Taylor Irby

Building an operating near-replica of Star Wars character R2-D2 requires a massive amount of time, knowledge, and resources. Aaron Treble, a Valparaiso resident, worked for 6-8 hours a day for two years to build his now 250-pound droid. “That was...

NIPSCO teamed up with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, and the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department to teach area professionals around Northwest Indiana about safe digging through a live demonstration of a pipe being hit. "Everyone...

A new roller hockey league in Portage is bringing Roller Hockey back to Northwest Indiana. Teams that feature colorful names like The Majestic Unicorns, StoneCutters, Iceholes, and The Muricans meet twice a week at Portage's Inline Sportsplex to...

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce had a successful second year in hosting their Corkscrew and Brew beer festival at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton on March 18. In just its second year, the Chamber team was excited to see the event grow and...

To the sound of gentle live harp music, people from Bonner Senior Center, and Maria Reiner Senior Center gathered at Rittenhouse Village Portage to enjoy a meal of corned beef and cabbage for a great cause.  Seniors from both centers could...

Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana kicked off their Annual Home Improvement Show on Friday and will continue throughout the weekend. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the expo. To celebrate this milestone, this year is free to the...

Around 175 young girls filled NIPSCO and NiSource's Merrillville Headquarters in celebration of Engineering Week, with dozens of teams of NIPSCO engineers and Girl Scouts working together to create their own bridges. Click here for more photos! The...

Northwest Indiana celebrated the Region’s official “219 Day” holiday on Saturday night at the Hammond Civic Center, where hundreds of Region Rats gathered to enjoy a night honoring everything that our corner of the state represents. Click here...

Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage hosted their Annual Prom for Seniors on Valentine's Day. The seniors enjoyed music, hors d'oeuvres, and dancing! The day started with activities where the residents could have their nails painted, or get their...

Lovers of Chicago’s Revolution Brewing can rejoice. You’ll never have to leave Northwest Indiana to get your fill again. Revolution Brewing, one of the largest craft breweries in America, is working with Indiana Beverage to distribute Revolution...