Community News
Severe Storms Cause Damage Across NW Indiana, NE Illinois
Cleanup is underway after severe weather hit northwest Indiana and the Chicago area. Storms swept through the region Monday July 27, 2026, resulting in damaged homes and downed trees. The National Weather Service Chicago said at their website that "intense severe thunderstorms" yesterday resulted in "sev...
Jul 28, 2026
County Road 100 South Closure in Porter County
Local officials are alerting Lake and Porter County motorists to a road closure. The Porter County Highway Department says County Road 100 South is scheduled to be closed between Lake-Porter County Line Road and County Road 725 West for a safety improvement project July 27, 2026, through October 30, 2026. Additional wo...
Jul 27, 2026
New Public Art Program, Electrifying Munster - Beauty and the Box
The Munster Civic Foundation says it is transforming an often-overlooked piece of everyday infrastructure into a town-wide gallery through its new initiative, Electrifying Munster - Beauty & the Box. The multi-year program will bring original, locally designed artwork to the 32 electrical utility boxes owned by the...
Jul 27, 2026
Music News
Dolly Parton Mourns the Loss of Brother Coy "Denver" Parton at 82
Coy "Denver" Parton, the older brother of country music icon Dolly Parton, has died at age 82. A family announcement confirmed that Parton died on Jul...
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Shania Twain Teases 30th Anniversary Celebrations for Come On Over
Shania Twain is preparing to celebrate one of the biggest milestones of her career as Come On Over approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027. During a r...
Jul 28, 2026
Megan Moroney Has a Simple Rule for Fans Who Recognize Her Offstage
Megan Moroney is used to being seen in full performance mode, with styled blonde hair, extensions, makeup, and the polished look fans recognize from c...
Jul 27, 2026
