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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Brings Slushy Roads and Low Visibility to Hammond, Merrillville, and Portage for a Very Slow Friday Morning Commute

INDIANA — Heavy lake effect snow overnight into Friday morning is expected to make for a slow commute across northwest Indiana. Slippery roads, reduced visibility, and slush-covered pavement are likely during the morning rush. Drivers are urged to give themselves extra time to get to work and to slow down on wet and snowy roads.

Merrillville, IN · 10h
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LaPorte residents receive help after August Derecho

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s been nearly three months since the August derecho tore through La Porte, and for some families, the storm’s impact is far from over. The city will resume disconnecting service for unpaid bills on November 17th after temporarily suspending shutoffs following the storm.

La Porte, IN · 3d
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Indiana Seafood Lovers Head To These 5 Fish Fry Halls Every Friday Night

Friday night in Indiana has its own tradition, and it usually involves a paper plate of fried fish in a hall run by veterans or a community club. These are not fancy restaurants. They are Legion posts, VFW halls, and club buildings where the doors open to neighbors and the...

Indiana · 17h
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Valpo Celebrates Opening of Vale Park West Pathway

Mayor Jon Costas joined Engineering Director Max Rehlander, Parks Director Tristan Leonhard, project partners and neighborhood representatives for a ribbon-cutting celebration marking completion of the 7,600-foot pathway. Located alongside portions of Vale Park Road and Froberg Road, the off-road pathway provides a dedicated space for pedestrians and cyclists, offering a safer alternative to traveling alongside vehicle traffic.

Valparaiso, IN · 3d
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Public input sought for proposed State Road 2 improvements

Residents and business owners will have another opportunity to weigh in on transportation needs along State Road 2. The ProPEL S-R 2 study team is holding two community office-hour sessions Thursday, November 12th, covering a 13-mile stretch between U-S 20 in LaPorte County and the 31 Bypass in St. Joseph County.

Laporte County, IN · 2d

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Hill Excavating, First Pentecostal Church to host Thanksgiving meal giveaway

Hill Excavating, in partnership with First Pentecostal Church, has announced that it will host a Thanksgiving meal giveaway on Saturday, November 21st, in Knox. The event will begin at 11am Central Time and will take place at Hill Excavating, which is located at 580 US Highway 35. Organizers of the...

Knox, IN · 1d

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Northwest Indiana Snow Alert: Lake Effect Possible Nov. 12–13

Northwest Indiana could see its first snowflakes as temperatures fall into the 20s and 30s by Friday.

Indiana · 3d

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Gary’s Transformation Gains Momentum as Major Investments Reshape City’s Future

New transportation facilities, economic development projects and neighborhood revitalization efforts are positioning Gary for a new chapter of growth. A new chapter of development is taking shape in Gary, Indiana, as city leaders pursue major infrastructure investments, downtown revitalization projects and economic opportunities designed to strengthen the city’s future.

Gary, IN · 2d

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Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake County, IN · 13h

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La Porte High School announces change in head football coach

LA PORTE, Ind. (Nov. 9, 2026) – La Porte High School announced Monday that Austin Epple will not be moving forward as head football coach for the 2027 season. The personnel change was approved by the La Porte Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees at its meeting Monday evening.

La Porte, IN · 3d

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Valpo Council Votes To Raise Permit Fees

The Monday night, November 9th Valparaiso City Council meeting went for just under an hour and a half. There were two ordinances and one item of other business. After the Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Jon Costas, speaking for all council members, congratulated Councilwoman Barbara Domer on her election to be the new Clerk of the Porter County courts. Domer will serve as a Valpo councilmember for district 3 until January. The Democrat committeemen will hold a caucus before then to appoint someone to replace her.

Valparaiso, IN · 13h

CBS Chicago

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Winter Weather Advisory for some Chicago suburbs, NW Indiana overnight

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of Cook and Will counties and Lake County, Indiana, starting at midnight as a round of lake effect snow could possibly fall overnight.

Lake County, IN · 20h

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Hoosier Valley Santa Trains Begin November 21

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has posted its 2026 Santa trains. The trains leave the depot in North Judson, Indiana, on five Saturdays: November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12, and December 19. Each trip is listed at 60 minutes. Departures are 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., and the page says every train runs on Central Time, which it also calls Chicago time.

North Judson, IN · 1d

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5 19Ft. 700,000 Lbs. Nipsco Transformers Going In Deep River Watershed for Amazon Hyperscale Data Center

Editor’s Note, This Installation is a half mile from a Bald Eagles Nest, (Shown Below) And now, screw the wetlands, let’s make sure this data center gets power. NIPSCO has applied to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for Section 401 Water Quality Certification No. WQC001542 to move forward with Phase II of its Hobart-to-Orion 345-kV transmission line project.

Hobart, IN · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Deadly crash, wet roadways slowing down traffic on I-80/94 near IN state line

Traffic is building on I-80/94 near the Indiana state line amid slick road conditions on Friday morning.

Indiana · 3h

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Regional Championship on WILO – North Judson vs Clinton Prairie

Tomorrow on WILO, tune in for the Regional Championship game as Clinton Prairie takes on North Judson. The Gophers are coming off the program’s first-ever Sectional Championship win over Lafayette Central Catholic last week. North Judson, 11-1, has been a perennial 1A contender since 2019. Over that span, the...

North Judson, IN · 22h

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Indiana Basketball Signs 4-Star Guard Chase Branham

Indiana landed four-star guard Chase Branham, who signed his letter of intent to play for coach Darian DeVries. A highly ranked prospect, Branham brings proven scoring and 3-point shooting after a standout high school career in Missouri and a senior-season move to La Lumiere in Indiana. Ranked No. 25 by...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Porter County Portage Compost Site to Reopen

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County announces the Portage Compost Site will be reopening for Porter County residents only at 8am on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The district said it is checking ID’s and documenting the names and addresses from those who drop-off materials at all of its compost sites.

Porter County, IN · 2d

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SDSU picks up big win over Valparaiso in mid-major clash

BROOKINGS – South Dakota State outscored Valparaiso 49-32 in the first half on Wednesday night and that propelled the Jackrabbits to an 81-69 victory at First Bank & Trust Arena. Each team had recorded wins over power conference teams last week, with the Jacks beating Kansas State in their...

Brookings, SD · 23h