Category Archives: local news
American Heart Association National Wear Red Day February 3rd
The American Heart Association is encouraging families in the Region and around the country to "Be the Beat" on Friday, February 3, 2023, as a part of the Association's Go Red for Women National Wear ...
Feb 03, 2023
February is Earthquake Awareness Month
February is Earthquake Awareness Month and state officials say Indiana is near two seismic zones that have the potential to produce major earthquakes and many small quakes. “About 2,000 tremors ...
Feb 02, 2023
Valparaiso Invites Participants to City Government Academy
In Valparaiso, the city invites residents to take part in its seven-week City Government Academy. "So far 105 people have graduated from our City Government Academy. It's gratifying to see them become...
Feb 01, 2023
NIPSCO Recognizes National Energy Assistance Day
In recognition of National Energy Assistance Day on Wednesday, February 1, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) is raising awareness about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI...
Feb 01, 2023
Additional READI Grant Projects in NW Indiana Approved for Funding
Nine additional projects were recently approved for READI grant dollars by the Northwest Indiana Forum Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. These projects have met all the nece...
Jan 31, 2023
Police Say Suspect Taken Into Custody in Valpo High School Threats
Valparaiso Police say a suspect has been taken into custody related to multiple Valparaiso High School threats. A news release from the Valparaiso Police Department says a teenager from Ohio was taken...
Jan 27, 2023
Multiple School Lockouts, Threat Determined Non-Credible
Authorities say multiple schools in Porter County began receiving threats from an unknown caller this morning and it was determined to be a non-credible threat. Officials said many police agencies, in...
Jan 26, 2023
Travel Advisories Continue, Winter Storm Included 'Thundersnow'
Travel advisories remain in effect for most of Indiana, including locally LaPorte, Starke and Pulaski counties after snowfall Wednesday that continues this morning. That’s according to the India...
Jan 26, 2023
Valparaiso Mayor Delivers State of the City Address
In Valparaiso, Mayor Matt Murphy gave his State of the City address yesterday at the Porter County Expo Center. Murphy talked about the early days of the pandemic and spoke about the Mayor’s You...
Jan 25, 2023
INDOT Preparing for Winter Storm
(Image provided) The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is preparing for a winter storm expected to impact the state starting overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday. The National Weather Serv...
Jan 24, 2023
