Remains found near Michigan City to receive DNA testing

MICHIGAN CITY | Authorities are hoping science can shed light on the identity of human remains found Friday in a wooded area west of Michigan City.

Gallery: Valparaiso at LaPorte football game

View photos from the Valparaiso at LaPorte football game.

Gallery: Chesterton at Michigan City football game

View photos from the Chesterton at Michigan City football game.

Valparaiso at LaPorte football game

Valparaiso's Bryon Duncan runs for more than 200 yards during the game Friday night at LaPorte High School.

Valparaiso at LaPorte football game

Valparaiso junior linebacker, Alex Bales, bats the ball thrown to LaPorte during the game Friday at LaPorte High School.

Valparaiso at LaPorte football game

Valparaiso's Alec Judy runs up the field Friday at LaPorte High School.

Valparaiso at LaPorte football game

Valparaiso's Alex Abney hits the LaPorte quarterback during the game Friday night at LaPorte High School.

Valparaiso at LaPorte football game

Valparaiso's Stephen Simms runs the ball during the game Friday night at LaPorte High School.

Valparaiso at LaPorte football game

Valparaiso's Bryon Duncan runs for more than 200 yards during the game Friday night at LaPorte High School.

Valparaiso at LaPorte football game

Valparaiso's Bryon Duncan runs for more than 200 yards during the game Friday night at LaPorte High School.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Chesterton sophomore defensive back, Andrew Ralph, attempts to intercept as Michigan City sophomore wide receiver, Donovan Wilson, attempts to stop him during Friday's game at Michigan City's Ames Field.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Chesterton senior, Adam Lara, attempts to run past Michigan City defensive back, Ryan Washington, during Friday's game at Michigan City's Ames Field.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Chesterton junior wingback, Joe Troop, attempts to evade Michigan City players as he runs the ball during Friday's game at Ames Field in Michigan City.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Chesterton senior fullback, Zac Jenks, runs the ball with Michigan City senior linebacker, Kevin Kreighbaum, close behind during Friday's game at Ames Field in Michigan City.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Michigan City resident Tracy Rivera cheers in the stands for his team with fellow fans during Friday's game against Chesterton at Ames Field in Michigan City.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Chesterton senior fullback, Zac Jenks, left, celebrates with senior wingback, Adam Lara, after a touchdown during Friday's game against Michigan City.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Michigan City senior lineman, Duston Fanson, left, and senior lineman, Darian Webb, cool off during Friday's game against Chesterton at Ames Field.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Chesterton senior fullback, Zac Jenks, scores a touchdown as Michigan City senior defensive back Troy Rivera attempts to stop him during Friday's game at Ames Field in Michigan City.

Chesterton at Michigan City football game

Chesterton senior, Adam Lara, runs the ball as Michigan City freshman defensive back, Ryan Washington, looks on during Friday's game at Michigan City's Ames Field.

Chesterton hopes Katsafaros is ready for sectional play

Chesterton junior quarterback Chris Katsafaros is expected to play when his Trojans open Sectional 1 action against Michigan City. The standout signal-caller has been out with an injury in recent weeks.