Category Archives: Our Communities

Several Region communities are receiving funds in the first round of 2024 Community Crossings matching grants. The newly released list shows 252 cities, towns, and counties statewide sharing over $207...

The South Shore Line says effective Tuesday, April 9, 2024, full train service is resuming to all South Shore Line stations and temporary busing is no longer in effect. The temporary long-term busing ...

Sunny and breezy conditions are in the forecast this afternoon in the Region during the solar eclipse, while the National Weather Service says there could be a few clouds, mainly high-altitude thin ci...

Purdue Extension-Lake County says Lake County has the highest incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia out of all counties in Indiana. "There is a growing need for early detection, support, and a...

NIPSCO has announced a multi-year project to install new electric meter technology. The Merrillville-based utility said it is preparing to install meters for 3,000 electric residential customers in Hi...

With more and more sunlight and warmer temperatures Region residents may get the urge to start cleaning up yards and gardens, but experts urge everyone to please wait. Save the Dunes says it is extrem...

February 19-24, 2024 is Emergency Management Agency Appreciation Week. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says it joins Governor Eric Holcomb in recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of...

In Merrillville, the town says it will pay tribute to African American trailblazers of the community during the "Still I Rise, Created for Greatness" Black History Month Scholarship and Celebration Di...

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says it is prepared for a quick burst of snow expected to move across much of the state this afternoon and through the evening hours. The National Weat...

With a forecast beginning Friday across the upper Midwest that includes heavy snow, high winds and blizzard-like conditions followed by severely cold temperatures into next week, the FEMA Region 5 off...