News Release, Indiana Department of Homeland Security: The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has opened applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for residents who incurred damage to their homes or property as a result of the March 10, 2026, severe storms and tornadoes in the following counties: Jasper Newton Starke The SDRF is intended to help with immediate

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Sunday Partly sunny, with

In Portage, Portage Avenue will be closed for railroad track repairs the week of March 30. No traffic will be able to cross the tracks. The Portage Police Department says to please seek alternate routes.

HERO FUND RECOGNIZES 18 PEOPLE WITH CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR HEROISM including a local hero from Ogden Dunes   At a marina dock in Portage, Indiana, on July 6, 2025, a 38-year-old man was in electrified water caused by a faulty connection between his boat and the marina’s power source in water about 6.5 feet deep and about 3 feet from

News Release by Indiana DNR: Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced organizations in 17 Indiana counties will receive $1,484,960 in grants to fund 48 lake and stream projects through the Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program. “Indiana’s lakes and streams are vital natural resources, supporting strong communities, wildlife habitat, and recreation,” said Governor Mike