Extended storm outages, rate hikes heighten frustration with NIPSCO
Around 50 unhappy NIPSCO customers attended Thursday's town hall in which state lawmakers and other dignitaries called for utility reforms.
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Tourism chief: Northwest Indiana thankful for focus in Chicago Bears stadium search
No, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Phil Taillon still can’t tell you when the Chicago Bears are going to make their decision on where the new...
Wicker Park ready for veterans motorcycle ride after massive storm cleanup
Groundskeepers with the North Township Trustee’s Office, however, have worked nonstop to make the park safe for the more than 1,800 riders expected for Sunday's Victory for Veterans Memorial Ride...
Merrillville residents grateful for repairs by Rebuilding Together volunteers
Rebuilding Together volunteers spread out across Merrillville on Saturday for its Christmas in September Day, when the organization picks 10 to 12 people whose homes needs major repairs.
Munster students will make up missed days by shift from teacher-only days
The district is converting five previously scheduled Teacher Professional Development Days and Teacher Workdays, when students would not have been in school, into regular instructional days.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus pushing for utility accountability in 2027
Before the August 11 derecho hit, utilities legislation was already top-of-mind for the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.
Former Hammond councilwoman Bobbi Costa, 88, remembered for her wit, Packer fandom
Former Hammond and Lake County councilwoman Bernadette “Bobbi” died suddenly August 30. She was 88.
Bike trek honoring 9/11 makes stop at Merrillville Fire Department
On a 45-day cross-country bike ride with 20 of your brothers, there’s going to be one who makes you laugh until you cry and you want to heave over the...
Firm withdraws plan that could have brought data center to Munster
The developer who considered bringing a data center to Munster formally withdrew its Plan Commission petition in its entirety this week but plans to come back to the drawing board...
Munster raises storm debris removal contracts to $4.5 million
The Town of Munster has more than doubled its budget for cleaning up the debris left from the derecho/tornado combo that hit the town August 11.