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The Midwestern Regional Climate Center located at Purdue West Lafayette has launched a new interactive online "Snowfall Climatology Toolbox". The center says it provides easy-to-access data on annual ...

Indiana health officials say high levels of flu are significantly impacting hospitals across the state. As of the week ending December 3, 2022, Indiana has recorded 24 influenza deaths this season. Th...

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana treated 500 region kids to “A Christmas to Remember” Thursday night, featuring food, music, dancing, fun and presents, and ensured no ...

In Valparaiso, former longtime mayor Jon Costas has announced he will be running for mayor in 2023. Costas was mayor of Valparaiso for 16 years before retiring from the office in 2019. Current mayor M...

Franciscan Health Crown Point Cook Penny Root works in the kitchen as a TUG robot approaches to pick up a cart. The new robotic delivery system for kitchen carts and linens began operating this fall. ...

In Valparaiso, the city says part of Washington Street will be closed during the daytime for a couple of days next week for NIPSCO work to replace decorative light poles. The closure will be from Monr...

In Valparaiso, former long-time mayor Jon Costas says he will be making “a special announcement concerning the future of Valparaiso” tonight December 8th. There were no other details. Cost...

The State of Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College today announced a new partnership they said will offer state employees an affordable education with no upfront tuition costs. "This is an investment...

Astronomers say tonight December 8th will be the best time to see Mars this year. The red planet will be on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, rising in the east shortly after sunset and set...

Bell ringers Andy Amick and Amanda Eck (Photo provided) The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana is now using the new 'TipTap' system on its Red Kettle stands to give customers of local retailers more ...