Category Archives: local news
Valparaiso Mayor Delivers State of the City Address
In Valparaiso, Mayor Matt Murphy gave his State of the City address yesterday at the Porter County Expo Center. Murphy talked about the early days of the pandemic and spoke about the Mayor’s You...
Jan 25, 2023
INDOT Preparing for Winter Storm
(Image provided) The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is preparing for a winter storm expected to impact the state starting overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday. The National Weather Serv...
Jan 24, 2023
Winter Storm Warning for Much of Indiana
Much of central Indiana will be under winter storm warnings starting overnight into Wednesday, including West Lafayette, Muncie and Indianapolis. Snowfall amounts of four to eight inches are expected....
Jan 24, 2023
Crown Point Sportsplex Undergoing Improvement Project
In Crown Point, the city says it has broken ground on an improvement project on the east side of the Crown Point Sportsplex. The project totaling roughly $977,000 will replace the existing infields on...
Jan 23, 2023
Challenger Learning Center Receives $100,000 Donation from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation
NIPSCO leaders and Challenger Learning Center board members and employees gathered at the Challenger Learning Center in Hammond, Ind. on January 19. (Photo provided) In Hammond, the Challenger Learnin...
Jan 20, 2023
Crown Point Introduces New Format for Mayor's Monthly Forum
In Crown Point, the city is changing the format of its monthly forum with Mayor Pete Land. Tuesday Talks becomes Mondays with the Mayor hosted at various times and locations around Crown Point the thi...
Jan 19, 2023
Porter County Master Gardeners Association 2023 Gardening Show
In Porter County, the gardening show returns this Saturday. The Porter County Master Gardeners Association’s 17th annual Gardening Show is January 21, 2023, 8am to 4pm, at the Porter County Expo...
Jan 19, 2023
IDEM Seeks Nominations for Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence. A news release said this marks the 30th year the awards have be...
Jan 19, 2023
Valpo PD Say High School Threat Not Credible
In Valparaiso, police say they continue to investigate an incident that resulted in Valparaiso High School being placed in a "lockout" status Tuesday. Police say they were notified of a potential thre...
Jan 18, 2023
Police Report Valparaiso High School in Lockout Status
Valparaiso Police say Valparaiso High School is in “Lockout” status while investigating an ongoing situation. The police department said all students are proceeding with school inside the ...
Jan 17, 2023
