Category Archives: Our Communities

Indiana prep football semi-state games are tonight. Matchups with Region teams include: 6A Merrillville (12-0) at Westfield (11-1) 6:30 Region Time 5A Michigan City (9-3) HOSTS Zionsville (8-5) Ames F...

The longest lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years takes place this week and it looks like skies may be clear enough for Region residents to see it. NASA says a near-total lunar eclipse will be visible acr...

Indiana Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Tuesday announced the Department of Transportation has awarded a 17-point-7-million dollar grant to finish the Marquette Greenway. The grant, awarded to the Northwes...

The City of Valparaiso is launching a Shop Valpo campaign to encourage shoppers and diners to look local this season. "Our local businesses are the backbone of our community, and they offer unique goo...

The first snowfall of the season is expected in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago area today. The National Weather Service says snow could fall as early as mid-morning and continue in spurts throughou...

The American Red Cross says it is looking for individuals that want to make a career helping save lives and is hiring for the mobile phlebotomist team that helps operate blood drives in northwest Indi...

In East Chicago, Cline Avenue Bridge, LLC, owned and operated by United Bridge Partners, announces their winter weather preparations are in place. Cline Avenue Bridge has again partnered with veteran-...

Several Region schools are among 35 new Purple Star Schools. The Indiana Department of Education today said the designation, valid for three years, is awarded for significant display of commitment to ...

Philadelphia-based communications giant Comcast is reporting widespread outages across the country. Outages have been reported in Northwest Indiana, as well as other parts of the Hoosier state, across...

November 7-13, 2021, is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. Meteorologists want Hoosiers to be ready for what the season may bring, and be aware of the dangers ice, snow and cold can bring. T...