Community News
Bill Creating NWI Stadium Authority Names Hammond as Potential Bears Site
In Hammond, the city announced this morning Thursday February 19 2026 that the Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee in a unanimous vote, 24-0, amended Senate Bill 27 and named Hammond as the location for a potential new stadium site in northwest Indiana for the Chicago Bears. In a news release, Ham...
3h ago
Congressman Mrvan Announces DOT Safety Grants for NWI
Indiana 1st District U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan recently announced grant awards for five northwest Indiana cities and towns across Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties under the Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant program. Each community will get federal funds to invest in safety ...
Feb 17, 2026
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
In Valparaiso, the city is hosting a Neighborhood workshop to promote neighborhood engagement and foster stronger connections within the community. It's scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 pm. at the Forest Park Welter Room on Sheffield Drive. The city says the interactive workshop is designed for ...
Feb 12, 2026
Music News
From Stage to Bunk: Inside the 2026 Trend of Writing Country Hits on the Road
Tour buses are turning into writing rooms for country artists who do not want to pause creativity just because the calendar says show time. With tours...
13h ago
McArthur Opens Strong as Four Country Artists Enter Hot Country Songs at No. 6
A powerhouse alliance of country music's biggest names has made a significant impact on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The collaborative singl...
Feb 18, 2026
Morgan Wallen Extends Historic Billboard Record to 224 Weeks at No. 1
Morgan Wallen has widened his lead in the record books. Billboard reports that his album I'm the Problem holds the No. 1 spot on the Top Country Album...
Feb 17, 2026
