Category Archives: local news

Indiana DNR: 1,500 Sandhill Cranes Affected by Bird Flu
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to detect highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds throughout the state and across the Region. The Indiana DNR said counties ...
Laura Waluszko Mar 03, 2025

Hammond Begins Kennedy Avenue 'Road Diet' Project
In Hammond, the city begins road modifications to Kennedy Avenue between the Indiana Toll Road and 164th Place starting Monday March 3, 2025. The project is in cooperation with the Indiana Department ...
Laura Waluszko Mar 03, 2025

Planetary Parade to Offer Rare Celestial Nighttime Sight
A celestial treat for Region skywatchers as the Friday night sky tonight February 28 2025 will be the setting for a rare occurrence - several planets are set to align, seven to be exact. Just after du...
Laura Waluszko Feb 28, 2025

Heightened Fire Danger in the Region, Wind Advisories Issued
A windy day is in the forecast for the Region and across Indiana. The National Weather Service says wind gusts could reach 45 miles per hour this afternoon Friday February 28 2025 and gusty winds will...
Laura Waluszko Feb 28, 2025

Precautionary Boil Advisory After Water Main Break in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, the city this morning Thursday February 27, 2025, said a precautionary boil advisory has been issued following a water main break. "Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews respond...
Laura Waluszko Feb 27, 2025

Crown Point Community Foundation Annual Volunteer Fair
In Crown Point, an opportunity is coming up for Region residents to learn about numerous ways to help the community. On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Crown Point Community Foundation will hold its 16th...
Laura Waluszko Feb 26, 2025

Ports of Indiana Ships Second-highest Annual Total in 2024
Ports of Indiana says it shipped 13 million tons of cargo in 2024, the second-highest annual volume in the port authority's 60-year history. A news release says one of the largest overall increases wa...
Laura Waluszko Feb 26, 2025

Walk-through Colon Display at Franciscan Health Munster
In Lake County, hospital officials say a 12-foot, walk-through inflatable colon is scheduled to be at Franciscan Health Munster this week to help increase colon cancer awareness and highlight the bene...
Laura Waluszko Feb 25, 2025

New South Shore Line Train Schedule Takes Effect
Region commuters are reminded that a new South Shore Line train schedule is in effect as of Tuesday, February 18, 2025. An advisory from the commuter rail also said in addition to revisions to train n...
Laura Waluszko Feb 24, 2025

Liberty Township Volunteer FD Says Volunteers Needed
In northern Porter County, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire says over the last 47 days, they've answered 149 calls for service thanks to dedicated volunteers, but they need more help. "Our department i...
Laura Waluszko Feb 17, 2025