Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive is scheduled to make a whistle stop in Knox this week, and the historic event is expected to see quite a turnout.
Continue readingUnion Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive to stop in Knox Thursday
Starke County Park Board to meet this evening, Tuesday July 14
The Starke County Parks Department has announced it will be holding a regular meeting this evening, Tuesday, July 14th.
Continue readingStarke County Planning Commission begins exploring possible countywide data center ban
The Starke County Plan Commission took a step toward a possib le countywide prohibition on commercial data centers during its July 8th meeting, directing staff to begin preparing information and a preliminary draft ordinance for discussion.
Continue readingWinamac Volunteer Fire Department responds to stranded boaters
On Monday, the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department shared details regarding an incident they responded to on July 12th.
Continue readingTraffic configuration to change on I-94 between SR 49 and US 421
PORTER AND LA PORTE COUNTIES – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between mile marker 29 and 34 (east of State Road 49 and west of U.S. 421) this week to set up a new traffic configuration.
Continue readingStarke County to receive additional state road funding
A press release from State Representatives Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) shares that Starke County will receive $750,189 in state funding for local road and bridge projects.
Continue readingHeat Advisory to go into effect Tuesday
The US National Weather Service of Northern Indiana shared an update this afternoon on the heat and humidity expected to be on the rise throughout this week.
Continue readingIDEM forecast Air Quality Action Day for today, Monday July 13th, and tomorrow, Tuesday July 14
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Monday, July 13 in Northwest Indiana and an AQAD for Tuesday, July 14 in Northwest and North Central Indiana.
Manhunt in LaPorte County Concludes with Suspect Deceased; Trooper Recovering After Shooting
LaPorte County – At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Friday, July 10th, Indiana State Troopers responded to I‑94 to assist Berrien County, Michigan authorities in a stolen‑vehicle pursuit that had crossed into Indiana.
Continue readingCulver approves DORA for the downtown
CULVER — The town of Culver has become the latest community to approve a DORA, or a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, in the downtown.
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office shares updates on Deputy Jonathon Samuelson
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has released another update on the recovery of Deputy Jonathon Samuelson, who continues to undergo intensive inpatient rehabilitation following a shooting in late May of this year.
Continue readingKnox Redevelopment Commission to meet July 15
The Knox Redevelopment Commission will meet Wednesday to receive updates on several ongoing projects, including Sunnyside Estates, a downtown parking lot demolition, and the city’s facade grant program.
Continue readingWork continues towards a new “theatre” in downtown Culver
CULVER — The Culver Town Council held a work session before its regular monthly meeting on Thursday night with those involved with the redevelopment of the Culver theatre property on Lakeshore Drive in downtown Culver.
Continue readingDucks Unlimited seeks volunteers for La Porte County Aquatic Habitat Survey
LAPORTE COUNTY – Ducks Unlimited and its conservation partners are seeking volunteers from LaPorte County and across Northwest Indiana to help improve aquatic habitats during a field work event scheduled for July 31 through Aug. 2.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to meet this evening
The Pulaski County Council will meet this evening, Monday, July 13th, to consider funding requests, budget transfers and receive updates from county departments.
Continue readingFrancesville town office to be closed next week
La Porte Triathlon to be held tomorrow; traffic restrictions expected
Those traveling in the La Porte area tomorrow morning should expect temporary road closures and traffic restrictions as athletes take part in the 46th annual La Porte Triathlon.
Continue readingCDC shares tips to protect from a foodborne parasite as cases increase across Midwest
The Starke County Coroner’s Office and the Indiana Department of Health are encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves from cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a microscopic parasite, as health officials investigate a multi-state increase in cases across the Midwest, including in Ohio and Michigan.
Continue readingResidential structure fire reported in North Judson
A residential fire Thursday morning in North Judson heavily damaged a home, but no injuries were reported.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Community School Corporation to hold board meeting and executive session Monday
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet Monday, July 13th in a regular session before holding an executive session to interview prospective employees.
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