Overview

• Drivers discovered missing catalytic converters early Tuesday, disabling a large share of the district’s fleet.
• Michigan City Area Schools moved all students to e-learning Tuesday after the thefts were found.
• Elementary and preschool bus service resumed Wednesday, while middle and high school students stayed online.
• Officials said more than a third of buses were affected, with one driver alerted by a bus’s unmuffled exhaust.
• District leaders are coordinating with police and assessing repairs to determine the schedule for the rest of the week.