Category Archives: local news
Crown Point to Host Wreaths Across America Ceremony
In Crown Point, city officials say the Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes this weekend by placing wreath...
Dec 16, 2022
Special Opportunity to Double the Impact of Salvation Army Red Kettle Donations
In Porter County, certain holiday gifts could have double the impact in 2023. That’s according to the Salvation Army which says an anonymous donor will match cash donated to the iconic Red Kettl...
Dec 16, 2022
City of La Porte Recognized as 'Bicycle Friendly'
In La Porte, the city has been recognized as a "Bicycle Friendly Community". La Porte joins over 500 other communities throughout the country and 15 in Indiana including locally Hammond and Valparaiso...
Dec 15, 2022
Community Healthcare System to Host Hiring Event in Munster
In Munster, a hiring event will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Community Healthcare System Conference Center on Calumet Avenue, two blocks south of Community Hospital. Commu...
Dec 15, 2022
Valparaiso Names Next Police Chief
Captain McIntyre (Photo provided) Assistant Chief DeHaven (Photo provided) In Valparaiso, Mayor Matt Murphy has announced Andrew McIntyre will be the city’s next Chief of Police effective Januar...
Dec 14, 2022
Merrillville Schools to Break Ground on New Career and Technical Education Building
(Image provided) (Image provided) In Merrillville, school officials say a new state-of-the-art facility will help prepare high school students living in Ross Township for college and career opp...
Dec 13, 2022
Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch to Run for Governor in 2024
Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch is in the race for governor in 2024. She announced her campaign yesterday morning, and U.S. Senator Mike Braun also officially announced his bid for the office yest...
Dec 13, 2022
Snowfall Data at New Online Toolbox
The Midwestern Regional Climate Center located at Purdue West Lafayette has launched a new interactive online "Snowfall Climatology Toolbox". The center says it provides easy-to-access data on annual ...
Dec 13, 2022
Indiana Experiencing 'Triple Impact' of Flu, RSV, and COVID-19
Indiana health officials say high levels of flu are significantly impacting hospitals across the state. As of the week ending December 3, 2022, Indiana has recorded 24 influenza deaths this season. Th...
Dec 12, 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater NWI Delights Members with 'A Christmas To Remember'
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana treated 500 region kids to “A Christmas to Remember” Thursday night, featuring food, music, dancing, fun and presents, and ensured no ...
Dec 09, 2022
