Community News
Waverly Road Closure for Little Calumet River Bridge Replacement
In the town of Porter, officials say Porter County will be replacing the Little Calumet River bridge just south of Interstate 94 and Waverly Road will be closed from May 13, 2024, to October 25, 2024, for bridge construction. A news release says the first part of the project will be the removal of the existing pedestri...
May 01, 2024
Apple Orchards Coming to Merrillville Parks
In Merrillville, the town says it will begin planting hundreds of apple trees this Spring to develop what's believed will be the first local community apple orchards. "I'm unaware of any municipalities that have a similar project," said Merrillville Stormwater Utility Executive Director Matt Lake. "Orcha...
Apr 30, 2024
Valparaiso Awarded $1.5 Million in Community Crossings Funds
In Valparaiso, the city says it has been awarded the maximum $1.5 million in Community Crossings grant funds through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and the grant along with newly appropriated funding for roadways will help Valpo embark on its largest-ever paving season, with $8.8 million in roadway p...
Apr 29, 2024
Music News
George Strait Announces New Album And Song With Chris Stapleton
George Strait gave fans unexpected great news of an upcoming album, and a song with Chars Stapleton. Before playing 3 new songs, he told the audience that he had a new record coming out soon, called Cowboys and Dreamers. He said, "I broke down and did ...
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Lainey Wilson Tops Country Chart With 'Wildflowers And Wild Horses'
Lainey Wilson has earned her seventh consecutive #1 country song with "Wildflowers and Wild Horses." It's the third single from her album, Bell Bottom Country, which has amassed over 125 million global streams. Lainey co-wrote the song about her life. ...
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Keith Urban Announces 10 Shows In Vegas
Keith Urban has announced 10 shows at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The 4x Grammy winner, will kick it off on October 4. The shows are split up evenly between this October and next February. Titled... HIGH in Vegas, will feature new music from his next albu...
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