Category Archives: local news
Porter County Sheriff Announces Creation of New Marine Unit
In Porter County, Sheriff Jeff Balon announces the creation of the Porter County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit. Sheriff Balon says its primary responsibility will be to provide a police presence for sa...
May 28, 2025
St. Mary Medical Center Cardiovascular Team Marks Milestone
In Hobart, Powers Health says the Cardiovascular team at St. Mary Medical Center marked a significant milestone in May with the completion of their 100th TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) p...
May 28, 2025
I-65 Bridge Work Ridge Rd to 61st Ave Phase Three
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to phase three of the bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project on I-65 over Norfolk Southern R...
May 27, 2025
Indiana State Park Centennial Challenges Honor Park History
In Porter County, Indiana Dunes State Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Indiana Dunes is one of two state parks turning 100 in 2025, Pokagon State Park is the other. There are three...
May 27, 2025
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor Breaks Ground on New Warehouse
In Porter County, Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor has broken ground on a new warehouse, the first to be built at the Lake Michigan port in 25 years. Ports of Indiana officials held a ceremony Wednesday ...
May 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts Announce Death of Owner Jim Irsay
In Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Colts are announcing the death of owner Jim Irsay. The team said in a statement that Irsay died in his sleep Wednesday May 21, 2025. Irsay was named the youngest gene...
May 22, 2025
Gary Selected for New Lake County Convention Center
In Gary, Mayor Eddie Melton said "This is a historic and monumental day for Gary and all of Lake County," following the announcement that the city was selected by the Lake County Board of Commissioner...
May 22, 2025
Lake County 45th Avenue Closure for Bridge Replacement
In Munster, the Lake County Highway Department is alerting Region motorists to an upcoming closure on 45th Avenue. The bridge carrying 45th over Hart Ditch will be closed to all traffic starting next ...
May 21, 2025
Longtime Franciscan Health Crown Point Volunteer Turns 100
In Crown Point, Franciscan Health says a new Region centenarian is still going strong after nearly 50 years of service. Vivian Kelby turned 100 earlier this month and will exceed 38,000 volunteer hour...
May 21, 2025
Hobart, Merrillville Joint Municipal Task Force Inaugural Meeting
In Lake County,the Hobart/Merrillville Joint Municipal Task Force held its inaugural meeting this month joined by the Indiana Department of Transportation. In February, Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun an...
May 21, 2025
