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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Outdoor dining season is almost here, but downtown Valparaiso restaurants may have some additional rules to follow this year. -
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. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking the Indiana Court of Appeals to dismiss Gary's lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers. The lawsuit began in 1999, as the city of Gary tried to hold gun makers and sellers liable for gun violence in the city. -
"This is the one time Lake County gets a voice in deciding our judges — that's all I'm saying — the one time we get our voice," said Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission member Alfredo Estrada. -
"What I believe is that we can have a strong national security and strong border, we can have economic development and growth, and we can take care of the most vulnerable populations," said U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan. -
"Obviously, the Sportsplex is doing fantastic," Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. told council members. "Our volleyball, basketball, soccer programs are exploding. Over half of all the kids in those programs are Hammond residents."
