Lake County has the highest mortality rate this flu season with 10 deaths reported, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
Lake County reports highest rate of flu-like cases in Indiana, cases rising nationally
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Merrillville Police investigate murder-suicide at gas station
Merrillville Police are investigating a murder-suicide at a gas station Saturday after responding to a report of shots fired, according to a release.
Investigation continues into fatal Portage house fire Saturday
The cause of a fatal Saturday fire on Defiance Avenue in Portage remains under investigation, according to the Portage Fire Department.
Valparaiso Parks announces $10 million for parks upgrades 2025 plan, absorbing former focus for sports complex
The Valpo Parks Department, aligned with city officials, including Mayor Jon Costas and new council representatives, now finished with their first elected year in office, have announced $10 million in planned renovations and upgrades to the city’s existing park system. What was once the primary focus on a 248-acre new park sports complex has now transitioned to other private development possibilities.
Beverly Shores and Pines transit development district gets slight tweak
The boundary for the proposed transit development district for Beverly Shores and Pines has been slightly shifted.
Avian flu leads to increased bird deaths in Northwest Indiana, statewide
Avian influenza spreads in birds, cows and other animals, and it can sometimes spread to people. In the United States, there has been 68 total reported human cases and one death.
14th annual Black Labor Week returns to Northwest Indiana
Black Labor Week is a group of various discussions, panels and volunteer events that show the importance of the Black community in labor unions.
Guest column: Why science funding matters to Indiana
Last week the government cut “indirect costs” to universities and medical centers, which cover shared resources like buildings, utility bills, computer networks, and support staff. Indiana will lose $69 million this year in critical research funding due to those cuts, devastating science infrastructure across the state. With even deeper science cuts proposed, the future of science is at risk in Indiana, along with the jobs, medical advances, and economic growth it drives.
Indiana House Bill would add $1 state park surcharge to fund county infrastructure, public safety
An Indiana House bill that would allow counties to add an additional $1 surcharge on state park entry fees was referred Feb. 12 to the Indiana Senate for consideration.
Guest column: Stop ratepayer robbery and oppose nuclear reactor bills
House Bill 1007 and Senate Bills 423 and 424 would use Indiana’s electric customers as the majority financers of dubious, multibillion-dollar nuclear power schemes called small modular reactors (SMRs).