Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 3:07pm By FOX 32 Digital Staff. A $50,000 grant from the citys Urban Enterprise Association helps make the program possible, officials said. (La Porte County, IN) - Commissioner Rich Mrozinski still in Florida was allowed to vote while attending Wednesdays meeting of the La Porte County Commissioners meeting on ZOOM. According to the National Weather Service, anywhere from four to eight inches of snow with higher amounts possible in spots is expected along with a mixture of rain and snow at times. Youre carrying more than your share, he said. Cory Thomas was given a more than 12 year prison sentence in U.S. District Court at South Bend. Johnsons presentation is open to the public and will occur virtually over Zoom. WebUpdate on fatal crash near McKinley Hwy and Cedar Trail. by (La Porte County, IN) - One Indiana State trooper scored two sizable drug busts on the interstate in La Porte County last weekend. More events hosted by PNW celebrating Womens History Month include: For more details and to register to attend these educational and cultural events at PNW celebrating Womens History Month, visitpnw.edu/womens-history. (La Porte County, IN) - Theres a chance of not having to use portable toilets during the La Porte County Fair this year. Parkman said having the new restroom constructed and ready to use before the fair is no guarantee even if everything goes right in the process. 7-year-old girl killed, 3 others injured in NW Indiana crash, sheriff says. (La Porte County, IN) - A dispute between neighbors in La Porte County resulted in a woman being mooned. 53550 Generations Drive South Bend, IN 46635. Police said Keeling kept fighting, though, forcing the jail officer to strike him four times in the side with his fist. Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 2:45pm The Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted with the probe, authorities said. That was validated by the state, the Indiana Township Association, everybody. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 3:52pm (WNDU) - A fatal head-on crash left one man dead and another injured in LaPorte County. PNWs month-long recognition kicks off on March 7 with the 2023Northwest Indiana Women on the Rise receptionpresented by the Society of Innovators and the Leadership Institute at PNW. Lucas isbeing held in the La Porte County Jail without bond on the previous warrants. Code Enforcement Director Jeff Batchelor said a single dumpster was placed outsidethe street department for now because of the favorable weather conditions. Baby dies after taking 'natural' cold medicine, Seattle Patricia Douglass, 52, dead in 2-vehicle crash at 206th Street and Mach Kuel, 39, killed in car crash on Interstate 35 in Faribault on Zaza Eristavi, 41, killed, after three trucks collide on icy Nicholas Allen Mauldin, 32, and Jurelle B. 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In LaPorte County, statistics from theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administrationshow that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Thomas, 49, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT US 20 and 400 WEST. Most people would be shocked to realize as we went through the correspondence on the numbers that were as close as we are. In recent years, Mrozinski has been spending winter in Florida and Haney cited reports of him doing things like playing golf for not believing his medical claims. Honkala co-founded the Poor Peoples Economic Human Rights Campaign / Poor Peoples Army. According to the resolution, 11.4-percent of La Porte County residents are African American while the percentage of African Americans working for county government is 8.5 percent. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. He could face an up to one-year jail sentence. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. Follow him on Twitter @jzimney. No further information is being released. After the officer detected an odor of alcohol on his breath, Lucas said he consumed two shots six hours ago. Kehoe said it was difficult to see the car because of the darkness but it appeared black in color and possibly a sedan. March 14, 2021 / 7:54 PM / CBS Chicago. 2 and CR 600 East left one person dead and stopped traffic for more than an hour Tuesday morning, according to the LaPorte County Sheriffs Office. 7-year-old girl dies in overnight crash on US 35 in LaPorte County, At least 5 sent to hospital in downtown Elkhart house fire, ISP: Trooper struck, killed in line of duty, Gov. MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. It would be greatly appreciated, she said. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA AS THERE IS LANE BLOCKAGE. 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However, Keeling was able to get away a second time and ran outside through the emergency room exit. Occuring late Friday night on Toronado Drive in a subdivision on the citys south side,the sound of five gunshots apparently from a passing car were captured on video from a home surveillance system. The vehicle continued and struck a second tree before coming to rest in a wooded area. by by Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more aboutyour potential claim. Police were called to the 200 block of North Calumet Avenue for reports of shots fired Thursday. His Jeep had a flat tire with a piece of wood lodged in the rim and the rear bumper was torn away from the frame on the drivers side. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Police said Francis left on foot and was about a half mile away from the crash site when discovered walking in extremely wet clothing in the 4500 block of Schultz Road. Michael Lucas, 31, stepped out from behind the steering wheel and was ordered to the ground, per the authorities. A Middlebury man was injured in a serious bodily injury crash in Goshen. I totally agree that some Americans have brain worms. Just after midnight, Deputy Derrick Deck, who was off duty, saw the crash near U.S. 35 and Schultz Road after the driver struck two trees and stopped in a wooded area, according to a post from the La Porte County Sheriffs Office. (WNDU) - A 7-year-old girl is dead and three others were hurt after a vehicle struck multiple trees in LaPorte County early Sunday morning. One person has died following a crash along U.S. 20 Tuesday morning, the La Porte County Sheriffs Office reported. The driver was allegedly seen weaving from lane to lane as he approached the intersection of Lincolnway East where another was stopped in the left turn lane waiting for a red light. