Category Archives: local news
Indiana American Water Offers Tips for Fix a Leak Week
Indiana American Water highlighted the U.S. EPA's recent Fix a Leak Week this month, encouraging customers to be aware of how even the smallest of leaks can add up to a lot of wasted water. Indiana Am...
Mar 24, 2025
Eight Tornadoes Confirmed Across NW Indiana, NE Illinois
The National Weather Service is confirming that eight tornadoes hit the Northwest Indiana/Chicago area Wednesday March 19 2025. In Indiana, preliminary information indicates an EF-1 tornado and two EF...
Mar 21, 2025
Franciscan Health Michigan City Welcomes New Comfort Dog
In La Porte County, Franciscan Health Michigan City recently added a comfort/security dog, Oaken, a one-year-old chocolate lab who will serve the hospital in a number of capacities. Oaken is "part of ...
Mar 19, 2025
Tornadoes Confirmed in Cedar Lake, Schererville, Merrillville
The National Weather Service is confirming that at least four tornadoes hit the Northwest Indiana/Chicago area, including an EF-1 in Cedar Lake, and an EF-0 tornado in Schererville and Merrillville du...
Mar 17, 2025
I-65 Bridge Work to Resume South of State Road 2
In Lake County near Lowell, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says bridge work on Interstate 65 between State Road 2 and State Road 10 will resume on or after Monday, March 17, 2025. IN...
Mar 17, 2025
NIPSCO Shares Safety Tips for Severe Weather Preparedness
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana is March 9-15, 2025, and NIPSCO is reminding customers of steps they can take to be ready. That includes having an emergency plan as well as a storm prepare...
Mar 14, 2025
Porter County Compost Sites Re-Opening 2025
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced the Boone Grove and Portage Compost sites reopen for the season on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Portage and Boone Grove Compost...
Mar 14, 2025
Lane Closures Planned for State Road 51 at Interstate 94
In Lake County in the Lake Station area, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to lane closures on State Road 51 at I-94 beginning on or after Monday, March 17,...
Mar 14, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse in the Region March 2025
Region skywatchers are in for a treat this week. A total lunar eclipse occurs late Thursday evening March 13, 2025, into the early hours of March 14th. Astronomers say the amount of dust and clouds in...
Mar 12, 2025
Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2025
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana is March 9-15, 2025. A statewide test tornado drill is scheduled for Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 9:15 am Central /10:15 am Eastern. The Indiana Department of...
Mar 10, 2025
