Category Archives: local news
Latest Drought Map Shows Abnormally Dry Conditions Expand Across Region, State
In the latest USDA Drought Monitor issued today Thursday June 30, Northwest Indiana and most of the state are now considered Abnormally Dry. Locally only a small sliver across northern LaPorte County ...
Jun 30, 2022
Fireball Seen Over Indiana
A meteor lit up the early morning sky over Indiana yesterday morning. The American Meteor Society says they received reports of a fireball seen over Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio around 2:17 am...
Jun 30, 2022
Elevated Fire Risk, Air Quality Action Day in the Region
The National Weather Service says there’s an elevated fire risk in Northwest Indiana today, Thursday June 30, 2022. In a Special Weather Statement, meteorologists said, “The combination of...
Jun 30, 2022
NWI Business Round Table Announces Beneficiaries for Upcoming Charity Golf Outing
The Northwest Indiana Business Round Table has announced their selection of local non-profits that will benefit from their 2022 Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing. The organization says Challenger Learning ...
Jun 29, 2022
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of Schererville
In Schererville, a precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for areas of town. Officials say on June 28th at about 3pm a water break occurred near Joliet Street and Forest Ridge Drive. A news...
Jun 29, 2022
Indiana's Arts Commission and and Small Business Development Center Team Up for Creative Business Training
Creative business training opportunities will be happening around Indiana this summer. The Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana Small Business Development Center say the training sessions aim to im...
Jun 28, 2022
Valpo Parks "Sip and Swing Ladies' Social" at Creekside Golf Course
In Valparaiso, the parks department says women are invited to a Sip and Swing Wine Tasting Social on July 14th, 6pm. Valpo Parks says throughout the evening, attendees can participate in "divot a try"...
Jun 28, 2022
Indiana DNR Seeks Public Input on Lake Michigan Grant Projects
The Indiana DNR is seeking public input on funding priorities in the Lake Michigan Coastal Program. The competitive grant program awards funds to a variety of project categories, including public land...
Jun 27, 2022
Two-County Merger Creates the Salvation Army Northwest Indiana Area Command
The Salvation Army announces the merging of operations in Northwest Indiana that will link services in Lake and Porter Counties. The Salvation Army Northwest Indiana Area Command will continue to serv...
Jun 27, 2022
St. John Announces Temporary Sprinkling Management Plan
In St. John, the town has implemented a sprinkling management plan. A news release says the hot summer weather conditions have prompted the town to take a proactive approach to water conservation and ...
Jun 24, 2022
