Community News
Gary Announces Major Donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for New Animal Care Facility
In Gary, the city says Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has committed a $500,000 contribution to support the design and construction of the new Gary Animal Care facility, matching the $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds already allocated for the project. The city says the $1.4 million project will replac...
Mar 19, 2026
NWI Regional Development Authority Launches US 12 Scenic Byway Initiative
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) says it is launching a regional initiative to advance the designation of U.S. 12 as a scenic byway along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The initiative was identified by the RDA's 2025 comprehensive strategic plan as an important opportunity to strengthen ...
Mar 19, 2026
Ports of Indiana opens Ireland Trade Office
Ports of Indiana says it has opened its first international trade office in Ireland to grow cargo shipments and support the launch of a direct Europe-to-Indiana container service. The office will be based in Cork and Kildare, Ireland. In 2024, officials say Ireland made $32.4 billion of shipments to Indiana, according ...
Mar 19, 2026
Music News
Orleans Confirms 2026 Will Be the Band's Final Year on Tour
Orleans is preparing to step away from touring after more than five decades as a live band. In a message shared with fans, founding member Lance Hoppe...
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Dua Lipa Joins George Clooney as Nespresso's New Global Brand Ambassador
Dua Lipa has signed on as Nespresso's new global brand ambassador, adding another major partnership to her growing list of brand deals. In an announce...
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Benson Boone's Birmingham Makeup Show: A Proposal, a Queen Icon, and an Apology
An Instagram message shared after Benson Boone's March 15 concert in Birmingham, England, gave fans a closer look at one of the night's most talked-ab...
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