The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County reminds residents of the vital importance of safely disposing of medical sharps, noting that proper disposal not only protects sanitation workers and the public from potential harm but also prevents environmental contamination. Common medical sharps include ne...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun Wednesday May 13 2026 ceremonially signed a bill that implements a 'bell-to-bell' cell phone restriction in Hoosier schools. The Governors Office says the measure builds on Indiana's existing restrictions on student device use by setting a clearer standard for limiting cell phones, smartwatc...

In Valparaiso, Opportunity Enterprises (OE) says it has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It represents the highest level awarded by the commission, an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, and reflects OE's substa...

In Valparaiso, the city says it is looking to maximize the lifespan of its roadways with an innovative asphalt rejuvenating treatment. "This penetrating sealer can be compared to changing the oil in your car. We plan to try this in limited locations in an effort to extend the service life of our roadways, allowing...

In Jasper County, motorists are advised of overnight lane closures on Interstate 65 near Rensselaer. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says starting on or after Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. one southbound lane will be closed at a time for two evenings to accommodate overhead bridge demoli...

Gary / Chicago International Airport says it has been awarded the prestigious Balchen / Post Award for excellence in the performance of airport snow and ice control for the 2025 - 26 winter season. The annual award is bestowed by the Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives, and the airport r...

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is introducing a new air quality notification, a Local Air Quality Advisory (LAQA), to alert residents of short-term conditions that can become unhealthy for several hours but may not meet the criteria to forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD). LAQAs will sup...

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), along with Indiana Dunes Tourism and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, hosted an unveiling of the newest "Along the South Shore Line" poster. It represents the Marquette Greenway and was created by local artist Kristina Knowski of Por...

Union Pacific Railroad says its famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, is heading to the East Coast this spring and summer as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America's 250th anniversary - and will travel through northwest Indiana as part of the journey. The tour incl...

In Tippecanoe County, the University of Saint Francis will hold a grand opening of its Lafayette, Indiana, site Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Saint Francis began serving Lafayette students this spring. Franciscan Health donated the former Bill Long Medical Building to the university, and an anonymous donor contributed $3.5 mi...