Community News
IDEM Introduces New Local Air Quality Advisory for Short-term Conditions
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is introducing a new air quality notification, a Local Air Quality Advisory (LAQA), to alert residents of short-term conditions that can become unhealthy for several hours but may not meet the criteria to forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD). LAQAs will sup...
18h ago
Marquette Greenway South Shore Poster Unveiled
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), along with Indiana Dunes Tourism and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, hosted an unveiling of the newest "Along the South Shore Line" poster. It represents the Marquette Greenway and was created by local artist Kristina Knowski of Por...
May 01, 2026
Union Pacific's Big Boy Steam Locomotive to Go Through Region
Union Pacific Railroad says its famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, is heading to the East Coast this spring and summer as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America's 250th anniversary - and will travel through northwest Indiana as part of the journey. The tour incl...
May 01, 2026
Music News
'Faith, Family, and Ambition': Eric Church Receives Honorary Degree at Chapel Hill
Eric Church returned to Chapel Hill with a message built around music, memory, and staying grounded. During UNC-Chapel Hill's 2026 Spring Commencement...
58m ago
Riley Green Joins 'The Voice' Season 30 Alongside Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine
Riley Green is adding a new television role to his country music career. The Voice confirmed that the Alabama singer will serve as a coach for Season ...
22h ago
Dan + Shay Open Up About Grief and Mental Health in New Single "Say So"
Dan + Shay's "Say So" comes from a deeply personal place, shaped by the loss of a close friend and the difficult conversations that can follow grief. ...
May 10, 2026
