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.
‘I have a lot of mixed feelings’: Town of Pines residents react to EPA changes
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Porter County election board gets update on equipment damage from burst pipe
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.
With change in votes by council members, Merrillville will keep its town court open
A five-year battle to close the Merrillville Town Court ended Tuesday night by three changed votes.
Hobart won’t waive liens for property owner who wants to be ‘better steward’ of empty lot
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.
Gary council committee hears update on jewel parks renovations
The council’s parks, recreation and culture committee heard progress updates about the jewel parks renovations.
Court briefs: 40 years for killing; 12 years in drug robbery shooting; resentencing on gun charge
Lake County court news
Guest opinion: Space exploration involves business and government – and courage
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.
Guest column: Public school legislation and what you’re not being told
It’s the end of March. The Indiana General Assembly will finalize its two-year budget by the end of April. Public input is needed now (while discussions are still taking place) to protect the financial well-being of public schools.
Charges dropped against two Chicago men arrested during ICE protest at Gary airport
Charges have been dropped against two Chicago men — one a freelance photographer — arrested during a January Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest.
Skeletal remains found in Gary: officials
Officials said skeletal remains were found in Gary’s Midtown section.