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Indiana health officials are encouraging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer temperatures bring an increase in tick activity across the state. Recent field sampling by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has found adult and immature ticks (nymphs) carrying the bacterium that causes Lyme disease in a number of counties, particularly in the northern, west central, and south central parts of the state. Anyone who becomes ill after finding an attached tick should see a medical provider immediately and alert the provider to the exposure. Tick-borne diseases can be treated with antibiotics, and prompt

A two semi crash eastbound on the Indiana Toll Road, at the 28.4 mile marker 2 1/2 miles west of the Chesterton exit, on Monday evening had traffic down to one lane for clean-up. Preliminary investigation revealed on Monday afternoon, a 2016 International semi pulling a box trailer, driven by 54 year old Glenn Christy of Valparaiso, was eastbound on the Indiana Toll Road in the right lane when he slowed down for a disabled car that was on the outer shoulder. Christy was changing lanes from the right to the left lane when a 2012 Peterbilt semi pulling a

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that a resurfacing project is scheduled to start Monday on U.S. 20 in Porter County, from just west of State Road 149 to just east of the interchange with I-94. During the project, which is expected to last until the end of June, traffic will flow one lane in each direction at all times. During the first phase, crews will do patching in the outside lane for around two weeks before moving to the inside lane for patching and paving. Then, at the end, they’ll move back to the outside lanes for paving.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, a division of REAL Services, will host its 19th annual fundraising walk on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Lake County Fairgrounds, Shelter #6, Crown Point, Indiana. Registration starts at 9:00 am CST, and the walk begins at 10:00 am CST. The theme is Stand By Me. The cost to participate in the Lake County walk is $20 per walker, and to register to walk or donate to this year's Stand By Me Lake County walk, click here or contact Stephanie at 219.789.2470 or via email at lakecountywalk@alzni.org.

The following Social Security offices will be closed or have delayed openings on Thursday, January 31 due to inclement weather. Consider visiting online at www.ssa.gov . Local Closures: South Bend (Closed) Gary (Closed) Elkhart (Closed) Hammond (Closed) Michigan City (Closed) Valparaiso (Closed) Merrillville (Closed)

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. The Avon Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Richard Joseph Chittester, a 72 year old white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 170 pounds, salt and pepper hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing Vietnam Veterans hat, dark brown Carhartt coat, and jeans, and driving a silver 2006 Pontiac G6 four door with Indiana plate RVX310. Richard is missing from Avon, Indiana which is 18 miles west of Indianapolis and was last seen on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 4:45 pm.  He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require

For select Saturdays in December, the South Shore Line will provide an eastbound extra “shoppers special” train to help accommodate holiday travelers.On Dec. 15th, this extra will depart Millennium Station at 4:25p (Van Buren St. at 4:28p), run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Avenue. The train will not serve Hudson Lake or South Bend.

In anticipation of the Jan. 12 opening, the new Franciscan Health Michigan City made its long-awaited debut with a hospital blessing and a series of open houses that showcased a $243 million project 2-1/2 years in the making. The celebration kicked off on Dec. 6 with the Rite of Blessing of the Altar and Dedication of the Chapel, presided over by Most Rev. Donald Hying, bishop of the Diocese of Gary. The blessing and dedication of the hospital followed, along with a VIP reception and open house that drew more than 500 guests. On Dec. 7, Franciscan Health employees got

The Chesterton Police said in a statement that the two runaway teens were located and stated they worked with local police in Tallahassee, Florida to get them reunited with their families.