Michigan City News

Dorothea N. Johnson, 96, passed away at Parker Home in Piscataway, New Jersey, Saturday, May 4, 2013, after a brief illness.

One World War II veteran, who lived through scary moments overseas, now can share stories about surviving a more recent brush with death.

Put on your traveling shoes. Don't forget the sunscreen and bottle of water. Then head out to discover some of Indiana's terrific travel destinations.

Frania Turley sang polka songs on the radio before television existed, and as part of her dying wish again belted out a few songs to the sounds of a live polka band.

Now, crews from the Sanitary District of Michigan City are working to fortify the banks in an effort to keep trash from falling into the creek and later, into Lake Michigan.

Nearly 70 guns were turned over to the Michigan City Police over the weekend by residents who no longer wanted them.

A judge has refused to throw out evidence against an 88-year-old Indiana man who was stopped in southeastern Michigan with more than 200 pounds of cocaine.

A suburban Indianapolis middle school has earned a spot in the finals of the U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl.

Featuring free Wi-Fi in all rooms, this Michigan City, Indiana inn is 15 minutes' drive to shopping opportunities at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets.

The Sandy Hook massacre put the issue of gun control front and center and while the issue is debated, one police department is taking action with a program to get guns off the street.

The Chicago fur trade brought many trappers and traders to the area, but few stayed for any length of time.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. A - A trucker from Olympia Fields died early Thursday after a drunken driver from Valparaiso, Ind., stopped his car in the middle of a lane on Interstate 94.

Police suspect the theft of a fully restored 1966 Chevy convertible during a Michigan City-area burglary was carried out by someone who saw it for sale on the Internet.

A bullet fired at a muskrat in a Michigan City-area pond skipped off the water and flew right into a neighbor's home with the occupant inside.That's according to LaPorte County police, who are presenting the case to prosecutors for possible charges.

Indiana lawmakers hoping to wrap up their 2013 legislative session this week still have some key issues to sort out, and they may look to the state budget for help.

Shannon Marie Matsko of St. Joseph, Mich., and J. Kyle Smallwood of Carmel are planning a May 18 wedding at Plainfield Christian Church.