Category Archives: local news

Lake County Health Department Unveils New Mobile Clinic
In Crown Point, Lake County's Health Department recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art mobile clinic. "This is a very exciting time for Lake County as we envision the future of the mobile health c...
Laura Waluszko Feb 14, 2025

Valparaiso to Host Community Conference in April
In Valparaiso, the city is holding a community conference on Thursday, April 17, 2025, noon to 5 pm at the Harre Union on the campus of Valparaiso University. "This first-ever Community Conference is ...
Laura Waluszko Feb 13, 2025

Winter Storm Expected to Bring Several Inches of Snow to Region
The National Weather Service Chicago says the first significant snowfall of the season is expected in northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area Wednesday February 12 2025. Meteorologists say snow, he...
Laura Waluszko Feb 11, 2025

Ivy Tech Community College Hosts Annual Spring Fundraiser Event
In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College says its 21st annual Spring Fundraiser event is March 14, 2025, at Aberdeen Manor featuring a Mardi Gras theme. The event includes dinner, dancing, silent auc...
Laura Waluszko Feb 11, 2025

Over 40 Deceased Ducks Found Along Shoreline at Whiting Beach
In Whiting, city officials say the Park Department discovered over forty deceased ducks along the shoreline of Whihala Beach last week. A news release said in light of all the issues in the U.S. regar...
Laura Waluszko Feb 11, 2025

Lake County Health Department to Unveil New Mobile Health Clinic
In Crown Point, the community is invited to join the Lake County Health Department Friday February 7, 2025, for the unveiling of their new Mobile Health Clinic, a specialized $229,000 vehicle that wil...
Laura Waluszko Feb 06, 2025

Lowell High School Announces New Head Football Coach
In Lowell, Tri-Creek school officials have announced their new head football coach. Casey McKim joins Lowell after five years and a 48-17 record as head coach at New Prairie High School. At New Prairi...
Laura Waluszko Feb 06, 2025

Icy Conditions Across Northwest Indiana
Very icy conditions are being seen in the Region after freezing rain and drizzle overnight. The National Weather Service Chicago says temperatures are expected to be near or below freezing until about...
Laura Waluszko Feb 06, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's PD Rescues Dog from Building Roof
The Lake County Sheriff's Department says officers launched a dramatic rescue Tuesday afternoon to save a dog from the roof of a three-story building in Gary. Police say an individual flagged down an ...
Laura Waluszko Feb 05, 2025

Crown Point Fire Invests $1.1M in New EMS Equipment
In Crown Point, the fire department recently unveiled $1.1 million in new EMS equipment. "This investment ensures our firefighter-paramedics stay on the cutting edge with the best equipment available ...
Laura Waluszko Feb 04, 2025