Category Archives: local news
Governor Holcomb Activates Indiana National Guard to Aid Florida Hurricane Relief
Governor Eric Holcomb says he has activated the Indiana National Guard to aid with hurricane relief efforts in Florida and help with route clearance, shelter management, supply distribution, and comma...
Oct 09, 2024
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Says Make Sure Smoke Alarms Are Working
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024, and Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department in Porter County is urging residents to make sure their smoke alarms are functioning. Liberty Fire is teaming...
Oct 09, 2024
Gary/Chicago International Airport Hosts Critical Infrastructure Groundbreaking Ceremony
In Lake County, Gary/Chicago International Airport held a ceremonial ground breaking Tuesday October 8, 2024, for the initial phase of about $24 million in infrastructure enhancements to its air cargo...
Oct 09, 2024
Valparaiso Marks October as Pedestrian Safety Month
In Valparaiso, the city says it is highlighting National Pedestrian Safety Month by reminding drivers and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road, slow down, and avoid distractions. "As a city com...
Oct 08, 2024
Powers Health Invests in Technology, Patient Comfort at St. Catherine Hospital
In Lake County, Powers Health recently announced renovations were complete at a medical-surgical unit at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. A news release says the $3.2 million investment into 5 ...
Oct 08, 2024
Porter County Annual Emergency Preparedness Exercise
In Valparaiso, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Porter County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), with the cooperation of local emergency response departments and agencies, reports they will ...
Oct 08, 2024
State Road 51 Bridge Over I-94 to be Replaced
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising motorists of lane closures on State Road 51 starting on or after September 30, 2024, in preparation for a project to replac...
Oct 04, 2024
Crown Point Fall 2024 Events
In Crown Point, the city has announced a variety of free events happening this month, starting with Oktoberfest at Bulldog Park on Saturday October 5, 2024. The Crown Point Fire Prevention Open House ...
Oct 04, 2024
Valpo Parks Foundation 2024 Friends and Legends Reception
In Valparaiso, the Valpo Parks Foundation says the 2024 Friends and Legends Reception is Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5 to 7 pm, at the Butterfield Family Pavilion at Fairgrounds Park on Calumet Avenue....
Oct 03, 2024
Indiana National Guard, State and Local Rescue Teams Assist in Hurricane Relief
The Indiana National Guard is assisting with Hurricane Helene search and rescue efforts. They're joining local and state personnel from North Carolina and federal agencies along with other Hoosier tea...
Oct 02, 2024
