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Capital B Gary story: Indiana Housing Crisis Hits Gary as Advocates Urge Governor to Form Commission
To improve accessible housing in Gary, Northwest Indiana Habitat for Humanity built homes on the 1700 block of Adams Street. (Photo/Javonte Anderson of Capital B) This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. Clarice Henderson couldn’t shake the feeling that her home was falling apart. “The floors were...
Joint Statement by Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and City Council President Robert Cotton
We stand together as leaders of Valparaiso to condemn the violence against former President Donald Trump and those attending the rally in Pennsylvania. Such actions have no place in our society. Violence, regardless of its target, is unacceptable and counterproductive to the values we hold dear. We urge all residents...
Restorative justice court program expands to south suburbs
SAUK VILLAGE, Ill. (CBS) – A program that gives some people who were convicted of a non-violent crime a second chance is expanding in south suburban Sauk Village.The program, Restorative Justice Community Court, helps young people clear their criminal record."The restorative justice program was something that I think this village needed," said David Fields, a Sauk Village resident.Fields said he's fully behind the Restorative Justice Community Court program that's coming to his community. "We have young people out here that get into things and only because of peer pressure," he said.The program is coming to the suburbs for the first time....
Injured Worker Taken by Medical Helicopter
(Kingsbury, IN) - A medical helicopter was called this afternoon because of a serious workplace injury at Kingsbury Industrial Park. Initial reports indicate a 70 year old man suffered what was described by emergency responders as a “machinery laceration” at Industrial Maintenance Welding and Machining Co. on Second Line Road near Hupp Road.
Marian Theatre Guild’s Auditions & Free Dance Classes for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Performance
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical AUDITION and DANCE CLASS information at Marian Theatre Guild. There’s still time to get in a couple dance rehearsals prior to auditions. Choreographer Susan Bobos will teach dances that may or may not be in the show, but most likely will be at the auditions. Dance classes are free and open to everyone ages 16+. In addition, you don’t even have to audition for show. Just put on your dancing shoes, dress comfortable and have fun. It’ll be warm in there so dress accordingly and bring water.
Fire Engulfs Pole Barn Today
(La Porte County, IN) - Firefighters this afternoon were called to a pole barn containing vehicles near Union Mills being engulfed in flames. Firefighters about 2:40 p.m. responded to 0231 W. 975 South. Multiple vehicles were reported to be inside the burning 50 X 80 structure. Volunteer firefighters from Noble...
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a...
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Panel okays restaurant for Irving Woods, 82 units for Edison Park but delays 6 Corners plan again
The City Council Zoning Committee at its July 16 meeting approved a proposed restaurant at 8235-37 W. Irving Park Road and an 82-unit development at 6750-60 N. Northwest Hwy. but delayed for the sixth time a hearing on the redevelopment of the former Peoples Gas site at 3955 N. Kilpatrick Ave.
Cooler temperatures and sunnier skies through tomorrow
Slight shower chances remain early this morning with plenty of moisture near the surface, although most of Michiana will be dealing with light fog rather than wet weather. Highs are seasonable in the upper 70s today with no shortage of sunshine, a trend that will follow the rest of this week and into the weekend. Breezy conditions will persist the next couple of days, but as high pressure develops further into our area winds will die down. Expect lows in the mid 50s tonight; dewpoints fall steadily as well. With highs barely creeping past the mid 70s tomorrow, most of Michiana will fall almost 10F short of the normal high temperature we usually see at this point in the year. The cooldown is temporary and on Friday we are back into the upper 70s and low 80s across the area with more cloud cover moving in over the weekend.
‘Pop Tab Palooza’ for Ronald McDonald House Charities Update
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - They haven’t all been counted yet, but from the looks of it, the drive was a big success today. Community members came to ‘United Federal Credit Union’ at the Edison Lakes Branch to donate all to support families with hospitalized children. After they’re...
Elkhart due for successful season under new Head Coach
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Hometown Coach Travon Curry looks to bring Michiana a new era of Elkhart Lions football. It doesn't take much to motivate team that didn't reach their full potential a year ago. "I feel that everybody on the team has bought in we weren't all bought in...
Thornton Township trustees deadlock on paying bills
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — The Thornton Township Board of Trustees did not approve funds at a meeting on Tuesday night for work and services performed for the township. All of the vendors listed in the general fund and the general assistance fund may not be getting any money for the foreseeable future. Neither of the funds […]
Indiana State Police arrest man after rape incident at Hanover College
HANOVER, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested a Clark County man for rape on Monday. According to a press release, Indiana State Police have been investigating an incident of sexual assault involving 22-year-old Jackson Kruer since last fall. ISP reported that the alleged rape occurred on Hanover College’s campus. ISP was first contacted about the […]
Dixmoor works to fix water main breaks, village says it needs financial help
South suburban Dixmoor continues to be plagued by water main breaks, including several in the last few days. Village leaders say it will keep happening unless Dixmoor gets a lot of financial help.
Downed trees and torn roofs after heavy winds hit Michiana
WALKERTON & KNOX, Ind.-- People are still picking up the pieces after storms and heavy winds rolled through Michiana Monday night. At Kraft Auction Service in Walkerton, off East U.S. 6, the roof to one of the warehouses was blown clean off, leaving a mangled pile of metal on the ground.
Michiana residents question tornado warning sirens
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Some Michiana residents are wondering if tornado sirens were activated when severe weather hit Michiana overnight. On Tuesday afternoon, St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency officials Jim Lopez and Al Kirsits were tallying off all of the outdoor tornado sirens in our area. The 911 center monitors tornadoes along with the National Weather Service.
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