Government

The Valparaiso Police Department has added two new officers with the swearing-in of Jack Hudgens and Austin Arias today. Mayor Jon Costas performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall, with numerous officers, civilian staff, and...

At 10:08 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Crown Point Fire Department responded to East 129th Avenue and Mississippi Parkway for a confined space rescue.  Upon arrival, crews discovered a City of Crown Point employee fell into a lift station and was...

The City of Valparaiso has sworn in a new class for the 2024-2025 Mayor’s Youth Council. “We’re looking forward to getting to know this fourth group of students participating in the annual Mayor’s Youth Council. The Council is an opportunity...

As students head back to the classroom, the La Porte Police Department is reminding motorists to be on the lookout for school buses in the community.  Although school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, injuries and fatalities...

With the 2024 presidential election quickly approaching and this year’s race looking tight already, making sure to vote is more important than ever. If you’re getting ready to vote for the first time though, there are a lot of questions that you...

As part of the construction of The Linc Apartments and Lincoln Highway Garage, the City developed plans for streetscape enhancements and upgrades to existing utility infrastructure. The City’s contractor commenced work on July 8, 2024. As part of...

The Valparaiso Police Department has been awarded its fifth accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the gold standard in policing worldwide. “Achieving reaccreditation is no small feat and...

Up to thirteen high school juniors from local high schools will be selected to serve on the Kankakee Valley REMC's Junior Board of Directors. The program takes place from October to May, with the students meeting monthly for field trips and...

In addition to its well-known role in overseeing the county’s legal infrastructure, the Porter County Government’s Clerk’s Office serves as a historical archive of our county’s past. First and foremost, it is the responsibility of the Porter...

Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, left, swears in Crown Point police officers James Brock, badge No. 133, back left, and Zim Rivas, badge No. 134, front right, during the Wednesday, July 24, Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Crown Point City...