Government

Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Karrah A. Herring will serve as Indiana’s first-ever chief equity, inclusion and opportunity officer. “My goal is to better build diversity and foster an inclusive environment within state...

The City of La Porte Police recently promoted two officers, according to Chief Paul Brettin. Officer Matt Drangmeister was promoted to Corporal following the retirement of Corporal Dan Reed. He is assigned to the detective bureau as an evidence tech....

Here we are, the strangest political season I can remember will be over within a few days and the new political party breakdown of the federal government should be revealed, which will hence provide us with a better frame of reference for government...

Laura Konieczny was sworn in today as the new council member for La Porte's fifth ward, according to City of La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Konieczny, an Indiana University graduate and local real estate agent, has served on La Porte's Redevelopment...

The job of State Representative is important and this is no different for State Representative Chris Chyung. The job of State Representatives job is to represent about 65,000 constituents, pass laws, and balance the budget. Chyung was elected in...

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s strategy of balancing the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, projects that connect and grow communities, and more relies on the strength of his team, especially in these trying times. The governor has...

City of La Porte residents will have a new option to pay their utility bills starting next week, according to Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Parthun.  Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, the drive thru at City Hall will be open for business. Parthun said...

$354.6 million in federal funding provided for commuter rail expansion  Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced construction will begin on the state’s largest public transit investment in Indiana history – expanding commuter rail service from...

City of La Porte residents have another opportunity to get rid of large trash before winter, according to Mayor Tom Dermody.    “Cleanup days are very popular and one of the topics we get the most calls about," Dermody said. "We are...

Dave Cunningham was officially sworn in as Fire Chief on the morning of October 20, 2020  Mayor Steve Spebar and the City of Whiting are excited to introduce new Whiting Fire Department (WFD) Fire Chief, Dave Cunningham.  Chief Cunningham was...