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Next Move launches Youth Employment Program, ages 16–24
LANSING, lll. (July 18, 2024) — Next Move, a nonprofit organization based in Lansing, recently began funding a Youth Employment Program. The project is committed to providing job training and placement for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The program is part of an effort to provide...
Tornadoes Include Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Valparaiso
The National Weather Service continues to confirm tornadoes in the Northwest Indiana-Chicago area that occurred during storms Monday night July 15, 2024, and Valparaiso is now on the list. The weather service Chicago office says it has extended the Cedar Lake to Crown Point tornado track to Valparaiso, an EF-1 tornado with a maximum width of 300 yards, estimated peak winds of 90 MPH, traveling over 29 miles in 28 minutes. The tornado “continued across I-65 through eastern Lake County and into Porter County. Damage along this part of the path was to trees as the tornado had weakened a bit. However, the tornado did re-intensify as it tracked into Valparaiso,” the National Weather Service summary said, and the tornado lifted just north of Evans Avenue. The National Weather Service said a fatality in Cedar Lake during the severe weather when a tree fell onto a house was caused by straight-line winds south of the tornado’s track. The weather service also earlier confirmed an EF-0 tornado occurred with a maximum width of 100 yards traveling 13-point-7 miles from Shelby in south Lake County to Wheatfield Township in northern Jasper County. As of Thursday night July 18, a total of 22 tornadoes have been confirmed in the Chicago forecast area, tying the daily record for July 15, and meteorologists are continuing to analyze areas of damage during the derecho event. Here is a link for updates and more information.
R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. award nominations due August 1
The R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Award nominations are due AUGUST 1, 2024, and the dinner is coming up September 26th!. Are you ready to show someone how much you appreciate their passion for providing first-rate service? If you witnessed an employee go beyond your expectations, share your experience. Your nominee could...
A Levin Tire Employee Spotlight: Trevor Haemker
It’s no secret that vehicles are quite prominent in the Region’s day-to-day life. It’s what allows many to commute to and from work, special gatherings, and just about everything else that helps people stay connected to their communities. That’s why, when the service lights come on, Northwest Indiana is always ready to ride into Levin Tire & Service Center. With multiple locations throughout the Region, customers know their valuable possession is in good hands while being worked on by its quality staff, including Automotive Technician Trevor Haemker.
AgriNovus Indiana Sets Goal for State to Grow Agbioscience Economy by $8 Billion Before 2030
$69.6 billion! That’s how much Indiana’s agbioscience sector contributes to the state’s economy, according to a new study from RTI International—the details of which were announced this week during the AgriNovus Indiana QUADRANT event at VisionLoft Stutz in Indianapolis. “The insights from the study show the...
Experts promote daily habits, parental help to boost student literacy in the summer and beyond
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters (CHALKBEAT) — Summer reading can increase your child’s literacy skills. But literacy experts say things like the traditional focus on reading books from a lengthy list shouldn’t be students’ sole goal when schools are out. Instead, they say, parents should also be reinforcing other language […]
All INdiana Podcast Network Featured Podcast of the Week: All Indiana Politics
Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love. This week we are featuring the All Indiana Politics podcast. The attempted assignation of former president Donald Trump threw a spotlight on America’s harsh political rhetoric. WISH-TV Government Reporter talked to IIU Political Science professor, Steven […]
Indiana records first human West Nile virus case of the summer. Why that's important.
A Lake County resident is the first person in the state this summer to contract West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe symptoms, the Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday. “Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance—their bites can potentially lead to serious illness,” State Health Commissioner...
Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Bridging the Gap: Professor Lynell W. Cooper Highlights Workforce Readiness at Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit
The 2024 Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit brought experts and stakeholders from across the state together to discuss the multifaceted impact of mental health. Amongst these experts was Professor Lynell Westbrook Cooper, MSW, LCSW, from the Phylis Lan Lin School of Social Work and Counseling at the University of Indianapolis.
Center for Workforce Innovations Awarded $1M Through Career Coaching Grant
Valparaiso-based Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) was awarded $1 million as part of the state’s $25 million Career Coaching Grant through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education – one of only 28 organizations selected. CWI will work with school districts across Northwest Indiana to administer the state’s innovative model for preparing students to make informed decisions about their college and career paths.
Lutheran Summer Music: A Liturgical Legacy Lives On
Valparaiso University has long been a beacon of light and learning, not only for our full-time students but also for the many young musicians who attend the Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) program. For over four decades, Lutheran Summer Music, the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students, has offered a transformative experience for thousands of young musicians. In addition to advanced musical instruction and numerous performance opportunities, LSM students form an intentional community while living together on Lutheran college campuses for four weeks. Since 2017, Valparaiso University has been honored to host this inspiring community.
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