Category Archives: Our Communities
South Shore Line Test Trains on New Monon Corridor
In Lake County, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) says trains have been making frequent test runs on the new Monon Corridor. On Monday (January 26 2026), the South Shore Line c...
Jan 30, 2026
Lake Enhanced Snowfall in NWI During Winter Storm
The National Weather Service Chicago says northwest Indiana didn't see as much system snow from a massive winter storm that impacted states across the central and eastern U.S. this past weekend (Janua...
Jan 27, 2026
United Way NWI Launches Free, Online Tax Filing
United Way Northwest Indiana has announced the launch of United Way's free tax filing through My Free Taxes for the new tax season. A news release said My Free Taxes lets U.S. tax filers who earned le...
Jan 27, 2026
Indiana Warming Center Information
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says during the winter weather season, warming centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and warm place to stay. Co...
Jan 23, 2026
South Shore Line Service Advisory Regarding Extreme Cold
Due to the frigid forecast, the South Shore Line says it will be operating on a Weekend/Holiday train schedule on Friday, January 23, 2026, as a precautionary measure, with some additional service rev...
Jan 22, 2026
Indiana Announces Recipients of Career Coaching Grants
The Indiana Department of Education says it is awarding $15 million to organizations across the state to increase access to resources that help students make more informed decisions about their option...
Jan 22, 2026
Country Star Josh Turner to Headline La Porte Civic Auditorium
In La Porte, Hometown Jams says Josh Turner is bringing his unmistakable voice and timeless hits to the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of classic country, heartfelt ...
Jan 22, 2026
Porter County Public Library System Sees Record Digital Checkouts
In Porter County, the Porter County Public Library System says it saw a record number of digital checkouts in 2025 -- nearly half a million. A news release says that's over 1.5 times more than the phy...
Jan 19, 2026
Valpo Parks Director to Depart for Countywide Leadership Role
In Valparaiso, the city says Kevin Nuppnau will be leaving his role as Director of Valpo Parks to accept a leadership position with the Porter County Community Foundation, effective at the end of Janu...
Jan 16, 2026
Snow Squall Impacts Commute Across Northwest Indiana
In northwest Indiana, Region motorists were impacted by a snow squall during the morning commute Wednesday January 14, 2026. The National Weather Service Chicago says one of the peak wind gusts during...
Jan 15, 2026
