Good morning, Valparaiso.

Following severe storms last week, Humane Indiana restored power in Munster but soon faced a surge when 48 dogs were rescued after a tree fell onto a trailer; Gary's shelter continues on generators while it seeks volunteers, adopters, and supplies for emergency care.

Lori K Bath, a bathroom remodeling company in Valparaiso, has named Jim McCall as CEO to boost its growth plans & community aid efforts through Lori K Cares.

Founded in 2018 by Ron Knoche and Dan O’Callaghan, the company employs over 70 workers and plans to expand regionally.

BucherTech is celebrating 25 years delivering IT solutions to businesses throughout Northwest Indiana.

The company plans a busy anniversary year with client parties, technology grants, and a website redesign (its improvement plans promise further growth).

NIPSCO is upgrading storm-damaged infrastructure to prepare for upcoming storms; work in the area will continue to improve system reliability + further measures are planned to enhance service resilience.