A bicyclist’s recent death at the South Calumet Road railroad crossing in Chesterton’s downtown has spurred town officials and the neighboring Porter community, to explore ways to improve pedestrian safety around the tracks.
Indiana Landmarks Northwest Field Director Blake Swihart now occupies an office first used by former Valparaiso University President O.P. Kretzmann. Linwood House, which formerly housed VU presidents and their families, is becoming Indiana Landmarks’ new Northwest field office.
As part of a February rate case settlement, NIPSCO agreed to engage in studies to determine the potential of converting the Michigan City Generating Station.
On March 12, the EPA announced “swift actions” on its coal ash program, including faster actions on state permit program reviews and updates to coal ash regulations.
Last month’s flood that hit the Porter County Elections & Registration Office has left the staff high and dry, still homeless until repairs are completed.
A five-year battle to close the Merrillville Town Court ended Tuesday night by three changed votes.
The Hobart Board of Works and Safety denied a waiver of lien request from a man who said he wants to be a “better steward” of a now-empty lot at 229 N. Ohio St.
The council’s parks, recreation and culture committee heard progress updates about the jewel parks renovations.
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Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were launched into space in June 2024 on what was supposed to be an eight-day mission. However, technical problems developed on their Boeing Starliner capsule. NASA ultimately kept them on the International Space Station (ISS) and returned that capsule without a crew.