Good morning, Valparaiso.

The Salvation Army is helping residents hit by the August 11 storm by providing food, water, and shelter in Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties.

EDS teams will serve meals at sites including (6046 Central Avenue in Porter County) on Sunday and update locations as relief efforts evolve.

City Zoom began service on July 15 (using a 12-passenger shuttle) with pickups from Valpo Transit Center, AmeriPlex Plaza in Portage, and a site in Hammond to Chicago O’Hare.

The company plans to add routes to Chicago Midway and South Bend soon.

Gov. Braun urged insurers to stop cancellations and late fees and expanded emergency housing aid for displaced Hoosiers today, while he offered tips to avoid storm-related scams.

Valparaiso emergency crews reopened most major roads within six hours after Tuesday’s storm—allowing NIPSCO to begin power restoration.

City services are coordinating cleanup efforts with brush removal teams, and residents are urged to follow guidelines for disposing of storm debris.

After last week's storms restored power to over 410,000 customers, ComEd announced it will send hundreds of contractors to support power recovery efforts in Northwest Indiana.

The extra help will reach affected areas as recovery continues.

Methodist Hospitals earned six A grades on the 2026 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, ranking No. 1 in inclusivity in Indiana.

The hospital showed top performance in clinical outcomes, health equity & cost efficiency while serving Northwest Indiana communities.

Lori K Bath in Northwest Indiana explains that frameless shower doors offer a clean, open look in walk-in showers but cost more and require careful installation.

The locally owned firm offers free design consultations to help homeowners choose the right door for their remodeling needs.