Category Archives: local news
Intersection of US 6 and US 421 Near Westville to Close for Roundabout Project
In LaPorte County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the U.S. 6 and U.S. 421 east (south) junction near Westville will be closed beginning on or after Monday, April 1, 2024, for a ...
Laura Waluszko Mar 22, 2024
Fire at Griffith-Merrillville Airport
In Lake County, authorities say no one was hurt in a fire at Griffith-Merrillville Airport late Thursday night. A news release from the Lake County Sheriff's Department says shortly after 11:30 pm Mar...
Laura Waluszko Mar 22, 2024
Overnight Lane Closures on US 30 in Merrillville and Hobart for Resurfacing
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising Region motorists of overnight resurfacing work on U.S. 30 in Merrillville and Hobart. INDOT says lane closures will be in p...
Laura Waluszko Mar 21, 2024
Chesterton Town Banner Contest Winners
In Chesterton, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce says it is excited to announce its partnership with the Chesterton Art Center for the creation of this year's town banners, which the chamber said "will...
Laura Waluszko Mar 21, 2024
Purdue Extension-Lake County Offers Alzheimer's Awareness Programs
Purdue Extension-Lake County says Lake County has the highest incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia out of all counties in Indiana. "There is a growing need for early detection, support, and a...
Laura Waluszko Mar 13, 2024
Valparaiso Highlights March as Disability Awareness Month
In Valparaiso, the city is joining with the state in recognizing March as Disability Awareness Month. "Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to come together, become more educated and build a m...
Laura Waluszko Mar 13, 2024
Merrillville Unveils New Town Slogan
In Merrillville, the town has adopted a new slogan which comes after a campaign that involved residents providing their suggestions. Candi Colvin of Merrillville submitted the slogan, "The Heart of th...
Laura Waluszko Mar 01, 2024
Valparaiso Invites Participants to City Government Academy
In Valparaiso, to encourage community engagement the city offers a seven-week City Government Academy as an opportunity for residents to learn about how city government works in Valpo. "So far 130 peo...
Laura Waluszko Feb 29, 2024
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado in Gary
The National Weather Service Chicago is confirming multiple tornado touchdowns including one in Northwest Indiana Tuesday night. The tornado in Gary was on the far northwest side of the city near Lake...
Laura Waluszko Feb 29, 2024
NIPSCO Begins Installation of New Electric Meter Technology
NIPSCO has announced a multi-year project to install new electric meter technology. The Merrillville-based utility said it is preparing to install meters for 3,000 electric residential customers in Hi...
Laura Waluszko Feb 29, 2024