FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 31, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Lynn Town Marshal Brad Fisher, who was killed in the line of duty on July 29, 2026. Fisher served the community of Lynn and Randolph County for over two decades in law … Read more
(Gary, Ind.) The RailCats and the Sioux City Explorers were up early for the Wednesday afternoon game for the second game of the series. The RailCats, snapping a nine-game losing streak, won the first game 9-5. Crown Point native Frank Plesac took the mound against Nathan Mertens. Plesac and Mertens traded zeros through four innings … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today directed the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to participate in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s BALANCE demonstration, expanding access to select GLP-1 medications for eligible Indiana Medicaid members living with obesity. Under the terms of the demonstration, pharmaceutical manufacturers, including Indiana’s own Eli Lilly … Read more
The City of Gary and the Gary Housing Authority (GHA) have begun preliminary steps in the demolition of the 46-year-old Broadway Manor housing development. This action will clear the site for a revitalized footprint featuring new commercial and retail space, representing the latest milestone in the comprehensive revitalization of Gary. “The demolition of Broadway Manor … Read more
Area families looking for help obtaining school supplies ahead of the new academic year are invited to visit Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) free “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway events on Aug. 6 and 7 at PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses. The events are open to families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Visitors … Read more
Dear PNW students, A new chapter in campus dining has arrived. We are excited to announce that campus dining is now proudly managed directly by PNW Dining Services. This transition gives us the opportunity to create a dining experience that is more responsive to the needs of our campus community while delivering the quality, service … Read more
(Gary, Ind.) The RailCats returned to the Steel Yard having lost all seven games they played on their road trip to Fargo and Sioux Falls and nine straight. Gary entered the series with the Sioux City Explorers 24-39 and in fifth place in the East Division, eight games back of a playoff spot. Opening Day … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 28, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Eight regions across Indiana have applied for a combined $120 million in Grow Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) grants, a centerpiece of Gov. Mike Braun’s focus on improving healthcare access and affordability. “Through the GROW grants and the Rural Health Transformation Program, Indiana is making … Read more
— Governor Mike Braun, in partnership with the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), today announced the launch of the Indiana State of Owner Readiness™ Survey, a statewide initiative designed to assess how prepared Indiana business owners are for future ownership transitions and long-term sustainability. The survey supports the work of the Keep IN Initiative, created by … Read more
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been awarded gold-level status by Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC), a community impact initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. The designation reflects several years of collaboration, innovation and commitment to promoting physical activity as a … Read more