Community News
Gary Announces Major Donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for New Animal Care Facility
In Gary, the city says Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has committed a $500,000 contribution to support the design and construction of the new Gary Animal Care facility, matching the $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds already allocated for the project. The city says the $1.4 million project will replac...
Mar 19, 2026
NWI Regional Development Authority Launches US 12 Scenic Byway Initiative
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) says it is launching a regional initiative to advance the designation of U.S. 12 as a scenic byway along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The initiative was identified by the RDA's 2025 comprehensive strategic plan as an important opportunity to strengthen ...
Mar 19, 2026
Ports of Indiana opens Ireland Trade Office
Ports of Indiana says it has opened its first international trade office in Ireland to grow cargo shipments and support the launch of a direct Europe-to-Indiana container service. The office will be based in Cork and Kildare, Ireland. In 2024, officials say Ireland made $32.4 billion of shipments to Indiana, according ...
Mar 19, 2026
Music News
Vince Gill Backs Taylor Swift for Country Music Hall of Fame Induction
Vince Gill says Taylor Swift belongs in the conversation for the Country Music Hall of Fame, pointing to the mark she made during her years in Nashvil...
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Chasing Gold: The Short List of No. 1 Country Hits with Grammy Record of the Year Noms
A new look at Grammy history shows just how rarely a country hit can dominate both the charts and one of music's biggest award categories. The focus i...
Mar 19, 2026
Everyone is Safe: LANCO Reflects on Near-Miss After Bus Fire in Des Moines
A frightening stop in Iowa turned into a close call for LANCO after the band's tour bus caught fire during a winter weather delay. The group said the ...
Mar 18, 2026
