Category Archives: local news
Trick-or-Treaters Refill Empty Halloween Bowl in Lowell
In Lowell, an empty trick-or-treat bowl became an opportunity for some costumed kids to perform a Halloween treat of their own. A post shared at the Hammond Firefighters Local 556 Facebook page shows ...
Nov 03, 2022
Halloween Trick-or-Treat at Governor's Residence Spotlights Region-themed Film
In Indianapolis, a trick-or-treat event at the Governor’s Residence Monday night with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb dressed up in costumes inspired by the 1983 film ...
Nov 01, 2022
Gary Schools Seek Feedback on Future Demolition
In Gary, the school district is seeking input from the public on closed school buildings and which ones should be demolished. The five former schools are Ambridge on Marshall Street, Duncan on West 21...
Nov 01, 2022
Delphi Investigation News Conference
The Delphi Double Homicide Task Force will announce an update in their investigation this morning. The multi-agency news conference will include the Indiana State Police, Carroll County Sheriff's Offi...
Oct 31, 2022
Drought Continues, Expands Across Region and State
We had a substantial rainfall earlier this week, but the Region remains dry. The latest USDA Drought Monitor now shows more than half of the state in Moderate Drought and expanding in Northwest Indian...
Oct 28, 2022
Prep Football Sectional Semi-Finals for the Region
Friday, October 28, 2022 6A Crown Point at Portage Lake Central at Lafayette Jeff 5A Munster at Merrillville Hammond Central at Hammond Morton Valparaiso at LaPorte Chesterton at Michigan City 4A New ...
Oct 28, 2022
Hanover Central Coach Named 'Colts Coach of the Week'
In Cedar Lake, Hanover Central High School Football Coach Brian Parker has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week for Week 10 in the Indianapolis Colts Coach of the Week Program, now in its 23rd y...
Oct 26, 2022
Valparaiso Rainfall Observation
In Valparaiso, meteorologists say this has been the largest rain event of 2022 in the city. A tweet from the National Weather Service Chicago early this morning said through 4am, Valpo has measured 2....
Oct 26, 2022
Tax Season Assistance Program Needs Volunteers, Open House Scheduled
United Way of Northwest Indiana is seeking volunteers to help Region residents file their 2022 federal and state income tax forms during the 2023 tax season, and those interested can learn more at an ...
Oct 24, 2022
Much of Northwest Indiana Now in Moderate Drought
The latest USDA Drought Monitor shows portions of Northwest Indiana, including southern Lake and Porter and most of Newton and Jasper counties, are now in moderate drought. The southwestern corner of ...
Oct 21, 2022
