Michigan City High School principal resigns

MICHIGAN CITY | The principal at Michigan City High School resigned due to allegations of inappropriate cellphone conversations with a former student.

Long Beach man charged in shooting death of his wife

LONG BEACH | A man and his wife from the upscale community of Long Beach were fighting when a gun kept inside the home went off, killing the woman, according to LaPorte County officials.

Two Michigan City schools placed on lockdown as precaution

MICHIGAN CITY | Two schools in Michigan City were placed on lockdown today due to some nearby gunfire.

Bank robber who tossed stolen cash onto interstate sentenced

SOUTH BEND | A man who robbed a Michigan City-area bank in April then led police on a chase through the region while throwing money out of his vehicle is heading to a federal prison.

More drug arrests at LaPorte High School

LAPORTE | Two more drug-related arrests have been made within the past week at LaPorte High School.

Cass-Clinton firefighters seriously hurt in crash

LAPORTE COUNTY | Two volunteer firefighters from Wanatah were seriously hurt Sunday morning in a crash apparently caused by the blinding sun.

Report: Boat race raises millions for local economy

LAPORTE COUNTY | The Great Lakes Superboat Grand Prix in Michigan City brought about $7.2 million into the local economy, according to a report.

South Central coach charged with stealing concession money

UNION MILLS | A volleyball coach at South Central Junior/Senior High School is accused of taking hundreds of dollars in concession money.

LaPorte students hear story from Valpo father who lost daughter to heroin overdose

LAPORTE | A retired Valparaiso podiatrist last week played a recording for 2,000 LaPorte High School students. The recording was of the 911 call he made after finding his daughter submerged in the bathtub after she had just used heroin.

Lake patrol treasurer could face jail time if funds not repaid

LAPORTE | The former treasurer of LaPorte Lake Safety and Patrol could be jailed if he doesn't repay more than $15,000 officials said he embezzled from the organization.