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Indiana Dunes Tourism is offering $50,000 in grants to support community projects, marketing and events in Porter County from Jan. to Dec.

2027. Applications are accepted from Monday, Oct. 5 at noon until Friday, Nov. 6 (11:59 p.m.), with recipients to be announced in December or early January.

A new Amazon warehouse will be the third 1-million-square-foot facility along I-65 as economic development officials said additional similar projects are likely to follow soon.

The project highlights growing industrial investment in the area.

Purdue Northwest’s Roberts Impact Lab received a $2 million U.S. Commerce grant— it will launch an academy to support entrepreneurs in Northwest Indiana.

ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry returned to Valpo, where he earned his meteorology degree in 2000, to meet with former professors and revisit the broadcast training that helped launch his career + his visit highlights the lasting impact of the university’s program.

During Fire Prevention Week from Oct.

4-10, Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones shares tips to reduce lithium-ion battery fire risks, advising residents to use approved chargers, charge devices on hard surfaces, and unplug once fully charged to help keep homes safer.

Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones shared fire safety tips during Fire Prevention Week, Oct.

4-10, urging residents to use approved chargers and charge devices on hard surfaces to reduce battery fire risks while larger items like e-bikes should be charged outdoors.

Mike Ditka (Iron Mike) died Friday as his family announced his passing.

The legendary coach, known for his work with the Bears and his impact on northwestern sports, leaves a lasting legacy that inspires local fans.