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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brothers Breakfast & Lunch is set to bring a modern Greek diner experience to Valpo in the coming weeks — the restaurant will offer updated classics in a welcoming space. NWI Times
- ➤ John Deere broke ground on a 1.2 million-sqft, $125 million distribution center near Lowell and Hebron that will employ 150 workers in Lake County. NWI Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anderson’s Winery will host Acoustic Afternoon on Jan. 31 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.—families and dogs are welcome to enjoy live tunes by Hot Sauce while relaxing outdoors and picking an umbrella table early. PanoramaNOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PNW College of Nursing’s online RN-to-BSN program ranked 38 among 359 programs after U.S. News & World Report released rankings on Tuesday, Jan. 27, up from 51 last year. Its online MSN program improved to 88 among 209 options, offering nurses a flexible path to advanced credentials. NWI.LIFE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hitachi Global Air Power is investing in restoring woodland at International Friendship Botanic Gardens outside Michigan City+ it aims to create a forest bathing destination for locals. NWI Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Senate advanced a bill to create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium near Wolf Lake; the measure now moves to the state house before reaching Governor Braun's desk. ABC 7
- ➤ Customers must have incomes below strict thresholds (below 250% of the national median for most, $20,400 for seniors and veterans) to qualify for NIPSCO energy assistance and avoid shutoffs. Porter, Lake and LaPorte county programs offer one-time benefits, so check eligibility with local agencies. PanoramaNOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of local NIPSCO customers reported that gas appliances showed orange flames on Jan. 24, which experts say signals incomplete combustion that may produce carbon monoxide. Residents are urged to contact NIPSCO’s emergency line if they observe unusual appliance behavior — this issue may also lead to higher delivery fees. PanoramaNOW
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PCMGA Gardening Show
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — $10 entry, children under 12 free — Celebrate your love for gardening with door prizes and community spirit.
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Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics Course
6-10 p.m., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. — MAAC Foundation - First Responder Training Campus — Registration required — Enhance your firefighting leadership skills with essential strategies and tactics.
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Galentine’s Day Party
7-11 p.m. — Social Goat — Exciting event — Celebrate friendship with a fun Galentine’s Day party featuring a western twist.
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Rural 1st Construction Workshop
5:30-8 p.m. — The Pennsy Depot Banquet Room — Free entry — Connect with home building experts to create your personalized roadmap to a dream home.
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Chanticleer in Concert
The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer will be in concert at the Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM. Chanticleer has been hailed by the Boston Globe as “breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color and swagger of style.” Information and tickets at https://www.valpo.edu/about/bach-institute/performances/
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Something Rotten
8 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $30-$60 — Experience a madcap musical journey where two playwrights attempt to outshine Shakespeare with a wild idea.
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