Category Archives: local news
Region Cooling Centers Open During NWI Heat Wave
Communities in northwest Indiana provide cooling shelters during periods of extreme hear. High temperatures, combined with excessive humidity can increase the potential for heat related illnesses, esp...
Jun 14, 2022
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
The Alzheimer’s Association says over 55-million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. On Region Newsmakers, Julie Collins, Alzheimer’s Association...
Jun 10, 2022
Indiana Governor Holcomb Proposes Returning $1 Billion to Hoosier Taxpayers
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb today announced a plan to return $1 billion of state reserves to Hoosier taxpayers following higher than expected revenue performance this fiscal year. A news release fro...
Jun 09, 2022
'Logs to Lustrons' Tour of Historic Homes at Indiana Dunes National Park
In Porter, Region residents can get a glimpse inside historic homes at Indiana Dunes National Park. The June 25th Logs to Lustrons Tour will feature log structures, frame homes, and homes of glass, st...
Jun 09, 2022
Opportunity Enterprises Celebration of Achievement Recognition Breakfast
In Valparaiso, Opportunity Enterprises will host their annual Celebration of Achievement award ceremony at Aberdeen Manor on June 23rd with doors opening at 8:00 am. The recognition breakfast features...
Jun 09, 2022
State Launches New 'IN Indiana' Customizable Tourism Marketing Campaign
Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) today launched the 'IN Indiana' marketing campaign, which offers a customizable toolkit of resources free of charge to business...
Jun 08, 2022
Free Summer Meals Available to Children Across the Region, State
Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner says free summer meals are available to students across the Hoosier state. The 2022 Summer Food Service Program kicks off this week with a proclamation ...
Jun 07, 2022
Volunteers Sought to Help Make Special Pillows for Patients
In Hobart, St. Mary Medical Center is looking for sewing volunteers. The hospital on South Lake Park Avenue said they’re seeking volunteers to work from the comfort of their home to make pillows...
Jun 03, 2022
Bridge Work, Concrete Restoration Project on I-65 in Lake County to Include Ridge Road Ramp Closures
(Image provided) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says INDOT contractor Rieth-Riley is set to begin a $25.59 million concrete pavement restoration and bridge deck overl...
Jun 03, 2022
Elevated Fire Danger in Northwest Indiana
The National Weather Service is warning of increased fire danger today. A Special Weather Statement says warm, breezy and dry conditions this afternoon will lead to an increased potential for fire dan...
Jun 03, 2022
