Category Archives: local news
INDOT: New Roundabout Near Westville to Open Soon
In LaPorte County, INDOT Northwest a few days ago said on social media they're just a few weeks away from opening a new roundabout at U.S. 6 and U.S. 421 near Westville. The intersection's east juncti...
Laura Waluszko Sep 12, 2024
UChicago Medicine, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater NWI Partner to Support Healthy Kids and Communities
The University of Chicago Medicine recently announced it is dedicating $300,000 over three years to help improve the social-emotional well-being of youth served by Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Nort...
Laura Waluszko Sep 12, 2024
Longtime Region Radio Personality Steve Zana Passes Away
Friends, family, and colleagues are mourning the passing of longtime Adams Radio Group personality Steve Zana. Steve began broadcasting on Indiana 105.5 over 27 years ago hosting the morning show and ...
Laura Waluszko Sep 02, 2024
Storm Damage in LaPorte County
Cleanup is underway in northwest Indiana and Chicago area and southwest Michigan after severe storms knocked down trees and caused power outages. Preliminary storm reports say several trees were downe...
Laura Waluszko Aug 28, 2024
Valparaiso Offers Neighborhood Grants for 2025
In Valparaiso, the city is inviting neighborhoods to submit applications for the annual Neighborhood Improvement Grant program. Maggie Clifton, Valparaiso's Community Engagement Director, says guideli...
Laura Waluszko Aug 28, 2024
Community Leaders to Discuss Reducing Plastic Waste in Educational Spaces
In Valparaiso, educators and others will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste in schools. The meeting hosted by the Plastic Reduction Alliance of Northwest Indiana is August 28, 202...
Laura Waluszko Aug 28, 2024
Dangerous Heat this Week in the Region
About a week ago early morning temperatures were in the upper 40s and new record lows for mid-August were recorded in the Region, but this week begins on a very different note. The National Weather Se...
Laura Waluszko Aug 26, 2024
U.S. 6 Closure Between State Road 49 and Westville
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says part of U.S. 6 will be closed for about four months between State Road 49 and Westville. INDOT says the closure on U.S. 6 betwee...
Laura Waluszko Aug 20, 2024
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Open for Eligible Counties
In northern Indiana, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says businesses and residents in Porter, Elkhart, and contiguous counties may qualify for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Sma...
Laura Waluszko Aug 19, 2024
Crown Point to Welcome Home Olympian Casey Krueger
Crown Point is planning a special event to welcome Olympian Casey Krueger home to the Hub City. An announcement from the city said to visit downtown Crown Point at 4:30 pm Wednesday, August 14, 2024, ...
Laura Waluszko Aug 14, 2024