Community News
Crown Point PD Officer Named Indiana Student Resource Officer of the Year
Crown Point Police Officer Brandon Norris was recognized as the State of Indiana's School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year during an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Norris, who is the resource officer at Taft Middle School, also was named the SRO of the Year for Region 1, which includes Jasper, Lake, Newt...
Jun 19, 2026
The Salvation Army Responds to Northwest Indiana Tornadoes
The Salvation Army is continuing to respond in areas affected by the tornado outbreak on June 11, 2026. The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team has been distributing water, snacks, hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and blankets to residents in Lake and Porter counties since last Thursday and will continue to provide ...
Jun 19, 2026
RDA Advances Blight Elimination, Development Planning in Northwest Indiana
In Crown Point, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority announced this week they accepted a $2.87 million bid for the demolition of multiple structures in the Gary Metro Transit Development District (TDD), including the former Gordon's Department Store, the Gordon's Department Sto...
Jun 18, 2026
Music News
Ella Langley Opens Up About Faith and Personal Struggles During Oklahoma Concert
Country singer Ella Langley shared a deeply personal message with fans during a recent concert in Oklahoma City, speaking about the challenges she has...
Jun 22, 2026
Ed Sheeran Brings Loop Tour Spectacle to Nashville With Hits, Fan Requests and Fireworks
Ed Sheeran turned Nashville's Nissan Stadium into a massive singalong as his Loop Tour made its latest stop in the city. During the show, Sheeran perf...
Jun 22, 2026
Conner Smith and Wife Leah Thompson Announce They Are Expecting First Child
A new chapter is on the way for country singer Conner Smith and his wife Leah Thompson. The couple has announced that they are expecting their first b...
Jun 21, 2026
