Category Archives: local news

Communities across northwest Indiana are getting a share of nearly $140 million in recently announced Community Crossings matching grants. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb says nearly 14,000 miles of roa...

In northern Porter County, U.S. 12 under the State Road 249 bridge is set to be closed for about two weeks. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the U.S. 12 closure from on or after M...

In Lake County, the Crown Point Fire Department recently unveiled a new engine. "It's more than just an updated piece of equipment; it's a powerful tool that helps us keep Crown Point safe," said Fire...

Ivy Tech Community College's Lake County campus and the Ivy Tech Foundation recently presented their Distinguished Alumnus and Benefactor Awards during a ceremony in Indianapolis. Each of Ivy Tech's 1...

In Valparaiso, Bob Thompson has been named Planning and Transit Director for the city. The city says Thompson, who's served as Deputy Engineer for Valpo for the past year, has more than 33 years of ex...

In Porter County, Ports of Indiana says state and local officials celebrated the opening of a new highway bridge this week for the Hoosier state's Lake Michigan port. A news release said the new State...

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor is now showing Severe Drought across most of northwest Indiana, with Moderate Drought in the northern half of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties. The map shows much of ...

In recognition of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month in November, NIPSCO says it urges customers to beware of the "silent killer" that claims the lives of hundreds of people in the U.S. each year. The Me...

The U.S. Postal Service says it will hold Job Fairs across the state including locations in northwest Indiana. A news release said these events will be the last Job Fairs in 2024 where individuals can...

In Valparaiso, Franciscan Health broke ground this week on a new medical office building at the southeast corner of State Roads 2 and 49 on the southeast side of the city. The two-story building will ...