Demolition process for Gary’s Emerson and Mann schools underway
The Gary Housing Authority and the city of Gary are completing state and federal approvals to demolish Emerson and Horace Mann schools.
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Local schools receive state safety grants to bolster security
Several Northwest Indiana public and private schools are among 494 sharing $27.1 million in state funding to bolster security and safety.
‘God puts angels in your life’: Eric Smoot credits beloved Gary coach
Eric Smoot and his family came to Gary when he was 12 after being evicted from their Evanston, Illinois, home.
Light industrial company comes to Lake Station with 10-year tax abatement
Lake Station gained a new light industrial business Thursday, but won’t reap tax benefits for 10 years.
More cameras added to vacant Genesis Center because of vandalism concerns
Additional cameras are being installed at the Gary Genesis Center out of vandalism concerns from recent incidents at the shuttered building.
Katie Jenner named Indiana’s Higher Education commissioner
The Indiana Higher Education Commission appointed Secretary of Education Katie Jenner as the next higher education commissioner Friday.
More Indiana schools offering high school College Core courses
Indiana higher education officials said Tuesday that 312 high schools are offering Indiana College Core courses this year.
Gov. Mike Braun picks Katie Jenner for Indiana Higher Ed post
Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner could soon be serving in a dual role as Commissioner of Higher Education.
Gary Sanitary District hikes rates on neighbors in Hobart, Lake Station, Merrillville
The Gary Sanitary District board approved wastewater rate increases for Hobart, Lake Station and the Merrillville Conservancy District.
Lake Station City Hall could reopen in November
Closed since early June when a burst fire sprinkler pipe flooded most of the building, Lake Station City Hall could reopen around Thanksgiving.