Dear PNW Campus Community, In just a few weeks, we will proudly host our fourth annual “Roaring Back to School” Backpack Giveaway on both campuses. This signature event is one of the many ways Purdue University Northwest demonstrates its commitment to serving our surrounding communities. Each year, we welcome hundreds of K–12 students and their … Read more
Metro columnist At least 125 Northwest Indiana residents say they’re being sued over COVID tests from six years ago that they insist they already paid for. Now they’re fighting back against a former nurse practitioner with a criminal history, calling the lawsuits a cash grab and a scam. Here are five things to know: Kathy … Read more
Metro columnist Sheila Piro will decorate a cake with practically any request from a customer. You’d be surprised at some customers’ requests. Not Sheila Piro, though. She’s seen just about everything in more than 15 years of decorating cakes of all shapes, sizes, tiers, and flavors. Last week, fellow employees, family members, customers, and company … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced the launch of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Community program. The initiative supports Hoosier communities seeking designation as sites for nuclear energy-related development. The program forms a core part of Indiana’s broader state strategy to attract clean energy investment. It focuses specifically on small modular reactors (SMRs) … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – After holding 10 listening sessions across Indiana, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission today announced a series of actions aimed at reducing energy costs for Hoosiers. “Affordability for Hoosiers is my top priority, and my appointees on the IURC have been tasked with making decisions that are fair for Hoosier families. Today’s announced action … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 15, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS – After holding 10 listening sessions across Indiana, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission today announced a series of actions aimed at reducing energy costs for Hoosiers. “Affordability for Hoosiers is my top priority, and my appointees on the IURC have been tasked with making decisions that are … Read more
Registration is open from Wednesday, July 22, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026. The sale will be held online only at zeusauction.com from Friday, September 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10 p.m. The registration fee is $100.00 ($100.00 non-refundable paddle fee). Publication dates are July 29, August 5, and … Read more
A free youth baseball/softball clinic for children ages 8-14 of all abilities is returning to Gary this week. Thea Bowman junior Carlos Minor works on a story about his life at the Books & Buckets camp at Thea Bowman Academy in Gary. Guest speaker Ronney Robinson talks to young up and coming basketball players at … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun on Tuesday recognized outstanding Hoosiers whose leadership and service have strengthened communities across Indiana at the Governor’s Reception at the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. The event was hosted by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) in partnership with Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (IBE). Governor Mike Braun presented awards to … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun last week visited communities across Indiana to meet with local leaders, tour one of Indiana’s historic landmarks, highlight regional economic development opportunities and hear directly from county and city officials about the issues facing their communities. “Last week in stops across Tippecanoe, Porter, Pulaski and Miami counties, I met with … Read more