LaPorte County man electrocuted at Merrillville work site

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for a LaPorte-area man electrocuted on the job in Lake County.

South Central School Corp. superintendent arrested

The superintendent of the South Central School Corp. was arrested Monday night on allegations he physically assaulted a school district employee.

LaCrosse High School raising money for sick student

LACROSSE | LaCrosse High School is rallying behind one of its students to receive a kidney from her father after nearly dying.

Sculptures to go up at Washington Park

MICHIGAN CITY | The art movement that has spurred a budding comeback of Michigan City's downtown will be enhanced with sculptures extending to the city's lakefront.

Chicago man gets 145 days in jail for fatal punch

LAPORTE | A 20-year-old Chicago man apologized to the parents of 17-year-old Kevin Kennelly Jr. before he was sentenced Thursday for killing their son in 2011 with a punch in Long Beach.

Michigan City school board going paperless

MICHIGAN CITY | It's a sign of the times but not everybody is happy about the Michigan City School Board going paperless.

No charges in muskrat shooting incident

A Michigan City area man will not face jail time for shooting a neighbor's house when he fired at a muskrat.

Michigan City redistricting to further close budget gap

MICHIGAN CITY | Redistricting Michigan City schools will mean fewer teachers and a further narrowing of a once $16 million budget deficit.

Laporte hospital in top 20 for safety

LAPORTE | IU Health La Porte Hospital is viewed as one of the best in terms of patient safety, according to AARP.

Justice Roberts to speak at La Lumiere commencement

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will deliver the commencement address at La Lumiere School north of LaPorte, where he graduated in 1973.

Police: Man who crashed motor bicycle was drunk

A LaPorte-area man who crashed on a motor-driven bicycle had a blood alcohol content five times the legal limit, according to LaPorte County police, who responded Friday afternoon to 0566 W. 250 South.

LaPorte man reports thousands in cash stolen from his home

LAPORTE | Thousands of dollars in cash were taken in a LaPorte burglary.

PNC students showcase their talents

WESTVILLE | Tek Lentine designed a robot that would be similar to the Mars Rover, and when it was built, the remote-controlled device worked just as it was drawn up.

Police investigate allegations of animal cruelty in Westville

LAPORTE COUNTY | Police are pursuing charges against a Westville area man who is suspected of beating his dog for killing one of the chickens he keeps at his mobile home.

Guns belonging to Chesterton police officer stolen

A Chesterton police officer had his department issued firearm stolen in an apparent burglary at his Michigan City area home.

Racer arrested again in LaPorte

LAPORTE | A once-rising star in racing midget and sprint cars is in legal trouble again.

State tourism chief aiming for more visitors

MICHIGAN CITY | A new theme to attract more tourists to Indiana and taking advantage of improved highways are strategies the state's tourism office is launching.

Tonagel chosen as new LaPorte High School principal

LAPORTE | Ben Tonagel is going back home to become the next principal at LaPorte High School.

Plans for powerboat race events in LaPorte outlined

LAPORTE | Organizers of the upcoming Maple City Grand Prix in LaPorte went over parking and other details of the boat race Tuesday night in front of about 50 mostly lakefront residents.

LaPorte considers key boxes be required for city businesses

LaPorte firefighters want immediate access to the keys of a building, not only in the event of a fire but also false alarms.

Polka party makes woman's wish come true

MICHIGAN CITY | Frania Turley, a lifelong Michigan City resident, sang polka songs on the radio before television was invented. More than a half century later she got her wish to sing again, belting out classic songs alongside a live polka band.

LaPorte man injured in crash with alleged drunken driver

MICHIGAN CITY | A Knox woman is accused of being drunk when she injured a man in a motor vehicle crash near Michigan City.

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.

Auto dealers gather in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY | People involved in the used car business from thoughout Indiana and Illinois descended upon Michigan City on Monday with an eye on increasing profits and better serving their customers.

Michigan City squad cars damaged in chase

A man was allegedly drunk when he crashed into two Michigan City police squad cars and caused a power outage during a chase.

