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Food Bank of NWI reopens following storm damage
The Indiana Times 16 Jun 2026
The Food Bank of NWI announced its Merrillville facility was back up and running after fixing storm-related damage ... .
Officials raise concerns about INDOT’s slow response to Interstate 80 flooding
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
Overnight flooding near the state line led to crashes, closures and questions about INDOT's storm response ... .
Portage resident among United States Naval Academy Class of 2026
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
A Portage resident, Enzo Costanza, graduated from the United States Naval Academy earlier this spring ... .
The Short List: June 15
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
Residents can discuss health care costs with Rep. Frank Mrvan, Republicans nominate statewide candidates, a report shows declining child well-being, Gary seeks action on an abandoned building, and Brooks performs ... .
Andrean returns to state after strong pitching outings
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
LAPORTE — Dave Pishkur had a decision to make regarding his starting pitching at the Class 3A semistate on Saturday ... .
Mt. Baldy reopens following sand management project
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
"The dune continues to move inland and has affected visitor infrastructure, including the historic parking area and utilities," park officials said ... .
Northwest Indiana congressman hosting hearing on health care costs Thursday
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
The health care affordability listening session is set for 5-6.30 p.m. Thursday in the events center at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville ... .
Nearly 9,000 NIPSCO customers without power in wake of last week's storms
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
NIPSCO is predicting that power will be restored to a majority of its customers in Merrillville and Portage by the end of the day Wednesday ... .
Storm victims vulnerable to scams; officials offer tips to stay safe
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
"Scammers often take advantage of emergencies, confusion or fear, tricking people into giving away money, personal information or access to their accounts," according to the state ... .
Region mom accused of failing to reclaim ailing infant released without bond
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
Police say when they located the accused she told them she was under the impression the other woman agreed to care for her child as long as she needed ... .
5 tornadoes now confirmed to have hit Region as thousands still without power
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
The strongest of the tornadoes striking Northwest Indiana was an EF3 twister confirmed in the Kouts area in Porter County, weather officials said ... .
One dead, another airlifted to hospital following motorcycle vs. truck crash
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
Police said two civilians were on scene assisting the injured victims before first responders arrived and performed life-saving measures ... .
Three charged in separate check fraud schemes in Lake County
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
Three people face fraud charges in two separate Lake County cases involving altered checks and more than $66,000 in disputed funds ... .
Ten 100-year-olds gather in doctor's office to celebrate long life and good fortune
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
"There's a 1,000 years of patients here," Dr. David Gross said. "It's great to treat them. I fall behind in clinic because I listen to their stories, and their stories are just incredible." ... .
Driver accused of threatening woman with hammer chased off by gun
The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026
Another man came out to assist the woman and said after he heard the accused threaten to follow the woman home to "take care of her," he flashed a handgun and the accused fled ... .