Michael Gallenberger
Before joining Lakeshore Public Media, Michael honed his skills as a news anchor and reporter at WKVI/WYMR in Knox, Indiana, and served as a correspondent for the Starke County Leader. Armed with a BA from Valparaiso University, majoring in Digital Media and Humanities with a minor in Spanish, and an MS in Digital Media, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to his role at Lakeshore.
Since October 25, 2021, Michael has been an integral part of the Lakeshore Public Media team, although his journey with us began earlier as an intern, volunteer, and eventually a part-time board operator from 2009 to 2013. Beyond his work with Lakeshore Public Media, Michael is also a weekend newscaster and announcer at WVPE in Elkhart.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Michael was honored with the Indiana Broadcasters Association 2021 Spectrum Award for his exceptional coverage during the 2020 elections in Radio Market 2.
When he's not busy keeping the community informed, Michael enjoys unwinding with his favorite hobbies, including bike riding, tickling the ivories, and indulging in British and Italian television shows, all while grooving to his favorite tunes.
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"Just remember, change takes time," said outgoing school board member Tevonne Ellis. "It's not going to happen overnight. Just because we get a new superintendent, just because a new board comes, don't think things are going to change in six months. And you have to be patient, and we have to work together." -
Clerk-Treasurer Mark Herak told the town council Monday that no money is missing, but the town's books aren't matching what's actually in the account. -
"It's no secret St. John is exploding and has been for the last couple years," Town Manager Bill Manousopoulos told Lakeshore Public Media. "There are certain housing developments that we need. There's a call for it, and we're answering that call." -
"We are not taking any tax anticipation or tuition anticipation warrants for 2025," Chief Financial Officer Eric Kurtz told the school board. "The plan is to use our funds internally to deal with the ebb and flow of the settlement of the property tax payments." -
Most Highland town employees and elected officials will get a pay raise next year.
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BP says it's stopped a leak that led to odors in Whiting Thursday morning. -
"Everybody has some type of memory of the mall, if they're from the Region — whether they came here as a kid, whether they brought their kids here — and so everyone has some nostalgic moment here at the mall," Hobart Mayor Josh Huddleston told reporters after Southlake Mall's 50th anniversary celebration in September. -
"If anyone's been to a newer Jewel-Osco in the city of Chicago, you've seen pre-prepared foods and items that are there for take-home, to go," said Del DeMao with DeMao retail. "There's also going to be a Starbucks in the store, which is part of something that they offer, so you can get your coffee or drink, whatever you want, right when you start your shopping. But it's going to be their higher-end offering." -
Local unemployment rates increased in November. -
Efforts to make the Indiana Dunes more accessible to Region residents and visitors have gotten a $20 million boost.
