In Valparaiso, the city invites the public to two October tree planting events. The plantings, planned and organized by residents of the Jessee-Pifer and Jefferson Park neighborhoods, are funded through the City's Neighborhood Improvement Grant program. Together, the projects will add about 50 new trees to neighborhood...

In Lake County, Region motorists are alerted to Interstate 65 lane and ramp closures between Merrillville and Crown Point, including a five-day closure of the ramp from westbound U.S. 30 to northbound I-65 for road repairs starting on or after Monday, September 14, 2026. There will also be lane closures on I-65 between...

Through grants and contributions from donors for storm recovery, United Way Northwest Indiana says it has established an initial $500,000 in disaster relief funds to support eligible households whose financial circumstances were affected by the August storms. A news release said the assistance is particularly focused o...