Category Archives: Our Communities
Dr. Charles Small Named Valparaiso University Director of Athletics
(Photo courtesy Valparaiso University) In Valparaiso, Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla on Thursday announced Dr. Charles Small has been named the next Director of Athletics. Small, who wil...
May 20, 2022
Express Air Coach to Launch New Michigan City to O'Hare Shuttle Service
In Michigan City, a new opportunity soon to get a ride to the airport. Express Air Coach (EAC) announced Thursday it will begin offering shuttle service from Michigan City to O'Hare beginning May 27th...
May 20, 2022
Local Sculptor's 'Birds of Paradise' to be Found Around Downtown Valpo
(Photo provided) The City of Valparaiso says their Birds of Paradise sculpture event took flight with a kickoff at the Rotary Library Garden, complete with the artists, sponsors, crafts and entertainm...
May 19, 2022
Gary 7th Avenue Temporary Closure for Double Track NWI Project
In Gary, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) says 7th Avenue will be temporarily closed and detoured between Floyd and Lake Street in Miller for the next six weeks starting tomor...
May 18, 2022
Purdue Expert Says 'Smart' Roads Can Help Motorists and the Environment
Luna Lu's research is enabling concrete-paved roads to prevent and repair their own damage. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood) In West Lafayette, a Purdue professor says roadways need a "digital...
May 18, 2022
Elevated Fire Danger in the Region
The National Weather Service Chicago office says there will be an elevated fire danger in the Region today. A Special Weather Statement issued this morning says warm, dry and breezy conditions are in ...
May 16, 2022
Indiana Flags at Half-Staff in Remembrance of One-Million U.S. Lives Lost to COVID
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags in the state to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19. Per President Biden’s order, flags shou...
May 13, 2022
City Kicks Off Second 'All In Gary!' Cleanup Campaign
In Gary, Mayor Jerome Prince Thursday hosted an event to kick off the second All In Gary! cleanup campaign. Mayor Prince operated an excavator and led a city demolition crew in tearing down an abandon...
May 13, 2022
Record High Temp Wednesday, Record Cold Same Date 2021
A record-breaking day of hot weather in the Region yesterday, and one year ago on the same date we saw a record low. According to National Weather Service data, the temperature reached 90-degrees in V...
May 12, 2022
Temporary US 12 Closure Near Michigan City for Double Track NWI Project
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will temporarily close and detour Route 12 and Porter/LaPorte County Line Road just west of Michigan City today/ Thursday May 12. The work...
May 12, 2022
