Category Archives: local news
National Weather Service Updates on March 10, 2026, Tornadoes
The National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago at its website says a single supercell thunderstorm "was responsible for a family of tornadoes" that struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana the even...
Mar 16, 2026
Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2026
The National Weather Service says March 8-14, 2026, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. Officials say a statewide test tornado drill will be conducted Tuesday March 10, 2026. Here is a lin...
Mar 06, 2026
INDOT Implements New Roadway Worker Safety Initiative, Project Greenlight
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a new work zone initiative called Project Greenlight. INDOT says when worn with a high visibility vest, a specific type of wearable light...
Mar 06, 2026
Lane Closures on US 20 in La Porte County
In La Porte County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says work will resume on auxiliary two-way left turn lane construction on U.S. 20 between Interstate 94 near Michigan City and Stat...
Mar 06, 2026
Overnight Lane Closures on I-65 in Lake County
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says there will be overnight lane closures on Interstate 65 between Interstate 80/94 and U.S. 30 for pavement marking. Removal of the t...
Mar 05, 2026
Grit and Glow Cleaning Co. Announces Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
In northwest Indiana, a new locally owned residential and commercial cleaning company will officially celebrate its launch with a special event Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 3:30 pm Central / 4:30 Easte...
Mar 05, 2026
City of Valparaiso Announces New Parks Director
In Valparaiso, Mayor Jon Costas has announced the appointment of Tristan Leonhard as Parks Director for Valpo Parks. Leonhard most recently served as Acting Director and previously as Assistant Direct...
Mar 04, 2026
Indiana State Trooper and Milford Police Officer Escort Special "Delivery"
In northern Indiana, Indiana State Police Bremen District say Valentine's Day 2026 will be remembered for a special "delivery." A news release said the expectant parents were heading to the hospital a...
Mar 03, 2026
Crown Point St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026
In Crown Point, the city's lighted, nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at dusk Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the downtown square. Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Mai...
Mar 03, 2026
Valparaiso Invites Public to 'Map the Vision'
In Valparaiso, the city says the next step in its "Valpo Vision 2050" comprehensive planning process is an interactive "Map the Vision" night where the community can help to shape the future map of Va...
Mar 02, 2026
