Category Archives: local news
Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Region, Two Rounds of Snow Possible
While the Northeast is shoveling out from this weekend’s nor’easter, the central U.S. is bracing for the next major winter storm. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Northwest Indiana...
Jan 31, 2022
February 2022 Events at Goodwill's Larry Neff Centers for Career Connections in Gary and Griffith
Goodwill's Larry Neff Center for Career Connections - Gary Please be aware of the following guidelines set in place for your safety: Please follow CDC guidelines and do not enter if you have a fever, ...
Jan 31, 2022
Public Invited to Submit Nominations for Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air Awards
Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air is accepting nominations for its annual Clean Air Awards. The announcement said nominations can be submitted for any Northwest Indiana business, municipal or c...
Jan 28, 2022
American Red Cross Blood Drive in Ogden Dunes in Honor of Teenage Survivor
In Long Beach, the police department and friends invite the community to a blood drive to honor a 13-year-old survivor. A release from the American Red Cross says Violet Van Gieson hasn't walked since...
Jan 27, 2022
City of La Porte Announces Warming Centers
With frigid temperatures expected for Wednesday and Thursday, Mayor Tom Dermody said the City of La Porte will be opening warming centers for those in need. "We have been fortunate so far to have a fa...
Jan 26, 2022
NIPSCO Offers Safety and Energy-Saving Tips for Extreme Cold Weather
NIPSCO says there are lots of ways to stay safe and warm and save on energy bills when extreme cold temperatures arrive. A couple of quick tips include making sure registers aren’t blocked and u...
Jan 24, 2022
Valparaiso Announces "The Linc" Downtown Development
(Image provided) (Image provided) In Valparaiso, the city has announced a mixed-use development coming to the area of Morgan Boulevard and Lincolnway called “The Linc”. It wi...
Jan 24, 2022
New Baseball Franchise in Crown Point Announces Name
Representatives from Lake County Corn Dogs, Northern League, and City of Crown Point. (Photo provided) The newest addition to the Northern League has officially been announced as the Lake County Corn ...
Jan 21, 2022
Excel Center Accepting Enrollment Applications
The Excel Center, a free public high school for adults, is currently accepting Enrollment Applications for Term 4 of the 2021-2022 School Year. Classes begin February 1st at Excel's Gary, Hammond and ...
Jan 20, 2022
Region Lake Effect Snow Update, Record Cold in Chicago on this Date 37 Years Ago
(Photo: Courtesy INDOT Twitter) A couple of weather observations this morning… first, regarding the rapidly changing conditions lake effect snow can bring to the Region and area roadways… ...
Jan 20, 2022
