Category Archives: local news
80/94 FlexRoad Meetings in Indiana and Illinois
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says two public meetings are this week for the 80/94 FlexRoad project to improve traffic flow and safety along Indiana's busiest interstate corridor. T...
Aug 14, 2024
NIPSCO August 11 Reminder to call 811 Before Digging
In northwest Indiana, NIPSCO says Sunday, August 11, 2024 -- 8/11-- serves as a natural and crucial reminder to contact 811 before digging to avoid damaging buried utilities. The Merrillville-based co...
Aug 09, 2024
American Legion Post 260 Annual Steamed Corn Picnic
In Porter County, American Legion Post 260's Annual Steamed Corn Picnic is Saturday August 10, 2024, at the Post off of Mulberry Avenue in Portage. It's their largest fundraiser. Deb Podgorski, Secret...
Aug 09, 2024
Boil Water Advisory Issued After Water Main Break in Lowell
In Lowell, Indiana American Water Company says a precautionary boil water advisory was issued after a water main break occurred Thursday August 8, 2024, impacting nearly 1,730 customers on the east si...
Aug 09, 2024
National Weather Service Confirms July 15th Lowell Tornado
The National Weather Service Chicago says it has confirmed an additional tornado in northwest Indiana from the July 15, 2024, storms. The latest update shows an EF-0 tornado occurred just before 10 pm...
Aug 05, 2024
Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest
In downtown Valparaiso, the annual Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club Corn Roast Fest is Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Central Park Plaza and Urschel Pavilion, 5 pm to 10 pm. The music lineup features Americ...
Aug 02, 2024
Powers Health to Build New Emergency Department in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Powers Health says it is expanding services for patients seeking emergency care. The healthcare system has announced a new emergency department will be built at the St. Mary Medical Cen...
Jul 31, 2024
Crew Carwash to Host 15th Annual Crew for Kids Fundraiser
Crew Carwash, an Indiana-based family business with locations across the Region, says it is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters for its fifteenth annual Crew for Kids fundraiser. "Since 1948, Cre...
Jul 25, 2024
Crown Point Schools Community/Parent Tour Day
Crown Point Community School Corporation says it is hosting a district tour day for community members and parents on August 8. 2024, to see what's new in Crown Point schools. An announcement from the ...
Jul 23, 2024
Storm Damage Assessment in Porter County
The Porter County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) says it has requested the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's (IDHS) assistance in conducting damage assessments of properties throughout Port...
Jul 23, 2024
