Ground broken for Rumely-Allis Chalmers LaPorte Heritage Center

LAPORTE | It's hard to imagine anything else having more to do with the history of LaPorte, particulary in farming, than Rumely Co. and Allis Chalmers.

Habitat for Humanity 'Re-store' opening in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY | People will soon have an opportunity to buy kitchen countertops and other household supplies at a major discount.

Shady backyard spot shields Michigan City area cancer patient

MICHIGAN CITY | Tricia Dow was pregnant two years ago when diagnosed with skin cancer.

Suspect in retired Michigan City teacher's killing arrested in South Bend

MICHIGAN CITY | A man sought in the murder of a retired Michigan City teacher last week has been arrested.

South Shore track realignment unveiled in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY | A consensus has been reached on realigning the South Shore Railroad ttracks in Michigan City in a move aimed primarily at reducing travel times to and from Chicago.

Michigan City plans to restrict locations for adult businesses

MICHIGAN CITY | Officials here are of restricting where adult businesses can locate.

Charges filed in LaPorte homicide

LAPORTE | Jennifer Jemiolo heard thumping and went downstairs to see her mother, Kathy, not moving after being pummeled with a baseball bat and stabbed multiple times by her father, according to court documents.

Police investigating LaPorte homicide

LAPORTE | A LaPorte man who previously spent time in prison for fatally shooting a wife is back in jail accused of slaying another.

Work release center could snuff out fireworks show

LAPORTE | Powerful fireworks shows that drew thousands to LaPorte last summer may be in jeopardy of returning.

Police: More charges in Westville animal abuse case

LAPORTE COUNTY | A Westville man faces additional charges and now his wife has been arrested for alleged neglect of animals.

Dead dog discovered on leash; owner charged

LAPORTE COUNTY | A Michigan City area man could face jail time after his dog was found Sunday choked to death on a leash wrapped around the legs of a table.

Former music teacher killed in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY | Police on Friday were investigating the slaying of a second retired teacher in Michigan City in less than a year.

Plea agreement entered in Michigan City shooting death

MICHIGAN CITY | A Michigan City man has agreed to serve a 45-year prison term for the shooting death of a teenager.

Separate trial dates set for LaPorte schools' Lebo, Gilliland

LAPORTE | Separate trial dates have been set for LaPorte High School athletic director Ed Gilliland and former high school girls volleyball coach Mary Beth Lebo on allegations they failed to report suspicions of a sexual relationship between a now former coach and player.

New Michigan City High School principal named

MICHIGAN CITY | A new principal has been hired at Michigan City High School where the former principal resigned due to allegations of inappropriate contact with a student.

Police find more than a dozen guns in convicted felon home

WESTVILLE | A Westville man was arrested Wednesday after police found an arsenal of guns and ammunition inside his home after receiving a complaint of a child sex crime.

Kingsbury rail spur moving forward

KINGSBURY | The first company is close to going up at a rail spur at Kingsbury Industrial Park, and steps were taken Wednesday to make ensure the beginning of a possible job creating machine there.

9th Annual Cruise Night in LaPorte is Saturday

LAPORTE | About 400 antique vehicles will rumble through the heart of LaPorte's business district, attracting thousands of people from a wide area.

Police, coroner investigate two deaths in LaPorte

LAPORTE | A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were found dead Tuesday evening inside a home in LaPorte.

Prosecutor steps aside in case against LaPorte AD, former coach

The LaPorte County Prosecutor's Office has backed out of the criminal case involving two LaPorte school officials charged with an alleged cover up of a sexual relationship between a volleyball coach and player.

Officials expect Grand Prix to return to LaPorte

LAPORTE | Nothing is sealed yet, but LaPorte officials fully expect the inaugural Maple City Grand Prix held over the weekend at Stone Lake to return next year.

Woman sought in connection with donation jar theft

LAPORTE | Police are trying to find out who took a jar full of money being raised for the Children's Miracle Network.

Michigan City native gets NATO appointment

MICHIGAN CITY | A Michigan City native and retired U.S. Army general has been appointed by the president as an ambassador to NATO.

LaPorte area man charged with soliciting sex from girl

LAPORTE | Police from Virginia posing on the Internet as a 14-year-old girl allege a LaPorte area man tried to lure who he thought was a young girl into having sex with him.

Ex-director accused of stealing $100K from Michiana Humane Society

MICHIGAN CITY | A former official with a Michigan City animal shelter could face prison time on allegations she embezzled more than $100,000 from her workplace.

South Central school superintendent resigns after recent arrest

UNION MILLS | The superintendent of the South Central School Corp. facing criminal allegations has resigned.

Michigan City economic leader to lead regional efforts

Kevin Kieft hopes to spread his success with job creation in Michigan City to throughout Northwest Indiana.

Michigan City School Board considers stricter dress code for teachers

MICHIGAN CITY | Teachers could face a stricter dress code requiring them to dress professionally and wear clothing that does not show undergarments or tattoos.

Fundraiser on June 8 to assist injured Michigan City worker

MICHIGAN CITY | Wally Veden will never be the same after shattering his leg at work.

Traveling Vietnam memorial to stop in Three Oaks, Mich.

THREE OAKS, Mich. | The Moving Wall listing the names of soldiers killed during the Vietnam War is coming to Three Oaks.

Cops: Trouble with Croc shoe caused driver to leave road

LAPORTE | A woman's Croc shoe lodged between her gas and brake pedals Monday, sending her pickup truck careening into a wooded area Monday night in LaPorte, police said.

LaPorte woman tells cops pair used knife to rob her of cash

Police in LaPorte on Tuesday were investigating a report that two men robbed a woman of cash after one of them put a knife to her throat.

Valparaiso woman dies from injuries suffered in April crash

A Valparaiso woman involved in a motorcycle crash in Westville a month ago has died.

StyroGenie 'magically' turns food trays into paving bricks

MICHIGAN CITY | Instead of sitting in a landfill for centuries, used Styrofoam school lunch trays are now being converted to paving bricks.

Old South Shore Train Station remodeling planned

MICHIGAN CITY | An old South Shore Railroad train station in Michigan City will be turned into a restaurant adding to the ongoing revitalization of that city's north end.

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.

LaPorte unveils propane-powered buses

LAPORTE | Two new public transit buses that run on propane were unveiled Thursday in LaPorte.

Michigan City officials OK mental health facilty near homes

MICHIGAN CITY | Some Michigan City area residents have lost their bid to keep a mental health treatment facility out of their neighborhood.

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.

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.