Crown Point

A Crown Point commercial development is taking a step forward.

Northwest Indiana is positioned to lead the state into the future, says Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch.

The Crown Point Sportsplex is getting almost a million dollars in upgrades.

Crown Point residents have a chance to weigh in on a proposed sewer rate hike. A public hearing is set for January 9.

Crown Point may be looking to get a more accurate picture of its population in the coming years.

City council redistricting continues in Northwest Indiana, but shifting populations mean districts may not remain balanced for long. Councils are required to review their district maps this year, based on the 2020 census, but some communities are already expecting growth that could change those populations.

The Crown Point City Council is being asked to allow residents to own backyard chickens.

The Crown Point City Council has finalized a slight water rate decrease. The state has repealed its utility receipts tax. Greg Guerrettaz with Financial Solutions Group says utility providers have to pass along those savings to customers.

Crown Point's wastewater rate could soon be going up, but the water rate may go down slightly.

Crown Point Mayor Pete Land presided over his first city council meeting Monday. He said after years of attending meetings as police chief, the mayor's seat is a little different — but he's come to admire council members' ability to respect everyone's opinion and reach common ground.