Gary Indiana

The city of Gary has begun tearing down blighted homes in the Aetna neighborhood.

The Indiana Arts Commission recently named Curtis L. Crisler the Indiana Poet Laureate. The 2024 Indiana General Assembly is at the halfway mark. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch recently joined Regionally Speaking host Dee Dotson in studio to share a legislative update as well as give her thoughts on cuts proposed by FSSA to address a $1 billion shortfall in its Medicaid.

Cory Armand, a Gary native with a dream of revitalizing his community by renovating homes as well as commercial developments. Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman join us to discuss her latest column which focuses on Teaching Our Children to Be Grateful Givers. PNC Financial Services Group Senior Economist Kurt Rankin about the end of the year economic outlook for the Region. Salvation Army’s Northwest Indiana Area Commander Chris Marques red kettle bell campaign to raise funds to support families during the holidays.

The city of Gary is moving forward with efforts to make it easier to get high-speed internet. The board of works Wednesday approved a $4.5 million contract with Gary Digital Equity for what the mayor's office calls "a massive installation of fiber optic cabling."

Gary Mayor Jerome Prince reflected on his term in office during his final State of the City address Thursday. "I can only and honestly say that I have no remorse, no regrets, and every decision, every action was driven by a deep-rooted commitment to this city and its success," Prince said.

Gary native Corey Armand is working to revitalize his hometown one renovation at a time. He has spent the last 15 years rehabbing residential properties and has recently opened a new multi-use business center.

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch discusses affordable housing and tourism in Indiana. Cory Armand is working to transform his hometown one real estate investment at a time. Hoosier students eligible for the 21st Century Scholars Program are now being auto-enrolled under a new state law.

The city of Gary is putting plans in place for extreme heat. Cooling centers will be available if temperatures reach a certain threshold. The Calumet Township Multipurpose Center on West 41st Avenue will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Brothers' Keeper on Broadway will serve as a cooling center for adults only, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The city of Gary is making another push to close down a used truck parts business that city officials say is a public safety hazard.

Nonprofit organizations serving Gary residents can now apply for a share of the city's COVID-19 recovery money. The city is partnering with the Legacy Foundation to administer $500,000 of the city's federal American Rescue Plan funds, earmarked for nonprofits.