Category Archives: local news
Change of Location for Indiana COVID-19 Strike Team in Gary
In Gary, the Mayor’s Office says the Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 Strike Team has changed the location of their stop in the city this week. They will now be located at the Diamo...
Jan 06, 2022
Indiana to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters to Hoosiers Age 12-15
The Indiana Department of Health Wednesday announced that Hoosiers age 12 to 15 who received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least five months ago are now eligible to receive a booster dose...
Jan 06, 2022
City of Valparaiso Announces Warming Centers
In Valparaiso, the city says it has coordinated with local efforts to announce the availability of warming centers available when temperatures and wind chills dip below freezing. To reduce the risk of...
Jan 05, 2022
Indiana State Health Commissioner Contracts COVID-19 a Second Time
The Indiana Department of Health says State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is recovering at home after becoming re-infected with COVID-19. The announcement said Dr. Box tested positive through a rap...
Jan 05, 2022
Indiana American Water Urges Customers to Prepare for Bitter Cold
With frigid temperatures in the forecast, Indiana American Water is urging customers to secure homes and businesses against freezing pipes. "With much colder temperatures expected across the state ove...
Jan 05, 2022
Indiana Health Officials Announce Changes to COVID-19 Testing Operations
The Indiana Department of Health says it is making several changes to COVID-19 testing operations due to high demand and a national shortage of rapid test kits: Hours are being extended at the communi...
Jan 04, 2022
Greyhound Announces New Stops in Valparaiso, Rensselaer
Greyhound today announced the opening of three new stops, two in Northwest Indiana. Customers can now board from Valparaiso and Rensselaer to travel around the state as well as connect to the bus line...
Jan 04, 2022
Arctic Air Brings Frigid Temperatures to Region Following New Year's Day Winter Storm
Arctic air has moved into the Region, following a New Year’s Day winter storm. Very icy conditions were being reported this morning. The National Weather Service says preliminary reports of snow...
Jan 03, 2022
Governor Holcomb, Health Officials Provide COVID-19 State Update
Update: Here is a link to view yesterday’s livestream at Governor Holcomb’s YouTube page. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and other state officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and its...
Dec 30, 2021
Valparaiso Transit Introduces Digital Signs
(Photo provided) In Valparaiso, the Transit Department has introduced six new digital solar-powered signs placed at major bus stops throughout the city. They provide route and real-time bus arrival da...
Dec 29, 2021
