Category Archives: Our Communities

In Gary, a Traffic Signal Initiative begins this spring that's an expansion of the Relight the City program. The city says the effort is supported by more than $2 million in funding and cost savings g...

The fourth annual Ivy Tech Day is April 21, 2026. In the last three years, Ivy Tech Community College supporters from around the state have donated more than $1 million to support students in their ac...

In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) hosted a hearing on a proposed road project on U.S. 41 between St. John and Cedar Lake. The plan is to construct a Two-Way Left-Turn La...

Drought conditions are improving in the Hoosier state somewhat. The latest update Thursday March 19, 2026, from the U.S. Drought Monitor continues to show Severe Drought in areas of the northern half ...

In Gary, the city says Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has committed a $500,000 contribution to support the design and construction of the new Gary Animal Care facility, matching the $500,000 in Ame...

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) says it is launching a regional initiative to advance the designation of U.S. 12 as a scenic byway along the southern shore of Lake Michigan....

Ports of Indiana says it has opened its first international trade office in Ireland to grow cargo shipments and support the launch of a direct Europe-to-Indiana container service. The office will be b...

In Valparaiso, the city has announced 14 new grants in the 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program, totaling more than $106,000. Projects include tree plantings, entry beautification, and more. "S...

In Newton County, a stretch of U.S. 24 between Kentland and Goodland will be closed for over a week starting on or after this Monday March 23, 2026. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) sa...

In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says State Road 2 will be closed west of Lowell for about a month for water main installation. The closure on State Road 2 will be from...