Hebron Middle School student, 13, dies from BMX injuries February 2, 2026 at 2:13 p.m. A 13-year-old Hebron boy died Saturday from injuries at the Steel Wheels BMX track in Hobart, the Lake County Coroner’s Office said.
Crowd shows up for ICE response training in Valparaiso February 2, 2026 at 7:09 p.m. Lali Cuevas organized an immigration enforcement response team in Lake County. On Sunday, she brought her message to Valparaiso.
Portage High School gym named for former coach Renee Turpa February 1, 2026 at 2:41 p.m. The Portage High School East boys gym has been renamed to honor former girls basketball coach Renee Turpa.
Indiana Landmarks grants aid preservation efforts in Lake and Porter counties February 1, 2026 at 8:20 p.m. Indiana Landmarks offered a number of grants in Northwest Indiana to save meaningful places in 2025.
South Shore Line plans safety upgrade at Hegewisch station February 1, 2026 at 1:08 p.m. The South Shore Line will spend $2.75 million to improve pedestrian safety at its Hegewisch station following a fatal accident in 2024.
US Rep. Frank Mrvan plants seeds for discussing ag issues with new advisory council January 30, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Energy costs, tariffs and other financial issues are putting the squeeze on farmers, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan was told Wednesday.
South Shore Line’s West Lake Corridor start set for mid-March January 27, 2026 at 1:34 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day has been chosen as the tentative date for a ribbon-cutting for the South Shore Line’s new West Lake Corridor route.
South Shore Line hires new president and general manager January 26, 2026 at 3:06 p.m. David Dech was hired Monday as the third president and general manager of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District.
Mayors realistic, but hopeful, on cities’ fiscal outlook January 25, 2026 at 2:26 p.m. A 2025 state law to throttle property tax revenue has mayors looking at reducing services and enacting a municipal income tax.
Razing Garyton School back on Portage’s wish list January 25, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. Razing Garyton School is back on the Portage Redevelopment Commission’s list of capital projects to consider this year.