Category Archives: local news
Franciscan Health Crown Point Groundbreaking for New Cancer Center
In Lake County, Franciscan Health Crown Point recently broke ground on a new cancer center. The 71,000-square-foot, three-story building is being built at the southeast corner of Interstate 65 and U.S...
Oct 01, 2024
Moderate Drought Across Much of Northwest Indiana
Dry conditions are intensifying in the Region and elsewhere. The U.S. Drought Monitor issued Thursday September 19, 2024, shows Moderate Drought across most of Lake County, all of Porter, LaPorte and ...
Sep 20, 2024
Lane and Ramp Closures on US 30 at I-65 in Merrillville
In Merrillville, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising Region motorists of ramp closures beginning on or after Sunday, September 22, 2024 for concrete pavement restoration on U....
Sep 20, 2024
Crown Point Fire Receives Grant for Mobile Integrated Health Program
In Crown Point, the Fire Department plans to launch a new pilot Mobile Integrated Health program early next year. A news release says it's meant to offer a variety of services, like hospital dismissal...
Sep 20, 2024
INDOT to Host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says it will host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time at 12 locations across the state, inc...
Sep 20, 2024
Groundbreaking for Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus
Officials say the groundbreaking held on September 10, 2024, for the new Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus also marks the official kick off of northwest Indiana's quality of place investments throug...
Sep 18, 2024
Supermoon Full Moon Lunar Eclipse
September's supermoon full moon will be accompanied by a partial lunar eclipse. The lunar eclipse Tuesday September 17, 2024, starts at 7:41 pm Central time, but the full effect will not be completely...
Sep 17, 2024
Valparaiso Continues Lead-Safe Inventory for Water Service Lines
In Valparaiso, the city is continuing its inventory of water service lines as required by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Matt Zurbriggen, Deputy Director for Valparaiso Cit...
Sep 16, 2024
MAAC Foundation 5th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day
In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation First Responders Training Campus is holding its 5th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9 AM to 2 PM at the MAAC ...
Sep 13, 2024
Crown Point to Host Inaugural Wine Fest
In Crown Point, the city says it will host its inaugural Wine Fest on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Bulldog Park, featuring wineries from Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan and over 200 varie...
Sep 12, 2024
