Category Archives: local news
Crown Point to Host Annual Spring Clean Up
In Crown Point, the city will celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting and its annual Spring Clean Up. Mayor Pete Land and city staff will hold a ceremonial tree planting at 11 a.m. Friday,...
Apr 23, 2026
Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept Supports National Recruitment Campaign
In Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department is highlighting a national effort to recruit the next generation of volunteer firefighters. The campaign, called "A Hustle Worth...
Apr 23, 2026
U.S. 30 to Close for Railroad Work in Dyer
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says CSX Railroad will close U.S. 30 at their crossing between Hart Street and Calumet Avenue on or after Monday, April 27, 2026. INDOT...
Apr 23, 2026
Tornado Confirmed Near Kentland in Newton County
In southern Newton County, the National Weather Service Chicago says it has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down just southwest of Kentland Friday night April 17, 2026, shortly before 10:30 pm CT, s...
Apr 21, 2026
U. S. Steel Announces Plans to Restart Gary Tin Mill
In Gary, U. S. Steel says it plans to restart the Tin Mill at Gary Works. The announcement said the restart, expected to occur in early 2027, is intended to provide greater access to reliable, America...
Apr 21, 2026
Cline Avenue Ramp Closures
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says there will be additional ramp closures along Cline Avenue/State Road 912 near East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond for resurfacing. The...
Apr 21, 2026
2026 Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration
In Valparaiso, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County's Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration is Saturday April 18, 2026, 9am to 1 pm, at the Porter County Expo Center. The dist...
Apr 16, 2026
Gary/Chicago International Airport Marks Latest Milestone, 800th International Arrival
Gary/Chicago International Airport recently celebrated its latest milestone with its 800th international arrival. "Our international sector continues to mature, and we are now consistently above our t...
Apr 16, 2026
South Shore Line Service Advisory, Luke Combs at Notre Dame
The South Shore Line says it will provide additional service to accommodate passengers attending the Luke Combs concert Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the University of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend....
Apr 16, 2026
Northwest Indiana RDA Launches Development Catalyst Grant Program
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) recently announced it's launching a new program to help communities fund preparation for development. To help local governments build the too...
Apr 16, 2026
