City man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly sending a bomb threat notice by mail to the LaPorte County clerk’s office.
The employee received a letter addressed to the clerk’s office delivered by the United States Postal Service. When she opened the envelope, she found a powdery substance and a letter, according to a news release. She immediately took the envelope and the contents to the courthouse security office.
The letter stated that explosives were located in or near the courthouse, as noted in the press release. With that, the courthouse was evacuated and a request was made for the assistance of the Michigan City Police Department, LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, LaPorte County Hazardous Materials Team, Michigan City Fire Department and LaPorte County Emergency Management.
