Category Archives: local news
Red Cross Opens Shelter in Highland Following Severe Weather
Severe storms swept through Indiana Thursday evening June 11, 2026, impacting many communities. In response, the American Red Cross has opened shelters at the locations listed below to provide safe re...
Jun 12, 2026
NWI Congressman Mrvan Economic Development Community Project Funding Requests
Northwest Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan announced the House Appropriations Committee has included his economic development Community Project Funding requests for Indiana's First Congressi...
Jun 10, 2026
Highland, Munster to Celebrate New 'Bridges Over Ditches' Pathway
In Highland and Munster, a new pathway - known as the "Bridges Over Ditches" project - is the first direct pathway connection between the two towns. Residents and visitors are invited to attend a ribb...
Jun 09, 2026
U.S. 35 to U.S. 30 Ramp Closure Near Hamlet
In Starke County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the ramp from U.S. 35 to eastbound U.S. 30 is scheduled to close on or after Wednesday, June 10, 2026, through mid-July 2026. Mo...
Jun 09, 2026
Powers Health Expanding Outpatient Center in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Powers Health says it is expanding its St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center off State Road 49 to meet the community's needs. The two-phase project is estimated to be completed in a...
Jun 08, 2026
Legendary Steam Locomotive Heading to Indiana
In northern Indiana's Marshall County, Friday June 5, 2026, will be a big day for a small town when Union Pacific's Big Boy Number 4014 steam locomotive pulls in for a 30-minute whistle stop in the To...
Jun 04, 2026
United Way NWI Partners with MAAC Foundation to Expand Emergency Medical Responder Training Opportunities
United Way Northwest Indiana says it is partnering with the MAAC Foundation to support the upcoming Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course running Mondays and Thursdays from June 15 through August 1...
Jun 04, 2026
Strack and Van Til Checkout Challenge Raises Over $10,000 for Opportunity Enterprises
In Valparaiso, Strack & Van Til CEO Jeff Strack recently presented Opportunity Enterprises (OE) with a check for $10,389.25 in support of the work the organization does throughout the region for i...
Jun 04, 2026
Governor Braun Ceremonially Signs Bill Providing Property Tax Relief to Veterans
In Indianapolis, Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed a new law expanding property tax relief for Hoosier veterans. The governor's office says under the measure, totally dis...
Jun 04, 2026
U.S. 20 Closure Near County Line for Railroad Work
In far northeastern Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says CSX Railroad will close U.S. 20 at their crossing between Ardendale Avenue and County Line Road just wes...
Jun 01, 2026
