Category Archives: Our Communities

Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan has announced federal grant awards in Northwest Indiana, including for the City of La Porte and River Forest Community School Corporation, under the Departme...

In Porter County, construction is underway on the new Liberty Township fire station and government office. Township leaders broke ground on the $4.5 million project in October. Officials say the new f...

The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana says it is facing lower donations at Red Kettles this year as it heads into the final weeks of its annual Red Kettle Campaign. Donations are down from 2024, so ...

She's already a star to us - now she's being recognized by the broadcast industry. Radio Ink Magazine has named Adams Radio Northwest Indiana's very own Kadie Daye one of Radio's 30 & Under Supers...

In Crown Point, the Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the City of Crown Point say they will honor fallen heroes by placing wreaths on their graves at th...

As the weather turns colder, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) says the potential increases for hazards such as ice, snow, and frigid temperatures, and the Merrillville-based utility co...

In Valparaiso, the city has coordinated with local organizations to announce Warming Centers when temperatures and wind chills dip below freezing: Valparaiso YMCA; Porter County Public Library Valpara...

Porter County is a step closer to becoming a HEARTSafe Community. The Porter County Health Department partnered with the Town of Kouts to install a new publicly accessible automated external defibrill...

In Valparaiso, the Valparaiso University (VU) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Rev. Brian Konkol as the university's 20th president, effective January 1, 2026. An ordained minister ...

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says Indiana residents can call 2-1-1 to find local warming centers during upcoming winter weather. The agency said warming centers will be open a...