"This is a huge boom in the economic development arena that Merrillville has never seen, similar to the Amazon project," said council member Shawn Pettit.

Lakeshore Public Media presents Eye on the Arts Radio with host Dave Mika, executive director South Shore Arts.

Outdoor dining season is almost here, but downtown Valparaiso restaurants may have some additional rules to follow this year.

Northwest Indiana author Carolyn R. Boiarsky, Ph.D. pens new book about sharing the voices of residents at East Chicago's West Calumet Housing Complex

A Jasper County sheriff's deputy was legally justified in January's fatal shooting of Matthew W. Huttle, 42. That's the finding of special prosecutor Chris Vawter.

St. John is touting continued growth, low taxes and stable finances.

Lake County organizations can get some financial help to enhance the community through gardening projects.

"This will provide an incentive for the developer to continue with the great work he is doing to provide housing at the high level, also trying to make it accessible to those who are entering the housing market by allowing for contract payments," said Interim Town Manager Michael Griffin.

"There are some bills out there that is an attack on public education, on our teachers, on our staff," Hammond School Board President Carlotta Blake-King said during last week's meeting.