UPDATE: The Salvation Army Expands Response to Northwest Indiana Storms The Salvation Army is expanding its disaster response in Northwest Indiana in the wake of severe storms on August 11. The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team is continuing to distribute water and food to residents in La Porte and Porter counties...

Governor Mike Braun was in northwest Indiana Wednesday Aug 12 2026 assessing damage from Tuesday's storms. He's directed state agencies to work around the clock alongside local officials, first responders, and utility crews to get resources where they're needed. Indiana's State Emergency Operations Center elevated its ...

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather. Wednesday afternoon, officials said areas of northeast, central and southeast Indiana had seen upwards of six to eight inches of rain in the past 24 hours, wit...

In Crown Point, the Lake County Health Department in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana recently celebrated the opening of a new Community Food Locker. Made possible through Health First Indiana funding, officials say the Community Food Locker expands access to nutritious food for Lake County residents...

In Valparaiso, the city has launched a new online Neighborhood Hub, updating the previous Neighborhood Directory with an interactive map, neighborhood profiles and easy access to neighborhood resources. "The new Neighborhood Hub is an excellent way to connect with your own neighbors as well as neighborhoods citywi...

In La Porte County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says U.S. 421 will be closed at the railroad crossing between U.S. 6 and County Road 700 South beginning on or after Monday, August 10, 2026. U.S. 421 will be closed in this location for about six days while the railroad works on their crossing. The c...

The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Foundation says six member schools, including two from the Region, were chosen to receive a $1,000 grant to support efforts to start or enhance a Student Advisory Committee. Local recipients were Griffith and Morgan Township High Schools. The financial support allows...

In Valparaiso, Silhavy Road is scheduled to be closed between U.S. 30 and Boilermaker Court for about three months beginning Monday, August 17, 2026, to allow for a roundabout project. The city says it will result in an enhanced intersection improving safety as it reduces congestion. Signs have been posted to advise mo...

In Gary, the city says demolition of the 46-year-old Broadway Manor housing development will pave the way for new commercial and retail space. Officials say the public housing project, built in 1980, deteriorated beyond repair. The city says the Gary Housing Authority successfully transitioned all former tenants to oth...

Highland-based Strack & Van Til says it is making grocery delivery more affordable by offering the same prices customers see in-store across its third-party delivery platforms, including Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. The grocery store chain says the new pricing initiative, launched last Friday (Jul31), remove...