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    • Dermody: COVID Testing Extended Through March

      Mayor Of La Porte Tom Dermody announced from the Civic Auditorium that COVID-19 testing has been extended through March. Check out lhi.care/covidtesting to schedule a test and see the full video announcement on Tom Dermody’s Facebook page where he also talks about vaccines.

    • Valparaiso Community Call With Mayor And County Health Officer

      Join the City of Valparaiso for a Community Call with Mayor Murphy & Porter County Health Officer Dr. Maria Stamp on Monday, January 25th at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be held via phone. To listen to the call live, call 1-717-275-8940 and use participant access code 3179197.Members of the public are encouraged to email questions for Dr. Stamp to [email protected] The call will be recorded and posted later for Read more…

    • Shooting range hours change for January and February

      Through February, all shooting ranges operated by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife will operate under adjusted hours. During this period, the ranges at the following fish & wildlife areas will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, depending on their location: Crosley, Deer Creek, J.E. Roush Lake, Jasper-Pulaski, Kingsbury, Pigeon River, Sugar Ridge, Tri-County, Wilbur Read more…

    • Purdue Northwest faculty members awarded Cybersecurity Grant

      Three Purdue University Northwest – (PNW) faculty members secured a federal grant of $205,921 to develop an educational program designed to encourage high school students to consider careers in the growing field of cybersecurity. The project is part of a national educational cybersecurity initiative sponsored by the National Security Agency. The grant will feature a collaboration among faculty members in the university’s College of Technology and College of Humanities, Education Read more…

    • Chief Dion Campbell selected as Executive Journey Fellowship recipient for 2021

      The Journey is pleased and honored to announce Chief Dion Campbell for being chosen as 1 of 29 distinguished leaders across the State of Indiana as an Executive Journey Fellowship recipient for 2021 . The Journey is home to a variety of programs that support and renew current and prospective youth workers in Indiana and around the country. The Journey is about those who have a passion for serving young Read more…


    National News
    • 10 largest US jackpots

      A look at the 10 largest U.S. jackpots that have been won and the states where the winning tickets were sold

    • 10 largest US jackpots
    • 1 winner of Mega Millions $1B prize; 3rd largest ever in US
    • 1 winner of Mega Millions $1B prize; 3rd largest ever in US
    • Lottery: 1 winning ticket for $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in Michigan
    Business News
    • Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1 billion becoming second-largest ever

      youngvet/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $1 billion for Friday night’s drawing. If a lucky lottery player wins, this will mark the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history and the third-largest in U.S. lottery history, Mega Millions lottery officials said. On Wednesday, a winning Powerball ticket worth $731.1 million was sold in Allegany County, Maryland. The ticket was the fourth-largest in Read more…

    • Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1 billion becoming second-largest ever
    • How to fix home appliances yourself before spending hundreds of dollars
    • How to fix home appliances yourself before spending hundreds of dollars

    World News
    • Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh

      Saudi Arabia says it intercepted an apparent missile or drone attack over its capital, Riyadh, amid the kingdom’s yearslong war against Yemen’s Houthi rebels

    • Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
    • AP PHOTOS: Marchers rehearse for India’s Republic Day parade
    • AP PHOTOS: Marchers rehearse for India’s Republic Day parade

    Political News
    • Pastor says addressing resistance to Biden administration is part of the job

      ABC NewsBy ALLIE YANG, ABC News (RALEIGH, NC) — Pastor Chad Harvey admits that emotions are still “a little high” after President Joe Biden’s inauguration this week. His congregation in Raleigh, North Carolina, largely supported former President Donald Trump’s reelection. Still, Harvey says his flock is slowly coming to terms with Trump’s loss. “It’s God who raises up leaders, and it’s God who deposes leaders,” he told “Nightline.” “We are Read more…

    • Pastor says addressing resistance to Biden administration is part of the job
    • Trump impeachment article to be sent to Senate Monday, triggering trial
    • Trump impeachment article to be sent to Senate Monday, triggering trial

    Entertainment News
    • Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

      Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

    • Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
    • NBC to shut down NBC Sports Network at end of 2021
    • NBC to shut down NBC Sports Network at end of 2021

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