Category Archives: local news
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Indiana Counties Impacted by Recent Severe Storms
On April 9, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration for several Indiana counties impacted by recent severe storms that occurred March 10-11, 2026. This declara...
Apr 15, 2026
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor Welcomes First Ocean Vessel of 2026 International Shipping Season
In northwest Indiana, Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor has welcomed the first ocean vessel of the international shipping season. Ocean7 Ranger arrived earlier this month carrying equipment for facility i...
Apr 14, 2026
Hoosiers May Qualify for Free Well Water Testing
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is encouraging eligible Hoosiers to apply for free well water testing through the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. The office said private...
Apr 14, 2026
Pavement Patching Scheduled for I-65 at I-80/94 Interchange
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation says there will be lane closures on I-65 at the interchange with I-80/94 beginning on or after Monday, April 13, 2026. There will be alternatin...
Apr 10, 2026
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
In Valparaiso, the city invites the community to a Neighborhood Workshop titled "Volunteer Recruitment in Your Neighborhood" on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Forest Park Welter Roo...
Apr 10, 2026
Downtown Hammond Train Station Groundbreaking Ceremony
In Hammond, Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. and the city invite the public to the groundbreaking for the new downtown Hammond train station on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1 PM. It will serve as one of the...
Apr 08, 2026
Bridge Work to Close Broadway, 113th Avenue in Crown Point
In Crown Point, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces two road closures for bridge work, urging motorists to plan ahead due to work already occurring in the area. State Road 53/Br...
Apr 07, 2026
Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus Contributes $84.8 Million to Region
Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso Campus says its impact on the region adds more than $84.8 million in income through its students, alumni, and operations. The overall impact of Ivy Tech was cited...
Apr 06, 2026
New Procedure Makes Indiana Debut at Powers Health
In northwest Indiana, Powers Health says it recently became the first healthcare system in Indiana to use the SEISMIQ Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system from Boston Scientific, an acoustic pressur...
Apr 02, 2026
Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce 23rd Annual Portage Community and Business Night
In Portage, the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the 23rd annual Portage Community and Business Night, April 16, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, at the Fieldhouse at Portage High Sc...
Apr 02, 2026
