In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation says its first responder training campus is expanding. The campus, which opened in 2017, provides access for all first responders - EMT personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and K9 officers - to train at its state-of-the-art facility on Montdale Park Drive in Valparaiso a...

In Jasper and White counties, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says all lanes of southbound Interstate 65 will be closed for a time Wednesday night October 29, 2025. A news release from INDOT says starting around 10 pm, crews will close southbound I-65 between U.S. 24 and U.S. 231 near Remington to remo...

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is encouraging Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season. A news release said no additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws. Flu season typically runs from October t...

In Region business news, a new report says U.S. Steel has a $1.8 billion impact on the Hoosier state while supporting more than 8,400 jobs statewide. The company recently released the findings of its first-ever economic impact report for Indiana, demonstrating its role in advancing the state's economy, workforce, and c...

In Crown Point, Franciscan Health says demolition is slated to begin as early as this week on portions of their former hospital campus on South Main Street. In early July 2025, Franciscan Health announced the former bed tower and part of the first floor of the main hospital building would be torn down as part of the ov...

In Valparaiso, Valparaiso University and Harper College say they have signed an articulation agreement providing a new pathway for future engineers to earn their bachelor's degree. The announcement said the agreement guarantees acceptance into the Valparaiso University College of Engineering for students that earn thei...

In Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department announces the launch of its first official website. The department said the milestone marks a major step forward in its commitment to public service, transparency, and modern communication. The website features direct contact options, information about it...

In Crown Point, Franciscan Health and the Lake County Health Department say they have teamed up to provide a free outdoor walking program this fall. Path to Wellness will take place on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 11:30 am October 27, 2025, through November 21, 2025. Registration is on-site at 9:45 a.m. at the mai...

In Crown Point, the city says it is closing October with a variety of family-friendly Halloween events. The Pumpkin Walk trick or treat around the square in downtown Crown Point with the city of Crown Point, Crown Point Community Library, and area businesses is Saturday October 25, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participating...

In Whiting, the bp Foundation says it has partnered with Legacy Foundation, Lake County's community foundation, to launch the bp Foundation Community Fund Grant to support Hammond, East Chicago, and Whiting organizations affected by the August 2025 storms and flooding. The announcement said the program will provide up ...