© 2026 Lakeshore Public Media
8625 Indiana Place
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219)756-5656
Public Broadcasting for Northwest Indiana & Chicagoland since 1987
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Local News
Lakeshore Public Media to simulcast WBAA News beginning July 6
Read More
Statewide News
In Central Indiana, new data from United Way shows that 35% of households aren’t able to afford basic necessities, compared to 38% of households across the state.
Julia M. Cameron
/
Pexels
More than a third of Indiana households can't afford basic necessities, report finds
Farrah Anderson
New data from United Way shows 38% of Indiana households earn above the federal poverty line but still can't afford basic necessities like housing, childcare and food.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced at Plainfield High School on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the approval of Indiana's waiver to consolidate about $50 million of various federal funding streams over the next four years into a single pool of money.
Caroline Beck
/
WFYI
Indiana wins federal OK to merge education funds. Some worry not all students will benefit
Caroline Beck
Greg Ballard is running as an independent in his bid for Indiana's Secretary of State office. His campaign is close to the nearly 37,000 signatures needed to appear on the ballot.
Benjamin Thorp
/
WFYI
Independent secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard nears signature requirement to appear on ballot
Benjamin Thorp
Five mini-golf courses that highlight various aspects of Indiana culture will showcase the state to a national audience. The mini-golf courses display the Indy 500, the Indiana State Fair, the Pacers and the state’s agricultural businesses.
Caroline Beck
/
WFYI
Indiana unveils exhibit for Great American State Fair celebrating America's 250th birthday
Caroline Beck
Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita wants to have mifepristone classified as a water contaminant. Health experts say there’s no evidence it poses a risk.
Brandon Smith
/
IPB
Indiana attorney general targets abortion pill mifepristone as water risk. Health experts dispute the claim
Benjamin Thorp
SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the USA by enjoying a screening and discussion on The American Revolution.

Sign up for our email list!
Local News
gptcbus.com
Local News
Storm damage disrupting Broadway rapid bus services
STORM DAMAGE DISRUPTING BROADWAY RAPID BUS SERVICE
Local News
Lake County Treasurer John Petalas is warning people not to fall for a phishing scam
Local News
Lakeshore Public Media Hosts 2nd Screening and Discussion Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
NPR News