Today A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.   Tonight Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with

First class of medical students begins in 2030 CROWN POINT, Ind. – Franciscan Alliance broke ground Monday on the Franciscan Alliance School of Osteopathic Medicine, which is slated to open in 2030. The groundbreaking ceremony included a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory, bishop of the Diocese of Gary, as well as comments by Franciscan leaders, board members and

Purdue University Northwest ready to welcome student residents to Calumet Hall  New student residence hall provides 150 beds HAMMOND, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students, university leaders and community partners proudly cut the ribbon Aug. 4 on the university’s newest building, Calumet Hall. The three-story, 42,000-square-foot structure expands PNW’s student housing options for on-campus living and learning opportunities. Calumet

Check out the stacked card planned for when OVW Wrestling returns to the Civic Auditorium on Friday, August 14! Bring the entire family for an epic night of high-flying action featuring the country's best up-and-coming pro wrestlers. Balcony seats start as low as $12.50! Reserved Tables and Floor General Admission available for $35 per person. Card subject to change. Doors

The Chesterton Police Department are now accepting  applications for the Chesterton Police Department's 2nd Annual Citizen Police Academy (CPA). This free, 7-week program will run 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 evenings from 𝟔𝐏𝐌-𝟗𝐏𝐌, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝐭𝐡 – 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at CPD operations with both classroom and hands-on activities.Topics include K9, Drone, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Investigations, Crime Scene, Patrol Operations,