Category Archives: local news
Severe Weather Readiness Season is Here
This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2022 in Illinois, and Tornado Drill day in Illinois is tomorrow Tuesday March 1. Meteorologists say take time now to review readiness plans. The National Weath...
Feb 28, 2022
Cedar Lake Police and Fire Departments Add Hybrid Vehicles Thanks to Assistance from Grant
The Cedar Lake Fire and Police Departments recently added two new hybrid vehicles through a grant acquired with assistance from Drive Clean Indiana. Pictured with the new vehicles are (l-r) Fire Chief...
Feb 28, 2022
New Sports and Recreation Complex Highlights Valpo Parks Major Initiative
Valparaiso Parks have introduced a major initiative to expand and upgrade parks and programming. The city has purchased nearly 250 acres of land east of Indiana-49 on the northeast side of the city fo...
Feb 24, 2022
Comedians, Musicians Highlight Hobart Chamber "Influencers Award" Celebration
The Hobart Chamber of Commerce invites the public to an evening of comedy and music as they present their Influencers Award tomorrow night (Thursday, February 24th) at 8pm at Hobart Art Theater. HBO-L...
Feb 23, 2022
Indiana DNR to Reveal Renovation Plans at Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area
The Indiana DNR will hold a public meeting Tuesday March 1st to discuss upcoming renovations on J.C. Murphey Lake at Willow Slough (SLOO) Fish & Wildlife Area. The meeting will be held at 6:30pm a...
Feb 22, 2022
Crown Point Announces Return of Nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade
In Crown Point, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Patrick's Day parade returns next month. The only lighted, nighttime St. Patrick's Day parade begins at dusk Thursday, Mar...
Feb 18, 2022
INDOT Northwest Crews Remain in Full Callout
INDOT Northwest says their snow crews will remain in a full callout - over 150 yellow trucks - on rotating 12-hour shifts, until cleanup operations are complete. Regarding I-65 in Northwest Indiana, I...
Feb 18, 2022
NIRPC Celebrates 2021 Accomplishments, Releases Annual Report
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) says it released its 2021 Annual Report this week and highlights include 109th Street Corridor funding between Crown Point and Winfield, i...
Feb 18, 2022
Indiana Health Department Announces Changes in COVID-19 School Guidance
The Indiana Department of Health today announced changes in COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools and childcare programs to reflect declining cases across the state. The department also will begin to red...
Feb 17, 2022
Winter Storm Warnings for the Region
Winter storm warnings are in effect for Northwest Indiana. We have a lengthy list of school and other weather-related announcements today at Region Cancellations here at our website.The National Weath...
Feb 17, 2022
