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Today Sunny, with a high near 75.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.   Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.   Columbus Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

October 10th, 2026|Local News|

Franciscan Health hosting Pink & Pearl events to encourage breast, lung cancer screenings

NORTHWEST INDIANA – Franciscan Health is hosting multiple events this fall aimed at encouraging women to schedule screenings for both breast and lung cancer.   The campaign, called Pink & Pearl, originated with the Tennessee Department of Public Health in 2019 and has since expanded across the country. Pink & Pearl -- the colors of the breast cancer and lung

October 10th, 2026|Local News|

Ramp closure – U.S. 30 to U.S. 35 in Starke County

In Starke County, the ramp from U.S. 30 westbound to U.S. 35 northbound will close on or after Monday, October 12 through mid-November in conjunction with the small structure replacement and resurfacing project on U.S. 30. The schedule is weather dependent. U.S. 30 remains one lane in each direction, with the westbound lanes closed for construction and eastbound lanes converted

October 10th, 2026|Local News|

Charbonneau: Local schools earn Indiana Blue Ribbon School designation

Press release, Office of State Senator Ed Charbonneau: STATEHOUSE — Memorial Elementary School and St. Paul Catholic School, a Diocese of Gary, earned the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation from the Indiana Department of Education, said State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso). Both schools, located in Valparaiso, are among 16 public and private schools to receive this recognition for their continued commitment

October 10th, 2026|Local News|

Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2027 Alumni Hall of Fame awards

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is inviting nominations for impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame. The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors distinguished graduates from across the history of the PNW Hammond and Westville campuses. Nominations are sought for alumni who are high-achieving leaders in their fields,

October 10th, 2026|Local News|
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