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Minich said it may take up to four weeks for the new trash containers to be delivered. Copyright 2021Accident Data Center Privacy Policy Terms of Use Sponsorships. Stan Maddux. La Porte County Sheriff Ron Heeg said the man probably didnt know it was at the jail that he was possibly trying to use as a hideout after crashing his vehicle during the high speed chase. Police say their children, an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, were passengers in the backseat. He was taken in a patrol vehicle to Northwest Health where a blood sample was drawn and tested. The front seat passenger, a 45-year-old Chicago man, was taken to the hospital for critical injuries. by by Though we anticipate a fairly smooth transition, pick-up times may fluctuate a bit from the norm while drivers adjust to their new routes. Police said the officer attempted to make a traffic stop but the suspect accelerated to more than 100 miles per hour. All rights reserved. Nobody was injured but Kehoe is not taking the situation lightly. My neighbor on Mustang Dr. across from my driveway, their teenage daughter was coming home about seven minutes before the occurrence. Serving Lawrence and surrounding counties since 1948! Rootes on February 24th took more than $6,000 from 1st National Bank and was arrested Wednesday at Dunes Inn near U.S. 421 and Interstate 94 whileon parole for previous bank robberies at the time. According to police, officers on Wednesday about 7 a.m responded to a report of an altercation between the men at York and Main streets. The event is part of the department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics History Matters speaker series. The 44-year-old Mullins is charged with Operating while Intoxicated and Driving with a lifetime ban on his license. Shoffner said the fire department is a separate corporate entity contracted by the township with by-laws giving the township trustee final say over fire department matters. by Laureys said the amount of cover crops like winter wheat planted during the off season can also reflect the amount of participation in other best land management practices such as no-till or reduced-till farming. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. Non Emergency Numbers: 219-326-7700 or 219-879-3530 Jail Inquiries 219-362-6548 219-878-9132 (Kingsbury, IN) - There was a fire this morning at the Kingsbury Industrial Park where firefighters in protective suits worked in 400 degree temperatures. Deputies with the LaPorte County Sheriffs Office were called just before 12:05 a.m. to the area of U.S. 35 and Schultz Road on reports of a single-vehicle crash. Sonny Taylor, 22, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with two counts of Auto Theft and Resisting Law Enforcement. (WNDU) - An Illinois man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in LaPorte County on Sunday morning. The vehicle then left the eastbound lanes of U.S. 20 and drove left of center, according to reports. MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 3:15pm He robbed City Savings Bank, which became a La Porte Savings Bank branch prior to him holding up that financial institution four years later. (La Porte County, IN) - He wrecked his vehicle apparently while drinking vodka and was nowhere staying between the travel lanes. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. All rights reserved. Honkala will address the Supreme Courts rulings on abortion in Roe v. Wade and Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization and their impact on impoverished populations. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 3:31pm Theyre just not in places that are highly visibly and we need to improve that considerably, he said. The girl died and the boy, who had minor injuries, was later released. A white 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, being driven by Chance M. VAN DYNE (22 YOA) of Omaha, Nebraska, was traveling eastbound on US 20. La Porte County Hazardous Materials Coordinator Jeff Hamilton, whos also firefighter, said a flash fire in the paint room sent flames from an oven heated to about 700 degrees into the metal ventilation ducts at the plant. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. The trucking company called initially, at approximately 6:28 a.m., reporting the driver had struck a deer and was waiting at a rest park in Michigan at the one-mile marker for a report. Stan Maddux. Preliminary investigation indicates that a red 2012 Volvo semi was traveling eastbound in the right lane when the pedestrian was struck and killed. 7-year-old girl killed, 3 others injured in NW Indiana crash, sheriff says. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA AS THERE IS LANE BLOCKAGE. Were not happy. (WNDU) - Police in LaPorte County are investigating after a man was killed in a crash Tuesday. The LaPorte County Coroner has identified the victim from today's deadly collision between a freight train and car in LaPorte. Since the change, Shoffner said the separate entity status has been restored and work is well underway to regaining the departments lost not for profit status. The caller said they saw a white Dodge Challenger, driving erratically. He also expressed a need to hire more minorities whose positions are more out in the public so more people notice how the make-up of county government reflects the local demographics. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 12:10pm The pedestrian was dressed in dark clothing. Copyright 2023 WNDU. (La Porte, IN) - A convicted child sex offender from La Porte is behind bars facing similar but more serious allegations. Stan Maddux. The brothers arebeing held in the La Porte County Jail on $50,000 and $20,000 bond respectively. According to authorities, the cocaine equivalent to four ounces was valued at more than $10,000. He allegedly robbed 1st Source Bank in LaCrosse on February 24. During questioning, Curtis denied the allegations then told investigators lock me up and throw away the key. When asked why he would say such things if hes innocent, police said Adams responded it was better that way.. Learn more here about the value of ano-cost legal claim evaluation. Residents with questions may contact the citys Engineering Department at 219-362-2327. (La Porte, IN) - Some La Porte residents were still shaken up today over gunfire in their usually safe neighborhood over the weekend. Officers responded to a report of a crash around 9 p.m. in the 9400 block of North 500 East in LaPorte County. