Category Archives: local news
Lake Station Boys and Girls Club Member Named Indiana Youth of the Year
From left, Boys & Girls Clubs Vice President of Finance & Philanthropy Shire Kuch, President & CEO Ryan Smiley, VP of HR & Operations Kris Condon, Jamie Cruz, VP of Programs & Outc...
May 10, 2022
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible in the Region this Weekend
A total lunar eclipse - producing what’s sometimes informally referred to as a ‘Blood Moon’ because of the ruddy color during the totality of the eclipse - will be visible in Northwe...
May 10, 2022
Concrete Restoration Project on the Borman Expressway
(Image provided) In Lake County, a concrete pavement restoration project is underway on Interstate 80/94 between the Illinois state line and Cline Avenue. Work on that stretch of the Borman starts wit...
May 09, 2022
Disney CEO Hammond Native Bob Chapek to Speak at IU Bloomington Commencement
(Photo provided courtesy of Disney) Northwest Indiana native, Indiana University alumnus and CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek will speak during the Bloomington undergraduate ceremony this wee...
May 05, 2022
Winter, Some Spring, then Directly into Summer
A substantial warmup is in the Region’s forecast as daytime temperatures are expected to jump nearly 30-degrees. Highs are forecast around 60 thru Saturday, then near 70 on Sunday, 80 on Monday ...
May 05, 2022
Neighbors' Educational Opportunties (NEO) Open House to Celebrate 10+ Years in NW Indiana
(Image provided) Neighbors' Educational Opportunities (NEO) is holding a celebration of the 10-plus years of existence as an educational opportunity in Northwest Indiana. The celebration will be June ...
May 05, 2022
Crown Point Announces New Fire Chief
(Photo provided) In Crown Point, Mayor David Uran has sworn in Mark Baumgardner Jr. as the city's new fire chief. A news release from the city said Baumgardner's appointment was made official Wednesda...
May 04, 2022
Society of Innovators and Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest Announce New Youth Summer Innovation Experience
The Society of Innovators and Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) will host the Young Leaders Academy 2022 Summer Innovation Experience at the PNW Westville campus June 22-24. The Summer In...
May 04, 2022
Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their first household hazardous waste collection event for the season on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Porter County Expo on East D...
May 03, 2022
Valparaiso University President Thanks First Responders After Fire on Campus
In Valparaiso, the president of Valparaiso University said they wanted to "extend their deepest gratitude" to first responders who helped with evacuations and extinguished the fire Friday that destroy...
May 03, 2022
