MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. LAPORTE CO.- Thursday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed when they were hit by a semi on I-94 in Laporte County. A plastic bag containing one gram of methamphetamine was allegedly recovered from his vehicle. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. 7-year-old girl killed, 3 others injured in NW Indiana crash, sheriff says. She is also the recipient of the state of Indiana Governors Distinguished Hoosier Award and an inductee into the Northwest Indiana Business & Industry Hall of Fame. Danita Johnson is president and CEO of Edgewater Health. 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. The LaPorte County Coroner has identified the victim from today's deadly collision between a freight train and car in LaPorte. Two people killed, many injured, taken to hospitals, after huge crash on snowy I-94 closes freeway. 7.4 percent of La Porte Countys population is Hispanic. Last Saturday morning, a trooper stopped a car on I-94. For an unknown reason, the Honda crossed the center line and started traveling in the southbound lane. 7-year-old girl killed in crash on US 35 in LaPorte County. One person has died following a crash along U.S. 20 Tuesday morning, the La Porte County Sheriffs Office reported. 5252. 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. SNELL and FERNANDEZ were uninjured. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 9:20am About 30 minutes later, officers were called to a disturbance in the 600 block of East11th Streetwhere they found the brothers at a residence with evidence of gunfire along, with a vehicle disabled by gunfire. Deputies Scott Lanoue and Jake Pisowicz arrived at the scene at 12:02 PM and determined one of the involved drivers was deceased. 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. Laureys said there were more than 31,000 conservation practices statewide in 2021. Yesterday afternoon around 3:25 pm, police were called to the area of US 35 and Nicomas Path in refence to a crash. The vehicle then left the eastbound lanes of U.S. 20 and drove left of center, according to reports. The collision happened around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, on State Road 15. Mary Beth Fraser Connolly, PNW continuing lecturer of History, on March 8 will present Bringing Mercy to the World: The Sisters of Mercys Missionary Experience in the United States and Peru, recalling the first group of the Sisters of Mercy congregation who left Ireland for the U.S. and influenced the American Catholic Church. Rodriquez lives about 70 miles away in Rensselaer, In. In addition, the woman told police she was looking at the man through her sliding glass rear door when he noticed her. Lucas isbeing held in the La Porte County Jail without bond on the previous warrants. Man arrested after police chase, trying to enter LaPorte County Jail building. 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. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 6:13pm by According to police, it appears he was drinking vodka judging by a bottle without the cap on underneath the drivers seat. (La Porte, IN) - A La Porte man who got away from police during a high speed chase was captured more than a month later. Police say the semi driver is cooperating with the investigation. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. by Stan Maddux. 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VAN DYNE was pronounced dead at the scene. The test results showed an alleged blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit. Cover crops is kind of a good indicator for whats going on with conservation in an area, he said. 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. Crews battling fire at building on Jefferson and North Third streets in Crews battling fire at building on Jefferson and North Third streets in Elkhart, South Bend Police searching for missing 14-year-old Aiden Stuntebeck, Saint Joseph Medical expands to Elkhart County with new Simonton Lake location, All flights grounded at airport near Penn State University over suspicious device, 100 passengers bused to campus, Federal grand jury indicts man on hate crime charges after he allegedly shot 2 Jewishmen in Los Angelesin February, Practice reading to cats and dogs, no judgment. One person killed in crash at US 35 and CR 400 N. FACT identifies pedestrian killed near Saint Mary's. (WNDU) - A fatal head-on crash left one man dead and another injured in LaPorte County. Were not being kept in the loop. by (CBS) -- Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in a boating accident in LaPorte County, Indiana. 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? by All rights reserved. "This organization provided decades of high-quality service to the City in the past, and we have no doubt that they will continue to build upon their reputation, Minich said. 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. No further information is being released. (La Porte County, IN) - It wasnt the first bank robbery for a man accused of holding up a bank in LaCrosse last week. A 7-year-old girl is dead and three people are injured after a single-car crash early Sunday morning in La Porte County, Indiana, according to the sheriffs office. by Holifield said Duttlinger should not have been let go because he feels blame lies more with previous township trustees and township boards for not providing enough oversight of the department. There were still hotspots inside the duct work, though. Code Enforcement Director Jeff Batchelor said a single dumpster was placed outsidethe street department for now because of the favorable weather conditions. According to police, Rootes ordered a bank employee to fill a plastic bag with money and used his finger in the pocket of his coat to pretend he had a gun. Winds of up to 45 miles per hour are also forecast. The action taken by township trustee Nancy Morgan elected to her first term on November 8 has created some friction and confusion in the community. I told police I want this top priority and we will catch these punks that did this, he said. The event is part of the department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics History Matters speaker series. He was prohibited from voting while attending the previous meeting two weeks ago on ZOOM under a new policy requiring a commissioner be physically present. One person killed in crash at US 35 and CR 400 N. FACT identifies pedestrian killed near Saint Mary's. Adams could now face up to 40-years on each of the two most serious counts filed against him. 