Community News

State Road 8 Closure Between Hebron and Kouts
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to a closure scheduled along State Road 8 between Hebron and Kouts. INDOT says State Road 8 is scheduled to be closed between County Roads 150 West and 50 West on or after Monday, July 7, 2025 through late August for a bridg...
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Merrillville Fire Department Reunites Family with Beloved Cat
In Merrillville, the town says a fire at an apartment building this month displaced 12 families, but one family experienced a moment of hope and healing thanks to the efforts of the Merrillville Fire Department. A news release said the department received a plea the next day from a mom about her daughter's cat, and tha...
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Opportunity Enterprises Cuts Ribbon on Shared Table Food Pantry
In Valparaiso, Opportunity Enterprises (OE) says it recently cut the ribbon on its Shared Table Food Pantry, an initiative in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana network. The pantry will help expand food sourcing and expand the organization's impact in Porter County, OE said. "When local pantries a...
Jun 26, 2025
Music News

Cast Revealed For Upcoming Scorpions Biopic, Featuring 'The Crown' Star Dominic West
The upcoming Scorpions biopic, Wind of Change, has officially revealed its cast, with Dominic West, Alexander Dreymon, and Ludwig Trepte set to portray key band members along with manager Doc McGhee. The movie is currently filming in London, with the p...
Jul 01, 2025

Travis Barker Confirms That He Owns Liquid Death Can Carrying Ozzy Osbourne's DNA
In a recent Instagram Story post, Travis Barker revealed that he owns a rare Liquid Death can holding Ozzy Osbourne's DNA. Barker's unique collectible is one of only 10 in existence, with each can once containing iced tea that Osbourne drank, which was...
Jul 01, 2025

Foo Fighters Release Long In The Works Cover Of Minor Threat's "I Don't Wanna Hear It"
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, Foo Fighters released a rousing cover of Minor Threat's "I Don't Wanna Hear It" on Monday (June 30). Dave Grohl has recently added his vocals over the original instrumentals he recor...
Jul 01, 2025