Community News
Tornado Confirmed Near Kentland in Newton County
In southern Newton County, the National Weather Service Chicago says it has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down just southwest of Kentland Friday night April 17, 2026, shortly before 10:30 pm CT, southwest of the intersection of US 41 and US 24. It traveled 3.2 miles with peak winds of 90 miles an hour and a maximum...
Apr 21, 2026
U. S. Steel Announces Plans to Restart Gary Tin Mill
In Gary, U. S. Steel says it plans to restart the Tin Mill at Gary Works. The announcement said the restart, expected to occur in early 2027, is intended to provide greater access to reliable, American made tin mill products. It is expected to support about 225 jobs at Gary Works, the company's largest manufacturing pl...
Apr 21, 2026
Cline Avenue Ramp Closures
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says there will be additional ramp closures along Cline Avenue/State Road 912 near East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond for resurfacing. The ramp closure schedule is weather dependent and subject to change: • The ramp from northbound State Road 912 to Gar...
Apr 21, 2026
Music News
Dave Mason Dies at 79; Guitarist and Founding Member of Traffic
Dave Mason, the English guitarist, singer, and songwriter who helped launch Traffic in the late 1960s, has died at 79. His death was announced this we...
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The Purple Version: Prince's Original 'With This Tear' Released for 10th Anniversary
An unreleased version of the song With This Tear has been issued from Prince's archive. The recording features Prince performing the track, which he o...
Apr 22, 2026
Jersey Royalty Returns: Springsteen and Bon Jovi Set for 'Music America' Shows
Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are set to appear in Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, a two-night concert event scheduled for June 4 and 5 ...
Apr 20, 2026
