Category Archives: Our Communities

State officials say beginning Friday, August 28, 2026, Indiana disaster survivors will be able to meet directly with state, county and FEMA teams at multiple Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRICs)...

In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will host a public hearing regarding a proposed intersection project at State Road 49 and County Road 950 North/Calumet Avenue. Offic...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has announced a new texting tool to make it easier for Hoosiers impacted by the severe storms and flooding to find disaster recovery resources available in their communitie...

State and local officials continue to encourage residents impacted by recent storms to report damage to Indiana 211. They said Indiana 211 is also a place to find local resources. The Indiana Departme...

The Merrillville Police Department says long-awaited renovations have officially begun at their facility. The renovations are expected to take up to a year to complete. During this time, the Records O...

In Pulaski County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a section of State Road 39 is set to close on or after on or after Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for a bridge deck overlay preventi...

In Valparaiso, the city has assembled a page at its website with the latest information regarding storm cleanup and other storm-related information. Here is a link to Storm Recovery Updates provided b...

State of Indiana August 2026 Disaster Information Hub: Indiana state officials say the online August 2026 Disaster Resource Hub is available and serves as a comprehensive resource center for individua...

The National Weather Service Chicago says it has confirmed eight tornadoes in the August 11, 2026, derecho, two in Grundy County, Illinois, adding to the recently updated total. The same storm produce...

In Crown Point, First United Methodist Church says on August 28, 2026, their front lawn on South Main Street will transform into a stage of sound, spirit, and service as VetRock 2026 kicks off a free ...