LaPorte County positioning itself for fight with Lake County over tourism bureau

LAPORTE | LaPorte County could be positioning itself for a legal fight with Lake County in a brewing turf war over tourism.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

WESTVILLE | The green light has been given to move forward on a $34 million facility at Purdue University North Central that will give students more of a home to go to especially between long breaks in their class schedules.

Coho Classic set for Saturday, Sunday in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY | Michigan City kicks off its Lake Michigan fishing season this weekend with a salmon competition attended by anglers from throughout the region.

Griffith woman arrested on DUI charge after flipping car in Michigan City

A Griffith woman was arrested and charged with drunken driving after her vehicle came to rest upside down Sunday in the middle of U.S. 12 near Michigan City.

Valpo pair seriously hurt in crash

A Valparaiso woman Monday was listed in critical condition after a motorcycle she was riding Sunday was hit by a car.

Kingsford Heights woman dies in single-vehicle accident

LAPORTE COUNTY | A 20-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday morning near Kingsford Heights.

Old Michigan City dump leaching trash into Trail Creek

MICHIGAN CITY | More than 200 tons of rock was laid Saturday and Sunday on the banks of Treek Creek to stop more garbage at an old city dump from finding its way into the stream.

Truck mishap spills 50,000 lbs of onions onto U.S. 20

Travel on a stretch of U.S. 20 was temporarily restricted Sunday when 50,000 pounds of onions wound up spilling from an overturned semi truck near Michigan City.

8 Years for Bank Robber

A LaPorte bank robber will get help for his heroin addiction while in prison.

Merrillville girl in chase charged as adult

LAPORTE | A 16-year-old Merrillville girl found with a gun following a 15-mile police chase on Interstate 94 is being charged as an adult.

Cops: Teens arrested after chase

PORTAGE | Two teens suspected of burglarizing a home outside LaPorte led police on a 100-mile per hour chase on Interstate 94 until a crash led to their capture Thursday at the Lake/Porter county line.

LaPorte man gets probation for violating protective order

LAPORTE | A man once accused of stalking the mayor of LaPorte is back on probation for violating a protective order placed against him by another woman.

Burglaries reported at downtown LaPorte bars

LaPorte police are not sure if there's a connection in recent burglaries at two city bars.

Locals to be on 'Tonight Show'

A Michigan City native has reached another milestone in his musical career with his second appearance tonight on "The Tonight Show."

Bullet meant for muskrat sails into woman's home

A bullet fired at a muskrat in a Michigan City-area pond skipped off the water and into a neighbor's home with a woman inside.

Police: Wrong-way driver forced other drivers off the road

Police said a Union Mills man driving in the opposite lane for a mile ran several motorists off the road Sunday -- allegedly while impaired.

Downtown LaPorte fire claims life of dog

LAPORTE | A pet dog died Sunday in a downtown LaPorte fire.

New facility made possible by late LaPorte businessman

The LaPorte Salvation Army on Thursday will cut the ribbon to a newly remodeled facility made by possible by a six-figure donation in the will of late businessman Charlie Dye.

LaPorte County towns may have to borrow again

LAPORTE | Local governments in LaPorte County might have to borrow one more time to fund operating expenses before the long delay in sending official property tax bills out is finally over.

Suspects in LaCrosse armed robbery arrested after chase

Two men robbed a gas station at gunpoint Thursday afternoon in LaCrosse but with help from the victim and a customer police quickly apprehended two suspects.

Local officials learn more about vote centers

LAPORTE | Lake, Porter and LaPorte county officials heard the pros and cons of consolidating polling places into vote centers on Thursday from Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson.

LaPorte County natives relate Boston Marathon stories

Kara Mannix heard the explosions and saw the commotion, but didn't know right away about the tragedies resulted from the bombs Monday at the Boston Marathon.

Appeals panel rules against LaPorte County tourism bureau

The LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau has lost the latest round of a legal fight over its bid to lay claim to a website address, visitmichigancitylaporte.com.