Government

Today I am announcing that the city will cease all efforts toward exploring a data center on the city's east side. Our city council is in unanimous support of this action. Our citizens have spoken decisively that they believe this is a project that...

Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch described the advancements that have been made over the past year and the goals for 2025 at her latest State of the City address. Among the topics she touched on was information on Michigan City’s past and...

There is a significant amount of misinformation being shared over the last few days as to the potential  construction of a data center in Valparaiso. The City is issuing this statement to provide accurate  information and dispel some of the...

On Wednesday, March 5, the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce hosted Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr.’s annual State of the City Address at Dynasty Banquets. Over 400 elected officials, executives, and an array of business professionals came from all...

City of La Porte Police Chief Dick Buell today announced his resignation from the department, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Buell, who was sworn in in February of 2024, will step down effective immediately, stating in his resignation...

The City of La Porte is seeking feedback on a new plan that outlines the future of the community, according to Community Development & Planning Director Craig Phillips. In less than two weeks, City will host two public open house events to engage...

Local Contractor Woodruff & Sons has completed emergency repairs to the sanitary sewer system on White Oak Drive, south of Greenwood Avenue.  The emergency repairs were needed to fix a failing manhole that contributed to a severe dip in the...

The La Porte County Family YMCA has been a lifetime staple in Northwest Indiana. Between old and new generations, the annual State of the Y ceremony has been a constant tradition that celebrates the organization’s members, partners, and the entire...

Entire City – South of Glendale Blvd Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break, and due to a failure of a  major valve repair on a strategic water transmission main, customers may have experienced low ...

The City of Hammond in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation and Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) begins road modifications to Kennedy Avenue between the Indiana Toll Road and 164th Place starting March 3,...