Panduit says it's investing almost $77 million into the 475,000-square-foot facility at 9945 Mississippi Street. It's asking the town to abate personal property taxes on almost $23 million worth of logistical distribution and IT equipment.... Read More
The $229,000 vehicle includes a private exam room, a refrigerator and other medical equipment. The health department can use it to provide vaccinations, screenings and other preventative health services, as well as educational programs.... Read More
Opening the new, $945 million West Lake Corridor branch sometime this summer seems to be the current hope of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District. ... Read More
House Bill 1136 drew a number of concerns during Wednesday's board meeting. The bill would dissolve school districts in which the majority of the students living there don't attend the district's schools, and then turn those schools into charter schools.... Read More
This article first appeared on Lakeshore Public Media. Like many in Northwest Indiana, Josh Huddleston has childhood memories of visiting Southlake Mall — throwing coins in the fountains and visiting KB Toys. “The mall opens before the stores open, and I remember waiting out in line for the gates to open, to get the hot […]... Read More
The 2025 salary ordinance adopted by the city council last week includes a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union city employees. Fire department administration will get a 3.8% increase to match their employees' raises, under their union contract.... Read More
After almost three years of negotiations, the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and the airport authority have finalized an agreement, letting the railroad acquire an easement to the airport's west side.... Read More
The West Lake Corridor commuter rail branch may take a bit longer to open than originally hoped. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District President Mike Noland says the opening date now depends on the construction of a new underpass.... Read More
The town council is considering establishing a "designated outdoor refreshment area." That would allow those over 21 to buy alcoholic beverages from a participating vendor and carry them outside or into another participating business in the designated area.... Read More
The city council this week agreed to partner with the Fort Wayne Housing Authority to bring the Hoosier Homes Program to Valparaiso. It provides forgivable down payment assistance of up to five percent for those earning up to about $127,000 a year.... Read More
