Community News
Update on Porter County Compost Sites and Storm Debris
(Aug 25 2026) Update from the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County - the district has announced some changes to compost site hours and services due to overwhelming storm debris, the website said. COMPOST SITE UPDATES: The Portage Compost Site will be CLOSED Wednesday, August 26th 2026 and Thursday, A...
12h ago
Indiana 211 to Report Storm Damage, Find Local Resources
State and local officials continue to encourage residents impacted by recent storms to report damage to Indiana 211. They said Indiana 211 is also a place to find local resources. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says these include meals and food pantries, pet food assistance, clothing and cleaning supplies,...
15h ago
Renovations Begin at Merrillville Police Department
The Merrillville Police Department says long-awaited renovations have officially begun at their facility. The renovations are expected to take up to a year to complete. During this time, the Records Office has temporarily relocated so the department can continue providing the same level of service to the community. Beg...
16h ago
Music News
Is a Drake x Ella Langley Track Coming? Concert Appearance Ignites Collaboration Rumors
Drake made an unexpected appearance at Ella Langley's sold-out concert at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Aug. 22. Footage from ...
21h ago
Dolly Parton Shares Health Update as She Continues Recovery
Dolly Parton is continuing her recovery after a series of health issues affected some of her recent public appearances and travel plans. Billboard rep...
Aug 24, 2026
Luke Combs Scores 21st Country Airplay No. 1 With Be By You
Luke Combs has added another chart leader to his career as Be By You reaches No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart. Billboard data shows the song drew 32...
Aug 23, 2026
