AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT MONDAY EVENING... The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect through Monday. Heavy smoke is lingering for the northern half of Indiana currently divided by a stationary front. The front will lift north later Friday providing a brief break in levels before a system

For the latest visit their website at www.lpfair.com and LIKE THEM on FACEBOOK   Saturday, July 18, 2026   Gates Open at 10am   8:00am: Horse and Pony Show - Contesting   9:00am: 4-H Project Release Begins   10:00am - 6:00pm: The Curious Kids Trail and Tractor Trail   10:00am: Pioneerland Artisan Auction (Artisan Barn)   1:00pm: Skerbeck Carnival Rides

The Indiana State Police Lowell Post announced that on Friday afternoon, Sgt. Heflin chose to proudly walk out of the hospital and is now continuing his recovery at home. Heflin had been shot multiple times on July 10 during a pursuit. "After a week of strength, determination, and support from friends, family, and the community, today marks a huge step

In Chesterton, overnight lane restrictions will be implemented on Indian Boundary Road between Plaza Drive East and the multi-stop intersection at North Calumet Road beginning on Monday, July 20, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. The lane restrictions will go into effect at 8 p.m. each evening and end by 6 a.m. the following morning. The restrictions are

Nation Night Out is Aug. 4, and the Valparaiso Police Department shared the following statement on the event: “Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. and join us at Central Park Plaza for an evening dedicated to building stronger relationships between our police department and the community we proudly serve. This year marks the 22nd consecutive year