Category Archives: local news

United Way Northwest Indiana, together with Legacy Foundation, the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Town of Merrillville, is mobilizing volunteers to assist residents impacted by recent sev...

The Red Cross shelter at the Lincoln Community Center in Highland has been relocated to Pierce Middle School in Merrillville. Officials say the new location is more convenient for those affected by th...

In Hobart, officers began training Tuesday June 23, 2026, with their newly formed Marine Unit. The department said the new unit is designed to respond to incidents on Lake George, including assisting ...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties impacted by severe weather from June 6, 2026, through June 18, 2026. They include Lake, La Porte, Jasper,...

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 re...

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, cl...

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 Ga...

In Valparaiso, the city has announced six additional grants in the 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Program. The projects include gathering spaces, entry beautification, and landscape improvements. Neigh...

The Porter County Emergency Management Agency says it has requested the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's (IDHS) assistance in conducting damage assessments of properties throughout Porter Cou...

    The National Weather Service says several tornadoes occurred across northwest Indiana during the late afternoon and evening hours Thursday June 11 2026. "Some of these tornadoes were str...