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...
15h ago
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 ...
16h ago
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
Melissa Etheridge Brings Her Songwriting Legacy to CMA Fest as Dierks Bentley Milestone Gets a Look Back
Fans at CMA Fest saw a familiar voice from outside the traditional country world take the stage as Melissa Etheridge joined the celebration in Nashvil...
Jun 19, 2026
Gregg Allman Documentary Explores Family Ties, Music Legacy, and Personal Struggles
A new documentary is shedding light on the life and career of Gregg Allman, focusing on the relationships and experiences that shaped one of rock musi...
Jun 18, 2026
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO End Marriage After Nearly a Decade Together
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are ending their marriage after nearly 10 years together, according to court records filed in Tennessee. The filing, submitte...
Jun 17, 2026
