In Crown Point, the Lake County Health Department invites residents to its 2nd Annual Health & Safety Fair on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More than 30 local organizations, healthcare providers, and public safety partners will attend to provide information for Lake County residents. Attendees...

The American Red Cross continues to support those affected by severe weather nearly two weeks after storms first impacted the Indiana Region. More than 100 Red Cross disaster responders are on the ground, providing a safe place to stay, warm meals, emergency supplies, disaster health and mental health services to affec...

The National Weather Service Chicago says concentrated areas of notable straight-line wind damage occurred in and near Griffith and Merrillville in northwest Indiana last night (Wednesday June 24 2026). There were also flooded streets in both communities following heavy rainfall. The Griffith area also saw hail. The Na...

United Way Northwest Indiana, together with Legacy Foundation, the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Town of Merrillville, is mobilizing volunteers to assist residents impacted by recent severe storms. They're calling on community members to join a coordinated cleanup effort Friday, June 26, 2026, that will f...

The Red Cross shelter at the Lincoln Community Center in Highland has been relocated to Pierce Middle School in Merrillville. Officials say the new location is more convenient for those affected by the tornadoes and severe weather across Lake County. Since the onset of severe weather, the Indiana Region of the American...

In Hobart, officers began training Tuesday June 23, 2026, with their newly formed Marine Unit. The department said the new unit is designed to respond to incidents on Lake George, including assisting boaters in distress, addressing safety violations, and responding to concerns like speeding. In a Facebook post, the Hob...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties impacted by severe weather from June 6, 2026, through June 18, 2026. They include Lake, La Porte, Jasper, Newton, and Porter counties. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says it has opened applications to the State D...

Crown Point Police Officer Brandon Norris was recognized as the State of Indiana's School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year during an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Norris, who is the resource officer at Taft Middle School, also was named the SRO of the Year for Region 1, which includes Jasper, Lake, Newt...

The Salvation Army is continuing to respond in areas affected by the tornado outbreak on June 11, 2026. The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team has been distributing water, snacks, hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and blankets to residents in Lake and Porter counties since last Thursday and will continue to provide ...

In Crown Point, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority announced this week they accepted a $2.87 million bid for the demolition of multiple structures in the Gary Metro Transit Development District (TDD), including the former Gordon's Department Store, the Gordon's Department Sto...