WLOI-AM

WLOI is an AM radio station that transmits at 1540 kHz and is based in La Porte, Indiana. This station operates only during the day, as 1540 AM is designated as a clear-channel frequency in the United States. The primary Class A station on this frequency is KXEL.

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Fairgrounds Waste Collection Day Fast Approaching

5 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte County residents will have a chance to dispose of a variety of unwanted items such as appliances and household hazardous waste. Another 7-in-1 collection by the La Porte County Solid Waste District is scheduled May 17 at the La Porte County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also accepted will be tires, electronics, shredded documents, Styrofoam and cardboard.
Prayer Vigil This Evening for Injured Cougars

5 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - A prayer vigil is scheduled this evening for those injured in Thursday’s crash involving two New Prairie High School mini-buses. It’ll be at the New Prairie High School baseball field starting at 6:30 p.m. central time. The junior varsity team was heading to Hobart for a game when a suspected reckless driver caused the collision just after 3 p.m. at U.S. 20 and Fail Road. One of the players and a volunteer coach remain hospitalized.
New Prairie Crash Victim is in FFA and 4-H

5 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - The most seriously injured student from New Prairie High School involved in the school bus collision Thursday is a member of the school’s Future Farmers of America branch. In contrast, the driver, Shawn Akison, 41, of Romeoville, Illinois has a drug charge filed in January in Lake County that remains undecided, according to court records.
Box Truck Pursuit Before School Bus Crash

5 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - A man driving a box truck was chased by police in St. Joseph County prior to causing a collision Thursday afternoon involving two mini school buses transporting the New Prairie High School JV baseball team. That’s according to La Porte County Police, who arrested Shawn Akison, 41, of Romeoville, a Chicago suburb in Illinois. Akison was booked into the La Porte County Jail and held on $15,000 bond for Level 5 felony criminal recklessness.
Recorder Grilled Before Denied Trip Request

6 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - Citing a projected loss in tax revenue from statewide property tax reform, the La Porte County Commissioners on Wednesday denied a travel request by the La Porte County Recorder. Recorder Ela Bilderback believes the heat directed toward her and the decision that followed was nothing short of a personal attack driven by politics. “Thank you for your personal vendetta,” she said while mixing words with Commissioner Connie Gramarossa.
BBQ and Country Music a Summer Kick-Off

6 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte, IN) - The popular Friday Night Live event series will return to downtown La Porte later this month. Kicking things off will be the first-ever Country & ’Que on Friday, May 30, said Gregory Pietsch, the city’s Civic Auditorium and Events Director. Pietsch said the event will feature local barbecue food vendors, a beer garden and a live musical performance by up-and-coming country artist Mark Taylor. “This is the perfect start to a jam-packed summer,” he said.
Local News - Hometown News Now

6 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - A man is accused of driving drunk after found unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped in a La Porte County Road for as long as one hour. That’s according to La Porte County Police, who arrested Shane Olivier, 34, for Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Police said a responding officer about 4:30 p.m. found the vehicle in the northbound lane of Willow Lane in Hudson Township.
Salvation Army Locations Merging Leadership

6 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - The Salvation Army of Michigan City and The Salvation Army of La Porte will operate under one leadership. Majors Dale and Becky Simmons, who have served as Corps Officers at the Michigan City branch since 2018, will assume leadership of both locations beginning September 1. The decision is aimed at providing Salvation Army services and outreach throughout La Porte County.
Salvation Army Locations Merging Leadership

6 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - The Salvation Army of Michigan City and The Salvation Army of La Porte will operate under one leadership. Majors Dale and Becky Simmons, who have served as Corps Officers at the Michigan City branch since 2018, will assume leadership of both locations beginning September 1. Majors Charles and Katie Pinkston of La Porte will relocate within the Salvation Army to the eastern part of Indiana serving Muncie and Richmond. In some cases, Mrs.
OWI After Parking in Road

6 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - A man is accused of driving drunk after found unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped in a La Porte County Road for as long as one hour. That’s according to La Porte County Police, who arrested Shane Olivier, 34, for Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Police said a responding officer about 4:30 p.m. found the vehicle in the northbound lane of Willow Lane in Hudson Township.