HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values around 100. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay

As Independence Day approaches, Gov. Mike Braun and the State Fire Marshal encourage all Hoosiers to practice firework safety and follow state laws. "This is a historic moment for our nation as we celebrate its 250th anniversary," said Gov. Mike Braun. "I encourage all Hoosiers to enjoy Independence Day, and to celebrate safely." Each year, the Office of the State

Please be advised, the office of the Solid Waste District of La Porte County will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. Trucks will be running ON SCHEDULE now through JULY 3rd. Please remember to have your toter curbside the night before or by 5:00 a.m. to insure pickup. The District office will be closed Friday

STATEHOUSE - Recently, State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) was appointed to chair the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation and serve as a member of the Nonemergency Medical Transportation Commission. Throughout the summer and fall, interim study committees meet to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions. Lawmakers will gather input from public testimony, various experts and industry

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is reinforcing its commitment to customer safety by expanding efforts to help customers recognize NIPSCO crews and avoid scams. Beginning July 1, NIPSCO will adopt standardized hard hats used across NiSource companies. While customers may notice field employees’ hard hats changing from yellow to white, the update is part of