Category Archives: Our Communities
Purdue Expert Says 'Smart' Roads Can Help Motorists and the Environment
Luna Lu's research is enabling concrete-paved roads to prevent and repair their own damage. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood) In West Lafayette, a Purdue professor says roadways need a "digital...
May 18, 2022
Elevated Fire Danger in the Region
The National Weather Service Chicago office says there will be an elevated fire danger in the Region today. A Special Weather Statement issued this morning says warm, dry and breezy conditions are in ...
May 16, 2022
Indiana Flags at Half-Staff in Remembrance of One-Million U.S. Lives Lost to COVID
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags in the state to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19. Per President Biden’s order, flags shou...
May 13, 2022
City Kicks Off Second 'All In Gary!' Cleanup Campaign
In Gary, Mayor Jerome Prince Thursday hosted an event to kick off the second All In Gary! cleanup campaign. Mayor Prince operated an excavator and led a city demolition crew in tearing down an abandon...
May 13, 2022
Record High Temp Wednesday, Record Cold Same Date 2021
A record-breaking day of hot weather in the Region yesterday, and one year ago on the same date we saw a record low. According to National Weather Service data, the temperature reached 90-degrees in V...
May 12, 2022
Temporary US 12 Closure Near Michigan City for Double Track NWI Project
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will temporarily close and detour Route 12 and Porter/LaPorte County Line Road just west of Michigan City today/ Thursday May 12. The work...
May 12, 2022
Short Stretch of Unseasonable Heat, Humidity in the Region
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect this morning for the open waters of Lake Michigan off the Region shoreline. Unseasonably humid conditions persist, with temperatures in the low 70s this morning ...
May 11, 2022
Lake Station Boys and Girls Club Member Named Indiana Youth of the Year
From left, Boys & Girls Clubs Vice President of Finance & Philanthropy Shire Kuch, President & CEO Ryan Smiley, VP of HR & Operations Kris Condon, Jamie Cruz, VP of Programs & Outc...
May 10, 2022
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible in the Region this Weekend
A total lunar eclipse - producing what’s sometimes informally referred to as a ‘Blood Moon’ because of the ruddy color during the totality of the eclipse - will be visible in Northwe...
May 10, 2022
Concrete Restoration Project on the Borman Expressway
(Image provided) In Lake County, a concrete pavement restoration project is underway on Interstate 80/94 between the Illinois state line and Cline Avenue. Work on that stretch of the Borman starts wit...
May 09, 2022
