Category Archives: local news
Ivy Tech Community College Celebrates In-Person Commencement
Ivy Tech will present the 2023 Honorary Degree to Kavin James. Kavin oversees operations of KLLM Transport Services. Ivy Tech says James has been instrumental in forging the partnership between Ivy Te...
May 10, 2023
Porter County Health Department Announces New Mobile Health Clinic
The health department said the mobile unit was paid for using vaccine insurance reimbursement funds. "The mobile clinic will be invaluable in improving access to health care for underserved population...
May 10, 2023
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 2023
Saturday, May 13, 2023, marks the 31st anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers throughout Indiana will participate in the largest one-da...
May 09, 2023
Indiana Approves Renaming State Auditor as State Comptroller
Indiana's State Auditor will soon be known as State Comptroller. Language in the budget legislation signed by Governor Eric Holcomb allows the name change to take effect July 1, 2023, with the underst...
May 05, 2023
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Lake and Benton Counties
The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Benton County from May 4-May 6, 2023, to help survivors of the March 31-April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes continue their recover...
May 04, 2023
Indianapolis Animal Care Services Beyond Capacity with No Space for Incoming Animals
Indianapolis Animal Care Services says it has no open spaces for incoming animals. Organization leaders say they are beyond capacity and will be forced to euthanize for space if the dogs they currentl...
May 04, 2023
Indiana 2023 Primary Election Results
Indiana's 2023 primary included a number of contested races in the Region. This is a municipal election year in Indiana and offices on ballots included mayor, city and town council and clerk-treasurer...
May 03, 2023
Indiana 2023 Municipal Primary Election Day
Indiana's 2023 municipal primary election day is today Tuesday May 2nd. Hoosiers this year will be casting ballots for local contests including mayor, city and town council and clerk-treasurer.Voters ...
May 02, 2023
Longtime Valpo Parks Director Retiring, New Director Named
Kevin Nuppnau has been named Valpo Parks Director, effective July 1, 2023. The announcement from the city said Nuppnau has been with Valpo Parks since 2018, leading key projects, such as Creekside Tra...
Apr 28, 2023
FEMA Announces Disaster Recovery Center in Lake County
In Lake County, FEMA announces a Disaster Recovery Center in Merrillville regarding severe storms that struck the Region and state March 31 and April 1, 2023. FEMA says individuals and businesses in A...
Apr 27, 2023
