Category Archives: Our Communities
Ivy Tech Community College Launches Early Childhood Education Program
Ivy Tech Community College recently launched new Early Childhood Education Program at the Valparaiso Campus. Ivy Tech says the program is positioning itself as both a workforce solution and a gateway ...
Apr 29, 2026
Strong Non-Thunderstorm Winds Impact Northwest Indiana
Strong non-thunderstorm winds impacted northwest Indiana for a couple of hours early Monday afternoon April 27, 2026, resulting in numerous reports of tree damage, downed trees, and downed power lines...
Apr 28, 2026
Franciscan Alliance to Bring Osteopathic Medical School to Crown Point
In Lake County, Franciscan Alliance, a nonprofit Catholic healthcare system with eleven hospitals in Indiana, says it is planning to build an osteopathic medical school in Crown Point. Franciscan anti...
Apr 27, 2026
U.S. 6 Closure Near State Road 149 in Porter County
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says U.S. 6 will be closed in both directions between State Road 149 and County Road 200 West near South Haven starting Monday April ...
Apr 24, 2026
Crown Point to Host Annual Spring Clean Up
In Crown Point, the city will celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting and its annual Spring Clean Up. Mayor Pete Land and city staff will hold a ceremonial tree planting at 11 a.m. Friday,...
Apr 23, 2026
Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept Supports National Recruitment Campaign
In Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department is highlighting a national effort to recruit the next generation of volunteer firefighters. The campaign, called "A Hustle Worth...
Apr 23, 2026
U.S. 30 to Close for Railroad Work in Dyer
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says CSX Railroad will close U.S. 30 at their crossing between Hart Street and Calumet Avenue on or after Monday, April 27, 2026. INDOT...
Apr 23, 2026
Tornado Confirmed Near Kentland in Newton County
In southern Newton County, the National Weather Service Chicago says it has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down just southwest of Kentland Friday night April 17, 2026, shortly before 10:30 pm CT, s...
Apr 21, 2026
U. S. Steel Announces Plans to Restart Gary Tin Mill
In Gary, U. S. Steel says it plans to restart the Tin Mill at Gary Works. The announcement said the restart, expected to occur in early 2027, is intended to provide greater access to reliable, America...
Apr 21, 2026
Cline Avenue Ramp Closures
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says there will be additional ramp closures along Cline Avenue/State Road 912 near East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond for resurfacing. The...
Apr 21, 2026
