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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Accident Claims Lives of Both Motorcyclists

4 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(Porter County, IN) - Both drivers of motorcycles were killed in a motor vehicle crash near Westville. It happened early Friday afternoon on U.S. 6 in the area of White Thorne Lane in Porter County in Jackson Township. Porter County Police said there was rear end collision between two passenger vehicles and the lead car after impact wound up in the opposite lane where it collided with both motorcycles.
Arrest in Murder and Attempted Murder

4 days ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(Michigan City, IN) - An arrest has been made for a fatal shooting and near fatal shooting in Michigan City last week. D’Marcus Thompson, 23, of Gary is charged in La Porte Superior Court 1 with four counts, including murder and Level 1 felony attempted murder. Police said the shootings happened Thursday night inside a home in the area of Michigan Boulevard and Dewey Street. Treven Armstrong, 25, of Gary did not survive his wounds, police said.
Toll Road Pursuit Ends in Foot Chase

1 week ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - A man from Michigan was arrested for allegedly leading police on a high speed chase in a stolen sports car in La Porte County. About 5 p.m. on Thursday, police said a sheriff’s deputy spotted a Porsche tailgating then passing a commercial motor vehicle from behind at high speeds on the Indiana Toll Road near Rolling Prairie. A traffic stop was attempted but the driver refused to pull over.
Second Collision at Hospital in Six Weeks

1 week ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

La Porte County, IN) - The hospital just outside Michigan City was damaged when struck by a motor vehicle for the second time in less than six weeks. The latest crash happened about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday on the southeast side of the Franciscan Health building along U.S. 421 and Interstate 94. According to La Porte County Police, Judith Brown, 79, told investigators she pulled up for her weekly appointment but has no memory of what happened next.
Alcohol Involved in Hit and Run Crash

1 week ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) - A man struck a vehicle in Michigan City and fled but was soon located badly impaired. Those are the allegations faced by Daniel Childers. Childers, 45, is charged with Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and Class B misdemeanor leaving the scene of a property damage crash. Police said his blood alcohol level was .302 percent or nearly four times the legal limit.
Local News - Hometown News Now

1 week ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte man is facing charges in connection with a high speed chase ending with a crash and injuries. Scott McRobert, 27, was still being held in the La Porte County Jail on allegations that included impaired driving. Early last Friday, La Porte Police said he was caught traveling 47 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone on Lincolnway but refused to pull over.
Free and Fun Community Picnic Saturday

1 week ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte, IN) - There’s a free open to the public picnic in La Porte tomorrow. The La Porte Kiwanis Club is hosting the community picnic at the Charles Lindewald Park. Hot dogs, chips, snow cones and cookies will be served along with water at the facility on Park St. There will also be inflatable games, a police vehicle, fire truck and discussion about bicycle safety along with a minion. The picnic Saturday is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Charges in Chase and Crash

1 week ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte man is facing charges in connection with a high speed chase ending with a crash and injuries. Scott McRobert, 27, was still being held in the La Porte County Jail on allegations that included impaired driving. Early last Friday, La Porte Police said he was caught traveling 47 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone on Lincolnway but refused to pull over.
Fatal Police Shooting Ruled Justified

1 week ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(La Porte County, IN) -A Michigan City police officer was justified in fatally shooting a man fleeing on foot nearly two months ago. That’s the ruling by a special prosecutor appointed to the case. According to investigators, the victim, Jorge Meza was a passenger in a car stopped for a traffic violation on April 4. During a foot chase, Meza pulled a gun from his waistband and pointed it at officers involved in the pursuit.
No Headlights Drug Arrests

1 week ago | hometownnewsnow.com | Stan Maddux

(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City Police made a drug bust after stopping a vehicle traveling without its headlights on last night. Armani Jeanes, 19, and Kentrell Hatton, 28, both of Michigan City were still being held in the La Porte County Jail today. Police said an officer spotted a car leave a gas station on Michigan Boulevard without headlights on for an extended period. During a traffic stop, the officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, police said.