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Winter Storm Expected to Bring Several Inches of Snow to Region
The National Weather Service Chicago says the first significant snowfall of the season is expected in northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area Wednesday February 12 2025. Meteorologists say snow, he...
Laura Waluszko 22h ago
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Ivy Tech Community College Hosts Annual Spring Fundraiser Event
In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College says its 21st annual Spring Fundraiser event is March 14, 2025, at Aberdeen Manor featuring a Mardi Gras theme. The event includes dinner, dancing, silent auc...
Laura Waluszko 23h ago
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Over 40 Deceased Ducks Found Along Shoreline at Whiting Beach
In Whiting, city officials say the Park Department discovered over forty deceased ducks along the shoreline of Whihala Beach last week. A news release said in light of all the issues in the U.S. regar...
Laura Waluszko 23h ago
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Lake County Health Department to Unveil New Mobile Health Clinic
In Crown Point, the community is invited to join the Lake County Health Department Friday February 7, 2025, for the unveiling of their new Mobile Health Clinic, a specialized $229,000 vehicle that wil...
Laura Waluszko Feb 06, 2025
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Lowell High School Announces New Head Football Coach
In Lowell, Tri-Creek school officials have announced their new head football coach. Casey McKim joins Lowell after five years and a 48-17 record as head coach at New Prairie High School. At New Prairi...
Laura Waluszko Feb 06, 2025
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Icy Conditions Across Northwest Indiana
Very icy conditions are being seen in the Region after freezing rain and drizzle overnight. The National Weather Service Chicago says temperatures are expected to be near or below freezing until about...
Laura Waluszko Feb 06, 2025
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Lake County Sheriff's PD Rescues Dog from Building Roof
The Lake County Sheriff's Department says officers launched a dramatic rescue Tuesday afternoon to save a dog from the roof of a three-story building in Gary. Police say an individual flagged down an ...
Laura Waluszko Feb 05, 2025
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Crown Point Fire Invests $1.1M in New EMS Equipment
In Crown Point, the fire department recently unveiled $1.1 million in new EMS equipment. "This investment ensures our firefighter-paramedics stay on the cutting edge with the best equipment available ...
Laura Waluszko Feb 04, 2025
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Freezing Rain, Ice Accumulation Possible Wednesday
The National Weather Service Chicago says a wintry mix is expected to overspread the area Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening February 5, 2025, with some ice accumulation possible. Meteorologis...
Laura Waluszko Feb 04, 2025
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South Shore Line Announces New Train Schedule
In northwest Indiana, the South Shore Line says it will be implementing a new train schedule effective Tuesday, February 18, 2025. An advisory from the commuter rail says the new schedule incorporates...
Laura Waluszko Jan 31, 2025