Category Archives: local news
Temporary US 12 Closure Near Michigan City for Double Track NWI Project
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will temporarily close and detour Route 12 and Porter/LaPorte County Line Road just west of Michigan City today/ Thursday May 12. The work...
May 12, 2022
Dedication Held for St. Francis Nature Preserve Next to Franciscan Health Michigan City
Shirley Heinze Land Trust Executive Director Kris Krouse, left, and Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni cut the ribbon on the St. Francis Nature Preserve on May 5. (Photo pr...
May 11, 2022
Short Stretch of Unseasonable Heat, Humidity in the Region
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect this morning for the open waters of Lake Michigan off the Region shoreline. Unseasonably humid conditions persist, with temperatures in the low 70s this morning ...
May 11, 2022
Lake Station Boys and Girls Club Member Named Indiana Youth of the Year
From left, Boys & Girls Clubs Vice President of Finance & Philanthropy Shire Kuch, President & CEO Ryan Smiley, VP of HR & Operations Kris Condon, Jamie Cruz, VP of Programs & Outc...
May 10, 2022
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible in the Region this Weekend
A total lunar eclipse - producing what’s sometimes informally referred to as a ‘Blood Moon’ because of the ruddy color during the totality of the eclipse - will be visible in Northwe...
May 10, 2022
Concrete Restoration Project on the Borman Expressway
(Image provided) In Lake County, a concrete pavement restoration project is underway on Interstate 80/94 between the Illinois state line and Cline Avenue. Work on that stretch of the Borman starts wit...
May 09, 2022
Disney CEO Hammond Native Bob Chapek to Speak at IU Bloomington Commencement
(Photo provided courtesy of Disney) Northwest Indiana native, Indiana University alumnus and CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek will speak during the Bloomington undergraduate ceremony this wee...
May 05, 2022
Winter, Some Spring, then Directly into Summer
A substantial warmup is in the Region’s forecast as daytime temperatures are expected to jump nearly 30-degrees. Highs are forecast around 60 thru Saturday, then near 70 on Sunday, 80 on Monday ...
May 05, 2022
Neighbors' Educational Opportunties (NEO) Open House to Celebrate 10+ Years in NW Indiana
(Image provided) Neighbors' Educational Opportunities (NEO) is holding a celebration of the 10-plus years of existence as an educational opportunity in Northwest Indiana. The celebration will be June ...
May 05, 2022
Crown Point Announces New Fire Chief
(Photo provided) In Crown Point, Mayor David Uran has sworn in Mark Baumgardner Jr. as the city's new fire chief. A news release from the city said Baumgardner's appointment was made official Wednesda...
May 04, 2022
