Category Archives: Our Communities

In Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Colts are announcing the death of owner Jim Irsay. The team said in a statement that Irsay died in his sleep Wednesday May 21, 2025. Irsay was named the youngest gene...

In Gary, Mayor Eddie Melton said "This is a historic and monumental day for Gary and all of Lake County," following the announcement that the city was selected by the Lake County Board of Commissioner...

In Munster, the Lake County Highway Department is alerting Region motorists to an upcoming closure on 45th Avenue. The bridge carrying 45th over Hart Ditch will be closed to all traffic starting next ...

In Crown Point, Franciscan Health says a new Region centenarian is still going strong after nearly 50 years of service. Vivian Kelby turned 100 earlier this month and will exceed 38,000 volunteer hour...

In Lake County,the Hobart/Merrillville Joint Municipal Task Force held its inaugural meeting this month joined by the Indiana Department of Transportation. In February, Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun an...

Cops Cycling for Survivors has announced plans for their 24th annual bicycle tour of Indiana as well as unveiling the memorial photos on their support truck ahead of National Peace Officers Memorial D...

In northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois, a rare Dust Storm Warning that included the Region was issued Friday afternoon May 16, 2025. The National Weather Service Chicago says it was the first tim...

In Crown Point, an annual event by First United Methodist Church to help Region veterans is coming up later this summer and sponsorship opportunities are available to help out. Senior Pastor Mark Wilk...

In east central Indiana east of Muncie, a landspout in Randolph County has been detected by the National Weather Service. They gave it an EF intensity rating of "unknown" because it was tracked throug...

In Lake County, hospital officials say families with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Franciscan Health Crown Point now have a variety of children's books to read to their little ...