Category Archives: local news
NIPSCO Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant 2025 Recipients
In Merrillville, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) says 23 organizations across northern Indiana have been awarded grants from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation for public s...
Sep 03, 2025
Porter County SaveHeart Stations to Boost Public Safety
In Porter County, officials say life-saving devices are being installed in a variety of public spaces. The Porter County Health Department says in partnership with Valpo Parks, Valparaiso Fire Departm...
Sep 03, 2025
State Road 8 Closure Between Kouts and La Crosse
In northwest Indiana, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a closure on State Road 8 between Kouts and La Crosse is scheduled to be in place through mid-October. The closure is in Por...
Sep 03, 2025
INDOT Announces Additional Safe Zones Sites
In central and northeast Indiana, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the next two sites for its worksite speed control pilot program known as Safe Zones. One resumes next month...
Sep 03, 2025
Gary-Chicago International Allocates $9.8 Million Grant for Air Cargo Expansion
In Gary, Gary/Chicago International Airport says it is accelerating its Phase 1 development of cargo services expansion by allocating a $9.8 million grant from the state of Indiana to the project. The...
Aug 22, 2025
I-65 Bridge Work Nearing Completion Between Ridge Road and I-94
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says Interstate 65 bridge work between Ridge Road and Interstate 80/94 is nearing completion. Bridge deck overlay preventative maintena...
Aug 21, 2025
La Porte Schools Celebrate Indiana Teacher of the Year Finalist
In La Porte, La Porte Community School Corporation says one of their teachers has been selected as one of seven finalists for the prestigious 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year award, as announced by th...
Aug 20, 2025
Thunderstorms Bring Flooding to Region
The National Weather Service Chicago says several rounds of heavy rainfall have moved across the Region since Monday August 18, 2025, and significant flash flooding occurred in some areas including Wh...
Aug 19, 2025
MAAC Foundation Announces New President and CEO
In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation announces Nicole Gladstone as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2025. In her new role, Gladstone will oversee all operations and s...
Aug 14, 2025
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop, Summer Social
In Valparaiso, the city says it is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop and Summer Social on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Forest Park Welter Room on Sheffield Drive, an event desig...
Aug 13, 2025
