Doug Ross

In a Tuesday filing, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced its investigation into NIPSCO will begin with a Sept. 28 virtual conference.

Girl Scout Troop 35579 used the Little Free Library concept to build a pet pantry for dogs and cats. It now stands outside Portage’s Woodland Park dog park.

Longtime Northwest Indiana arts icon Larry Brechner, 71, died Thursday morning at his home, which he affectionately called Brechwood.

Bernice Billups was trying to explain what she gets out of handing out free school supplies when a young girl came up to her to say thanks.

Saturday’s Portage Strong event is a celebration of coming out the other side from the worst storm to hit the region in recent history.

Four new murals are coming to Valparaiso as part of Saturday’s Mural Walk. Visitors can add their touches, too.

Former Indiana Dunes State Park Property Manager Doug Lang is Portage’s new parks superintendent.

Republicans on the Portage City Council rejected a plea Tuesday to make shooting BB guns illegal in the city.

The Target store being built in Portage isn’t going to be lonely. It’s bringing seven other stores to the same development.

Replacing rolling stock and extending service are among the big projects included in the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s new 20-year plan for the South Shore Line.

A new study on data center economics shows hyperscale data centers have outsized impact on the local economy.

This weekend’s Pullman Railroad Days marks a celebration of a century-old decision that brought about a boom in ridership for the South Shore Line.

The Duneland Women’s Soccer Club found another way to get its kicks – building sand sculptures.

The only sea cargo container terminal serving the Chicago market will open this year at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Portage.

Portage’s proposed firearms ordinance is almost fully locked and loaded. It’s up for a vote at the City Council’s August meeting.

The Portage City Council approved 6% raises for the police department on Tuesday.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday, saying the bid for a Hammond stadium is in the red zone.

Repairs are underway to the South Shore Line’s infrastructure damaged by a June 24 freight train derailment near the East Chicago station.

Extra South Shore Line trains will begin operating Monday while the railroad continues to operate on a holiday/weekend schedule.

Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project Executive Director Dave Benjamin offered warnings about water safety given the recent heat.