TransPorte announces new hours, safety precautions amid rise in COVID-19 cases

La PORTE, IN (Oct. 26, 2020) - TransPorte today announced its new hours and safety guidelines resulting from a spike in local COVID-19 cases, according to Manager Beth West. 

Beginning Monday, Nov. 23 and continuing until further notice, ...

Applications now open for La Porte's Diversity & Inclusion Committee

La PORTE, IN (Nov. 20, 2020) - The City of La Porte is now accepting applications for those interested in serving on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. 

The committee, formerly known as the Human Rights...

Brettin: Two City of La Porte police officers promoted

La PORTE, IN (Nov. 12, 2020) - The City of La Porte Police recently promoted two officers, according to Chief Paul Brettin. 

Officer Matt Drangmeister was promoted to Corporal following the retirement of Corporal Dan Reed. He is assigned ...

Konieczny sworn in as councilwoman for fifth ward

La PORTE, IN (Nov. 4, 2020) - Laura Konieczny was sworn in today as the new council member for La Porte's fifth ward, according to City of La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. 

Konieczny, an Indiana University graduate and local real esta...

City welcomes Knoll as deputy clerk-treasurer trainee

La PORTE, IN (Nov. 2, 2020) - The City of La Porte recently announced Ashley Knoll as its new Deputy Clerk-Treasurer upon the retirement of current Deputy Joanne Layman, according to Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Parthun. 

Knoll, a Purdue Univ...

City Hall drive thru to open Nov. 4

La PORTE, IN (Oct. 30, 2020) - City of La Porte residents will have a new option to pay their utility bills starting next week, according to Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Parthun.  

Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, the drive thru at City Hall will...

Free COVID-19 testing remains in La Porte through end of 2020

La PORTE, IN (Oct. 29, 2020) - The free COVID-19 testing site in La Porte is here to stay through the end of the year, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. 

Dermody said the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, the Civic Auditorium's Br...

TransPorte: Mask up on city buses

La PORTE, IN (Oct. 26, 2020) - TransPorte Manager Beth West is reminding City of La Porte residents that they must wear masks while receiving a ride from our city's wheels.

"We at TransPorte are proud to be able to continue providing quality ...

City of La Porte Police launch new self-reporting system

La PORTE, IN (Oct. 8, 2020) - La Porte residents can now file their own non-emergency police reports online, according to City of La Porte Police Chief Paul Brettin. 

This week, the police department launched its new online self-reporting...

City of La Porte sets stage for growth with new brand

La PORTE, IN (Oct. 1, 2020) - The City of La Porte unveiled today its new logo and branding, according to Mayor Tom Dermody.

"Our team has worked diligently over the last several months to create this new look and identity for our community, ...

Click It or Ticket

La Porte, IN — The La Porte Police Department will be increasing seat belt enforcement patrols now through the end of November as part of the national Click It or Ticket mobilization. The department will be joined by more than 250 law e...