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. He said it is not his fault that she watches him while he is on his property and should look away if she doesnt want to see what he is doing." TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT US 20 and 400 WEST. My next door neighbor who is a teenager came home four minutes, five minutes before the shooting. by One person has died following a crash along U.S. 20 Tuesday morning, the La Porte County Sheriffs Office reported. Follow him on Twitter @jzimney. Honestly, it was just a mess, he said. Cory Thomas was given a more than 12 year prison sentence in U.S. District Court at South Bend. 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.. 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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. Lincoln Township Board member Steve Holifield said Morgan acted within her legal authority but felt the township board should have been included more in her decision. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 9:39am LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. The driver, 24-year-old Daniel New from Colorado, allegedly had a pound of marijuana on his front seat. . The mooning happened on Thursday in the 8600 block of West125 South, according to the La Porte County Sheriffs Office. Slightly more than 20,000 pounds of the nitrogen and phosphorus kept out of waterways statewide came from LaPorte County, which drains into Lake Michigan and the Kankakee River, he said. The woman told investigators she also called police the previous day and they were able to get the man to stop pumping wateronto her property. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. 801 talking about this. 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. Hamilton said an automatic fire suppression system using carbon dioxide to extinguish the flames worked as designed. It happened just before 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning. 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. He had to be extricated from his car and airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Click here. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (Kingsbury, IN) - There was a fire this morning at the Kingsbury Industrial Park where firefighters in protective suits worked in 400 degree temperatures. Investigators say a tan 2000 Chevrolet was traveling south on US 35 when it left the southbound lane, traveled off the west side of the roadway and struck a tree. However, police notedan empty bottle of vodka was located in his vehicle behind the drivers seat. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. (WNDU) - One man is dead after a shooting in LaPorte County. 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. Shoffner said he didnt want to speak to the abilities of Duttlinger as fire chief but the department once down to a handful of firefighters no longer has a serious manpower shortage. He was taken into custody on February 23rd at his home in the 600 block of Clay Street. The Ford collided with the trailer being pulled by the Freightliner. She has dedicated her life to eradicating conditions that cause poverty. One person killed in crash at US 35 and CR 400 N. FACT identifies pedestrian killed near Saint Mary's. (La Porte County, IN) - Theres a chance of not having to use portable toilets during the La Porte County Fair this year. Under Indiana law, the level 5 felony charge carries between a oneto six year sentence. The warning issued before 11:15 a.m. was due to expire at12 p.m. A severe thunderstorm with the potential for a tornado was located near LaCrosse, according to the National Weather Service. Press release from LaPorte County Sheriffs Office: Yesterday (12/28) at 11:57 AM, deputies were summoned to US 20 and Wilhelm Road in reference to a head-on crash. Following the initial impact, a blue 2015 Peterbilt, being driven by Jose L. FERNANDEZ (34 YOA) of Bartlett, Illinois, was also traveling westbound on US 20 in passing lane. Thats what we call a trustee ran department. A yellow 1996 Freightliner, being driven by Richard L. SNELL (54 YOA) of Portage, Indiana, was traveling westbound on US 20. The Middlebury man was unconscious, but breathing. (WNDU) - One man is dead after a shooting in LaPorte County. Under the policy, the president of the La Porte County Commissioners can grant a waiver to allow a commissioner in violation of the policy to vote if theres valid reason given for a physical absence. LAPORTE, Ind. Building Community Through the Arts (BCTA), hosted by the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at PNW, is a bi-annual event promoting cultural awareness, civic engagement and preserving community identity. He said the department is also more fully staffed again. Shoffner also said the department had not filed taxes as a corporate entity for who knows how long.. Copyright 2023 WNDU. by by Thomas, 49, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Kehoe said the home surveillance video posted on social media had generated more than 9,000 views by late Monday morning. The driver of the pickup was killed. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. . The girl died and the boy, who had minor injuries, was later released. Copyright 2021Accident Data Center Privacy Policy Terms of Use Sponsorships. He could get a stomach ulcer from the additional time behind bars he could receive for what happened after he swallowed the toothbrush. (La Porte, IN) - City of La Porte residents will see different trash trucks servicing their neighborhoods this week. Indiana Conversation Officers are investigating after a 14-year-old died in an off-road vehicle crash in northwestern Indiana Sunday night. The woman alleged he began making a humping gesture toward her with his arms and hips. "After many calls and messages from residents regarding trash pick-up issues over the last three years, we are very happy to be moving forward with Waste Management," he said. Acomputer records check revealed hes designated as a habitual traffic violator with a lifetime suspension of his drivers license. Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this stations FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Indiana. Rodriquez isstill being held on $20,000 bond pending his arraignment before Judge Tom Alevizos. Charles Rootes, Jr., 64, was taken into custody Wednesday and formally charged today. The storm was moving to the northeast at 25 miles per hour and was expected to pass over other communities like, Wanatah, Union Mills and Kingsford Heights.