Category Archives: local news
US 41 to Have Lane Closures Near Cedar Lake
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising motorists of lane closures on U.S. 41 near Cedar Lake beginning on or after Thursday October 24, 2024. A news release said ...
Laura Waluszko Oct 24, 2024
Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus Names Alum and Supporter of the Year
Ivy Tech Community College and the Ivy Tech Foundation recognized Ivy Tech alumni, donors, and volunteers from across the state earlier this month at the 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Award...
Laura Waluszko Oct 24, 2024
Hobart Chamber Announces Retirement of Executive Director
In Lake County, the Hobart Chamber of Commerce is announcing the retirement of Executive Director Jay Harrigan effective mid-October. Harrigan was born and raised in Hobart, where his family has been ...
Laura Waluszko Oct 23, 2024
Crown Point Fire Rescue Deputy Chief and K9 Return from Hurricane Relief Efforts
In Crown Point, the city hosted a surprise welcome home event for Crown Point Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cusack and K9 Jake as they returned from a deployment with Indiana Task Force 1 to assist in hurric...
Laura Waluszko Oct 22, 2024
UChicago Medicine Crown Point to Host Open House
In Crown Point, the University of Chicago Medicine is hosting an open house of their state-of-the-art facility at Interstate 65 and 109th Avenue. Attendees can meet clinicians and go on guided tours, ...
Laura Waluszko Oct 17, 2024
US 12/20 Closure in Gary for Rail Crossing Work
In Gary, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says U.S. 12/20/5th Avenue will be closed between Cline Avenue and Colfax Street for about six days as Canadian National Railway rebuilds thei...
Laura Waluszko Oct 17, 2024
NIPSCO Employees Give Back to Local Organizations During 14th Annual Charity of Choice Campaign
In northern Indiana, September featured a month-long volunteerism effort by over 300 NIPSCO and NiSource employees. They dedicated a total of more than 1,200 hours of service to 33 local non-profit or...
Laura Waluszko Oct 16, 2024
Waterspout Risk for Lake Michigan Near Northwest Indiana
In northwest Indiana, a report of a waterspout off the Lake Michigan shoreline early Monday afternoon. A Preliminary Storm Report from the National Weather Service Chicago around 1 pm CT said there wa...
Laura Waluszko Oct 15, 2024
Strack & Van Til Round Up Campaign for American Red Cross Hurricane Relief
Strack & Van Til says it's starting a register round up campaign at all its stores to help those affected by recent hurricanes in the southeast. Customers can round up purchases to the nearest dol...
Laura Waluszko Oct 14, 2024
Valparaiso Opens New Transit Center
In Valparaiso, the city has opened its new Valpo Transit Center. "The Transit Center will be the focal point for our Transit Oriented District. The city of Valparaiso is committed to providing transit...
Laura Waluszko Oct 10, 2024