Michael Gallenberger

The Valparaiso City Council has voted to give $343,976 of its opioid settlement money to organizations helping those with substance use disorder.

The proposed redevelopment of the Reaper's Realm site in Hammond has some residents worried about a possible increase in traffic.

Helping those experiencing a mental health crisis get the services they need is the goal of a recent training hosted by the Porter County Sheriff's Office.

The South Shore Line is looking at the safety of its pedestrian crossings, after the death of a woman at the Hegewisch Station in July. The railroad says it's hired "a nationally recognized engineering firm specializing in grade-crossing diagnostics."

South Shore Line trains will make an extra stop for Chicago Bears games at Soldier Field this football season.

St. John police are investigating, after officers say someone called Kolling Elementary School saying they were going to "shoot up the school at 2:55 p.m." Police say the school notified a resource officer just before 3:00 p.m. Thursday, and those inside were immediately directed to stay in place.

An unfinished medical building in Valparaiso that's sat vacant for years may finally be completed. Construction on 1425 Glendale began in 2018 but ground to a halt around 2020, as the original developer failed to pay its subcontractors and eventually filed for bankruptcy.

Some South Shore trains will make an extra stop next week for the International Manufacturing Technology Show.

Who's responsible for enforcement of unsafe building violations is changing in the city of Portage. Up until now, that was up to the building commissioner, but an ordinance amendment adopted by the city council Tuesday makes the director of planning and community development the enforcement authority.

The city of Hammond continues gaining control over downtown property, as redevelopment efforts continue.