Region railfans are getting ready for Big Boy's return. The world's largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific's famed Big Boy, traveled through northwest Indiana last month on its way to the East Coast as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour to mark America's 250th anniversary. Before reaching its planned whi...

In Valparaiso, larger-than-life poppies are just some of the new sculptures along the Art Walk at Cumberland Crossing on the north side of the city. The newly installed collection, on display through May 2027, features 20 works by 14 local, regional and nationally recognized artists. Maggie Clifton, Valpo's Community E...

In partnership with the Northwest Indiana District 1 Firefighter Training Council, the MAAC Foundation announces the graduation of 39 firefighters from the Winter 2026 Northwest Indiana District 1 Volunteer Fire Academy. The graduation ceremony was June 19, 2026, at Wheeler High School. Representing fire departments fr...