Category Archives: local news

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 ...

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 ...

The National Weather Service Chicago says a wintry mix is expected to overspread the area Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening February 5, 2025, with some ice accumulation possible. Meteorologis...

In northwest Indiana, the South Shore Line says it will be implementing a new train schedule effective Tuesday, February 18, 2025. An advisory from the commuter rail says the new schedule incorporates...

In observance of National Energy Assistance Day on January 31, 2025, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) is reminding customers of energy assistance programs available to those facing fin...

In Michigan City's Elston Grove Historic Neighborhood, the city's original public library is now home to apartments. Made from Indiana limestone, the building first opened in October 1897 as the city'...

Windy and very dry conditions are in the Region forecast for Monday January 27, 2025. The National Weather Service Chicago has issued a Fire Weather Watch that includes communities in northwest Indian...

In Gary, the city says streetlight upgrades will be happening throughout the community as part of a newly-launched Relight the City initiative. Work is underway to repair or replace 2000 streetlights ...

Indiana Landmarks says it awarded more than $6 million in 2024 to help nonprofits and cities statewide save meaningful places. Locally that included a grant for design work and community engagement ex...

In Valparaiso, Valpo Parks says it is announcing a significant investment in the city's park system with the launch of "rePLAY", a $10 million initiative to enhance and upgrade ten existing parks in 2...