National Weather Service meteorologist Ricky Castro, who spoke at IU Northwest about the Lake Village tornado, gave attendees a crash course in preparing for storms that are becoming more intense.

In the wake of the deadly March 10 tornadoes in Indiana and Illinois, officials are emphasizing the importance of protecting important documents and securing valuables.

The Winfield Plan Commission closed the door on a developer hoping to build a 407-home residential subdivision called Gates of Winfield.

The city of Gary is moving forward on the construction of a new animal control facility, located at 950 Jefferson Street.

The Gary Community School Corp. seeks feedback as officials prepare to appoint the next principal at West Side Leadership Academy.

As the Senate began to debate a stricter voter registration bill this week, voter rights organizations are speaking out against the bill while conservative groups are touting its benefits.

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission changed its rules on updating road and transit project prices.

Community news from around the region.