Community News
Red Cross Reaching Out to Residents Affected by Severe Weather
The American Red Cross says it is urgently trying to locate homeowners and renters in Merrillville and surrounding communities whose homes were heavily damaged or destroyed during the recent severe weather event. A news release said financial assistance may be available to eligible individuals and families, however the...
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Cline Avenue Lane, Ramp Closures for Resurfacing
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to lane and ramp closures along State Road 912/Cline Avenue in East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond, in July 2026 for resurfacing. Southbound State Road 912/Cline Avenue will be reduced to one lane between U.S. 12/Columbus Drive/Ai...
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South Shore Line Update on Freight Train Derailment Repairs
The South Shore Line says crews continue to work on the area of a train derailment on the Grand Calumet River Bridge between the East Chicago and Hammond Stations. An update from Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) on Facebook Tuesday June 30 2026 said 13 empty freight train cars derailed on June ...
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Music News
Katy Perry's Watch It Burn Tops Weekly Fan Vote for Best New Music
Billboard's latest fan poll has selected Katy Perry's Watch It Burn as the favorite new music release of the week. The single received 27% of the vote...
Jun 30, 2026
Dua Lipa Shares Honeymoon Photos and Bookstore Plans
Dua Lipa has shared a collection of new photos from her honeymoon in Italy, offering fans a glimpse of the couple's time together following her recent...
Jun 29, 2026
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Set New U.K. Chart Record With Rein Me In
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have reached another milestone after their duet Rein Me In extended its run at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart. The lates...
Jun 28, 2026
