(Michigan City, IN) – Jeffrey Weisheit was executed by lethal injection Thursday morning just after midnight in Michigan City after spending 13 years on death row condemned as a child killer. The Indiana Supreme Court [...]

By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle MICHIGAN CITY — Jeffrey Weisheit didn’t visibly move or open his eyes during the three minutes that witnesses were allowed to view his execution early Thursday. And the blinds covering the window into the chamber closed eight minutes before the time Indiana officials said he was pronounced dead. The Indiana Capital Chronicle, the only media outlet to witness the execution, could not determine whether Weisheit was conscious, see where an IV ha

A press release from The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrests of three juveniles – ages 14, 16, and 17, in connection with an early morning burglary on November 4th . At approximately 3:45am Central Time, the La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the ‘Tiger Den’ located at 11 North Michigan Continue reading →

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana death row inmate Jeffrey Weisheit died by lethal injection inside the Indiana State Prison at 12:45 am CST, Thursday Nov. 5, more than 15 years after he murdered 8-year-old Alyssa Lynch and 5-year-old Caleb Lynch in a Vanderburgh County arson.  Weisheit had no final words according to the Indiana […]

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WOWO). Indiana has carried out the execution of Jeffrey Weisheit, convicted of murdering 8-year-old Alyssa Lynch and her 5-year-old brother, Caleb, in a 2010 house fire near Evansville. The execution took place early Thursday at the Indiana State Prison, after Gov. Mike Braun denied Weisheit’s clemency request Monday and the Indiana Supreme Court rejected his final request for a stay Wednesday. The children’s mother, Lisa Lynch, had urged state officials to uphold the de

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind — Indiana executed Jeffrey Weisheit early Thursday morning for the 2010 murders of two young children in Evansville. The Indiana Department of Correction says Weisheit died by lethal injection at 12:45 a.m. Central time at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. The execution process began shortly after midnight. Hours earlier, the […]

NORTHWEST INDIANA – Franciscan Health is hosting three Mobile Markets across Northwest Indiana to provide families experiencing food insecurity with the groceries needed to prepare a full Thanksgiving meal. One frozen turkey and side items will be distributed per family on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Attendees must present valid proof of Indiana The post Franciscan providing Thanksgiving meal prep boxes for families facing food insecurity appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM

The La Porte Police Department recently welcomed their newest officer, Specialist Richard Ayala. Richard joins the La Porte City Police Department bringing with him 11 years of law enforcement experience, according to the department. (Photo credit: La Porte County Police Department / Facebook) The post La Porte Police Department welcomes new officer appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

The La Porte County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of three juveniles – ages 14, 16, and 17, in connection with an early morning burglary on Nov. 4. At around 3:45 a.m., the La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the ‘Tiger Den’ located at 11 North Michigan Street in reference to a fire The post Historic ‘Tiger Den’ burglarized in La Crosse, three juveniles arrested appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

Michigan City Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Wendel McCollum released the following statement Wednesday, regarding the unofficial results of the 2026 MCAS Operating Referendum: "Following yesterday’s election, unofficial results indicate that the Michigan City Area Schools Operating Referendum fell short. "We have received reports of issues at several polling locations, including ballot concerns. Given the close The post Statement from MCAS Superintendent Regarding Referendum appeared first o