With extreme summer heat and humidity in the forecast, state officials say cooling centers will be open across Indiana for those in need of a safe and cool place to stay. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says Indiana 211 provides updated locations and hours of cooling centers. "Stay cool, sta...

In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says phase three of pavement patching work on Interstate 65 between 93rd Avenue and Central Avenue begins next week, which will then be in place through late August. There will first be an overnight lane closure on Thursday, July 24, 2025, near 61st Avenu...

In Valparaiso, Porter County officials and staff this month held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate newly renovated areas of the Porter County Administration Building. The $1.48 million project began in October 2024 and wrapped up in June 2025, a news release said. "We're excited to welcome people into a space that tru...