News across Lake County
Amazon Plans 1.2M Square Foot Crown Point Facility
“Helping people through grief begins with knowing no one should have to face it alone,” said Scott Bonner.
Franciscan Health, Lake Co. Health Department partner for Path to Hope Suicide Awareness & Prevention 5K
CROWN POINT, Ind. – Franciscan Health is partnering with the Lake County Health Department to host the Path to Hope Suicide Awareness & Prevention 5K. The event is scheduled to take place starting with registration at 9 a.m. and the race starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at…
I-65 will have lane and ramp closures between U.S. 30 and U.S. 231 next week
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane and ramp closures on I-65 between U.S. 30 and U.S. 231. Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will close the right lane of northbound I-65 near U.S. 30 and the ramp from westbound U.S. 30 to northbound I-65 for…
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in Fort Wayne, Lowell, Seymour, ... [FULL STORY] The post Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors first appeared…
NIPSCO Announces Recipients Of Public Safety Education And Training Action Grant
News Release, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC: MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) has announced 24 organizations across northern Indiana have been awarded grants from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation to further their…
Northwest Indiana families value higher education at Purdue University Northwest
Students return at record levels; nearly 80% of undergraduate and graduate students are Indiana residents HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for…
Lake County Farm Bureau to host free public meeting on Indiana property tax changes under SEA
LOWELL — Lake County Farm Bureau (LCFB), Inc. will host a free, public information meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. to help Lake County residents better understand...
Lake County Prosecutor Files Charges Against Former INDOT Employee
An investigation conducted by the Indiana Office of Inspector General, assisted by the Indiana Department of Transportation, has resulted in level 6 felony criminal charges ... [FULL STORY] The post Lake County Prosecutor Files Charges Against Former INDOT Employee first appeared…
Thompson joins Braun to assess Indiana storm recovery efforts
State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) joined Gov. Mike Braun and state and federal officials last month on a tour of Indiana communities recovering from severe storms and historic flooding last month. Thompson, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, visited recovery sites in…
Purdue University Northwest and Society of Innovators announce plans to end collaboration agreement
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) and Innovators Northwest Indiana have agreed to end the collaboration agreement through which the Society of Innovators (SOI) has functioned under the PNW umbrella since 2018. The change will be effective Dec. 31,…
John Russell Duncan, 88
John Russell Duncan, born June 9, 1938, passed away on September 12, 2026. He grew up the second of four children in Gary, Indiana. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Dr. John S. and Eva [...] The post John Russell Duncan, 88 first appeared on WTRE Radio .
John Russell Duncan, 88
John Russell Duncan, born June 9, 1938, passed away on September 12, 2026. He grew up the second of four children in Gary, Indiana. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Dr. John S. and Eva [...]