Community News
Overnight Lane Closures on I-94 Near Michigan City
In La Porte County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising Region motorists that overnight lane closures will continue on Interstate 94 between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 through mid-April 2025. A news release says overnight lane closures that began March 31, 2025, will continue through about April 1...
Apr 04, 2025
Storm Damage Assessment in Porter County
The Porter County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) says Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) teams are scheduled to be in Porter County Thursday, April 3, 2025, to survey damage from storms on Sunday March 30, 2025. Personnel will be wearing IDHS clothing and carrying government credentials to identify thems...
Apr 03, 2025
Food Waste Composting Program Expands to Duneland Area
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced the expansion of its food waste composting program to the Chesterton area. The initiative begins April 9, 2025, and continues each Wednesday 3 pm to 7 pm at the Coffee Creek Farmers Market through October 29, 2025. What's collected will be compos...
Apr 02, 2025
Music News
Mark Ronson Ends Up In Hospital After Tearing Tendons During DJ Set
Following a recent DJ set gone awry, Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson ended up in the hospital. Ronson suffered two torn bicep tendons while attempting to adjust a stage monitor mid-mix. Despite the mishap, Ronson shared a photo from his hospital be...
Apr 04, 2025
Jon Batiste Set To Receive Inaugural Ray Charles 'Architect Of Sound' Award At 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles "Architect of Sound" Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The award recognizes artists who embody Charles' pioneering impact on music, and it will be pre...
Apr 04, 2025
Bon Iver's Justin Vernon Says Hearing Taylor Swift's Crowd Sing 'Exile' Was "Out Of Body" Experience
Taylor Swift's beloved Folklore collaboration with Bon Iver, "Exile," was not a regular feature on The Eras Tour setlist. During the few times she surprised audiences by performing the song live, fans passionately filled in for Justin Vernon's vocals. ...
Apr 04, 2025