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. The investigation is ongoing, but police do believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. The passenger vehicle began to slide on the snow-covered roadway, left the eastbound lanes of US 20 and drove left of center. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. One of the men claimed he was shot at by the other man. Instead, the city requests then return with the items after the dumpster has been emptied. Police were called to the 200 block of North Calumet Avenue for reports of shots fired Thursday. Administrator Login, Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 3:27pm, Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 3:15pm, Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 1:37pm, Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 11:09am, Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 9:39am, Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 6:13pm, Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 2:59pm, Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 2:45pm, Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 10:40am, Mrozinski Allowed to Vote on ZOOM This Time, Northwest Indiana Women on the Rise reception, La Porte County Sets Minority Hiring Goal, LaPorte County an Example of Conservation, La Porte Residents Unnerved by Late Night Gunfire. According to court documents, La Porte County responded to Hanks Truck Stop along U.S. 30 after learning he had a warrant out his arrest on a level 1 felony charge of child molesting from Starke County. According to the mayors office, dates for yard waste pick-up and the now once-annual city-wide clean-up date will be released soon. Charles Rootes, Jr., 64, is charged with level 5 felony robbery, which carries anywhere from a one-to-six year sentence. Stan Maddux. (La Porte County, IN) - A man is accused of leading police on a high speed chase until pulling into his driveway in Union Mills early today. This time, Mrozinski provided some medical information in writing electronically to Haney. If not, he said at least it will be ready for other events at the fairgrounds later in the year. Heres how, Deans Weekender: Ashanti & Ja Rule take the stage, 4th grader reports Fridays weather forecast, Indiana State Police arrest felon with 2 guns, 50 grams of marijuana in LaPorte County, Semi-driver facing OWI after 40K pounds of mail overturns on I-65, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? The jail officer suffered an abrasion to the side of his head and a scrape to his left forearm. According to the water department, the rain started about 4 a.m. and by 11 a.m. nearly six tenths of an inch of rain had fallen. Responding troopers soon located a pedestrian that was deceased near mile marker 45.5, eastbound. There were still hotspots inside the duct work, though. The test results showed an alleged blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit. WebA recent Times computer-assisted probe of fatal roadway accident data revealed 61 people died in motorcycle-related crashes in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties over five years. Minich said there will also be no changes to the pick-up schedule but there could be a slight variation at the beginning as Waste Management makes the transition. Stan Maddux. According to court documents, the early morning pursuit on February 24th began when he refused to pull over after caught speeding on U.S. 20 near Fail Road. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Published February 26, 2023 8:34AM. While specific details havent been released, the sheriffs office said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Angela Oehmen, 36, and Joseph Oehmen, 14, killed when trailer detaches from truck and strikes vehicle on U.S. 30 in Wanatah, Indiana, Malachi Young, 19, dead and three injured after SUV collides with oncoming car on U.S. 20, causing multi-vehicle pileup in LaPorte County, Indiana, Nathan Blount, 32, dead after vehicle driven by Eric Adair, 24, crosses center line and their vehicles collide head-on on U.S. 35 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Delaney Klewer, 5, killed in pedestrian collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Marcus Scully, 35, in Michigan City, Indiana, 30-pound turkey impales family's windshield on U.S. 20 in La Porte County, Indiana, Judith Peachey, 22, Lani Nace, 17, and Rosalie Koehn killed in collision involving semi truck at U.S. 20 and County Road 300 East near Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Several people injured in multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 35 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Joseph Filippini, 62, dead, two children injured in crash between motorcycle and minivan on U.S. 421 in Westville, Indiana, Kwame L. Lawson, 36, dies in fiery tractor trailer crash on Toll Road near Westville, Indiana, Nine people, including a 6-year-old child injured in two vehicle crash on U.S. 6 and U.S. 421 in Westville, Indiana, Gary Moormann, 33, seriously injured in alleged DUI crash with 3 UPS trucks on U.S. 20 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Judith Tudor, 65, dies in 2-vehicle crash on US 421 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Vincent Fischer, 43, Logan Fischer, 40, Duncan Fischer, 10, Cheyenne Fischer, 17, Patrick Michaels, 44, injured after crash involving two vehicles injures five on U.S. 421 in Westville, IN. Truck driver killed, 15 people on tour bus injured after collision on U.S. 20 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Woman bitten 3 times by copperhead snake at Virginia restaurant. SNELL and FERNANDEZ were uninjured. Laureys reported 64-percent of the land in LaPorte County is used for agriculture while the average size of a farm here is 336 acres. by 801 talking about this.