A release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office this week reads as follows:
Continue readingUnion Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 schedule update for today
Today is the day that Union Pacific’s Big Boy Number 4014 Steam Engine, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, will be making a stop in Knox.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office shares updates on Deputy Jonathon Samuelson
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has released another update on the recovery of Deputy Jonathon Samuelson, who continues to undergo intensive inpatient rehabilitation following a shooting in late May of this year.
Continue readingSuspect in North Judson hit and run arrested
On July 7th, 2026, a North Judson man was taken into custody by Starke County Sheriff Deputies stemming from the recent hit and run fatality in North Judson.
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office update on Deputy Jonathon Samuelson
A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office shares an update on deputy Jonathon Samuelson, who was shot a few weeks ago.
Continue readingUPDATED: Parking information for Mobile Food Distribution today in Hamlet
The Northern Food Bank of Indiana is hosting a mobile food pantry distribution today, December 4th, at the James R. Hardesty Hamlet-Davis Township Fire Station & Community Center, scheduled to take place from 10am to 12pm Central time, while supplies last.
Continue readingUPDATE: Entrance Change for upcoming public hearing on data center moratorium
STARKE COUNTY – According to a notice from the Starke County Planning Commission Administrator, there is an update to the entrance for the upcoming December 4th public hearing in regards to a data center moratorium.
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 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 readingUpdate on Vehicle Crash at US 20 and Fail Road; Arrest Made
LA PORTE COUNTY – The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has released more information and made an arrest related to a vehicle crash that occurred at US Highway 20 and Fail Road on Thursday May 8th.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Receives Updates on Police Station Renovations
Members of the Winamac Town Council received a couple of updates about renovations to the new police station during their meeting Monday evening. Town Marshall Mike Buchanan said that a new building on Main Street was purchased back in January and renovations started around March. He predicts they’re approximately 4-6 weeks away from occupying the new space.
During the Town Manager report at the meeting, Brad Zellers told members all that’s left to do is ceiling, door and flooring installation, as well as work that needs done in the parking lot. Continue reading
Minor Injuries Reported Following Investigation of Multi-Vehicle Pileup in LaPorte County
The investigation has been completed on a crash in LaPorte County on Tuesday that left several of the parties injured.
