Northwest Indiana Fourth of July guide: Parades, concerts and fireworks
Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with these upcoming events in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive to return to Northwest Indiana
Big Boy, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, rolls through Hobart on June 5. Hundreds showed up on Main Street near downtown as the train travele...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Flooding in Hammond slows both directions of I-80 traffic
The flooding occurred on Interstate 80 between U.S. 41 and Kennedy Avenue, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Northern Indiana state forests now under Indiana State Parks control
Effective Wednesday, the nearly 900-acre Salamonie River State Forest near Lagro will be managed as part of Salamonie Lake, and the 515-acre Frances Slocum S...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Sparklight invests more than $16 million to enhance connectivity in Southern Indiana
VINCENNES — Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, announced in a press release that it has invested more than $16 million over the past three years to...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries for July 4
IN LOVING MEMORY Of Our Wife, Mother & Grandmother ON YOUR 20th ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN 1/26/1942 – 7/1/2006.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Luxury homes for sale in the Northwest Indiana area — Updated Jul. 4, 2026
Browse through luxury homes in the Northwest Indiana real estate market and find your next home!
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Delta flight to Atlanta diverted due to potential lightning strike
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Indiana after the crew reported a potential lightning strike mid-...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Husband arrested after woman killed in 'accidental' shooting in southern Indiana
Husband arrested after woman killed in 'accidental' shooting in southern Indiana
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kokomo gears up for Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights to mark America’s 250th birthday
Kokomo, Indiana celebrates America's 250th birthday with a star-studded Fourth of July weekend. Enjoy events, parades, and fireworks.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Hoosier Park goes all out for America’s 250th Fourth of July celebration
Racing, fireworks, and family fun make this one of the biggest nights of the year at Hoosier Park If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the Fourth of Ju...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
McCormick, Mitchell named MVPs by SIAC
Recent Lincoln graduates Mac McCormick and Madelaine Mitchell, were named the school’s male and female MVPs on Thursday by the Southern Indiana Athletic Co...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Kenzie Zigler excited to become a Sycamore
Terre Haute North softball star Kenzie Zigler announced her verbal commitment to Indiana State on her Instagram on Tuesday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Schedule set for statewide ride honoring Indiana's fallen officers
Cops Cycling for Survivors will launch its 25th annual Ride to Remember on Monday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Centerstone announces new member, officers for Indiana board of directors
GREENSBURG — Leaders at Centerstone of Indiana recently announced a new member of the organization’s board of directors and to announce new officers.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Sen. Todd Young defends Iran strategy, backs Congressional stock-ban in interview
Indiana’s senior Sen. Todd Young, a Republican, sat down for an interview with The Republic on Tuesday, discussing the war in Iran, his views on term limit...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Braun announces $84 million in CCMG Program funds OK’d
Gov. Mike Braun awarded more than $84 million in Community Crossings matching infrastructure grants on Tuesday to 147 cities, towns and counties across India...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Steelmaker details plans for hundreds of layoffs in Indiana
German-based steelmaker Thyssenkrupp detailed its plans to close an Indiana automotive plant and put 230 Hoosiers out of work.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Survey: Summer cookout costs coming down
Feeding the crowd at that Fourth of July cookout may be slightly less expensive this year, a recent Indiana Farm Bureau survey found.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Gov. Braun announces final extension of gas tax breaks
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun has announced a final extension of gas tax breaks for Hoosier drivers — which for weeks have driven Indiana gas prices to...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Husband arrested after fatally shooting wife in Harrison County, deputies say
A Harrison County man has been arrested after a woman was shot and killed inside a southern Indiana home Thursday night
Jul 3, 2026Open source
1 dead, 1 flown to hospital after crash in Dearborn County
One person is dead, another was flown to the hospital after a serious crash in Dearborn County, Indiana Friday, officials confirmed.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Griffith is in Lake County, Indiana.
Region: Northern Indiana
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Sparklight invests more than $16 million to enhance connectivity in Southern Indiana
VINCENNES — Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, announced in a press release that it has invested more than $16 million over the past three years to...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries for July 4
IN LOVING MEMORY Of Our Wife, Mother & Grandmother ON YOUR 20th ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN 1/26/1942 – 7/1/2006.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Luxury homes for sale in the Northwest Indiana area — Updated Jul. 4, 2026
Browse through luxury homes in the Northwest Indiana real estate market and find your next home!
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana Fourth of July guide: Parades, concerts and fireworks
Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with these upcoming events in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Delta flight to Atlanta diverted due to potential lightning strike
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Indiana after the crew reported a potential lightning strike mid-...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Husband arrested after woman killed in 'accidental' shooting in southern Indiana
Husband arrested after woman killed in 'accidental' shooting in southern Indiana
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kokomo gears up for Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights to mark America’s 250th birthday
Kokomo, Indiana celebrates America's 250th birthday with a star-studded Fourth of July weekend. Enjoy events, parades, and fireworks.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Hoosier Park goes all out for America’s 250th Fourth of July celebration
Racing, fireworks, and family fun make this one of the biggest nights of the year at Hoosier Park If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the Fourth of Ju...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
McCormick, Mitchell named MVPs by SIAC
Recent Lincoln graduates Mac McCormick and Madelaine Mitchell, were named the school’s male and female MVPs on Thursday by the Southern Indiana Athletic Co...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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