Good morning, Valparaiso.

A boy who had been missing from Valparaiso since mid-March was located today and police said he is safe with more details to come.

Stripes, a 20 year old Bengal tiger at the Washington Park Zoo, was euthanized after his health rapidly declined from kidney disease and arthritis—tests showed he also suffered from kidney failure, lymphedema, and cancer.

Bishop Noll Institute senior Maisie Wragg will portray Jo March in the school's production of Little Women from April 10th to 13th.

Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, and tickets cost $10 (available at the door or online).

The City of Valparaiso invites youth to join the Mayor’s Youth Council for the 2025-26 school year—students entering their junior year are asked to apply by May 30.

Mayor Jon Costas will host an information session on April 22 at 2:45 p.m. at Valparaiso High School while the council will be sworn in on Aug. 11.

The City of Valparaiso invites youth to apply for the Mayor’s Youth Council to build leadership skills and learn about city government by May 30.

Mayor Jon Costas will host an info session at Valparaiso High School on April 22 at 2:45 p.m.—the council members, aged 18-22, will be sworn in on Aug. 11 and meet monthly during the school year.

Courtney Kvachkoff, a Crown Point native, became the new controller at the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority in December and now manages funds for projects like the Transit Development Districts — which support new train stations and road improvements.

She brings nearly 10 years of finance experience and will focus on projects in Gary and Michigan City that boost local growth.

In Northwest Indiana, more than 50 homes for over $1 million were listed last week—up from 3 to 5 before the pandemic.

Rising home values and higher building costs have driven up these listings, with Valparaiso being one of the cities showing this trend.

Kids Closet Sale

8 AM-12 PM — Butterfield Family Pavilion — $3 cash only — Explore gently used kids' items at this treasure trove for families.

Open House at Brooks at Vale Park

5-7 p.m. — 3103 Whispering Brook Lane — Free entry — Explore this stunning 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the desirable Brooks at Vale Park subdivision.

Fight Like a Girl Women's Self-Defense Course

5:30-8 p.m. — MAAC Foundation - First Responder Training Campus — Cost not specified — Empower yourself with essential self-defense skills taught by local police instructors.

South Shore Orchestra String Quartet at Blackbird Cafe

3-4:30 p.m. — Blackbird Cafe — Free entry — Experience the beauty of live classical music in an intimate setting.

A Paris Stroll Painting Event

6-8 p.m. — SmokeTown Blues — Ticket required — Enjoy a creative painting session while sipping cocktails and indulging in great food.

Tri Kappa Iota Bingo Night Fundraiser

10:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. — 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN — Ticket required — Enjoy Bingo games with cash prizes and support local charity while indulging in a variety of appetizers.

VNA Stroll for Hospice

12-4 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a family-friendly stroll to support hospice care with food, music, and activities.