Government

The City of Valparaiso has sworn in a new class for the 2024-2025 Mayor’s Youth Council. “We’re looking forward to getting to know this fourth group of students participating in the annual Mayor’s Youth Council. The Council is an opportunity...

This is Portage Mayor Austin Bonta. We are currently experiencing a major gas leak, north of I 94 in the Ameriplex. I 94 is closing in both directions  from Portage to Burns Harbor. There is a gas smell south of this area and  NIPSCO will...

As students head back to the classroom, the La Porte Police Department is reminding motorists to be on the lookout for school buses in the community.  Although school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, injuries and fatalities...

With the 2024 presidential election quickly approaching and this year’s race looking tight already, making sure to vote is more important than ever. If you’re getting ready to vote for the first time though, there are a lot of questions that you...

As part of the construction of The Linc Apartments and Lincoln Highway Garage, the City developed plans for streetscape enhancements and upgrades to existing utility infrastructure. The City’s contractor commenced work on July 8, 2024. As part of...

The Valparaiso Police Department has been awarded its fifth accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the gold standard in policing worldwide. “Achieving reaccreditation is no small feat and...

In addition to its well-known role in overseeing the county’s legal infrastructure, the Porter County Government’s Clerk’s Office serves as a historical archive of our county’s past. First and foremost, it is the responsibility of the Porter...

Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break at Country Club Road. Approximately 150 customers within this service area may have experienced low water pressure or a  complete interruption in water service.  ...

We stand together as leaders of Valparaiso to condemn the violence against former President Donald Trump and those attending the rally in Pennsylvania. Such actions have no place in our society. Violence, regardless of its target, is unacceptable and...

Location and purpose matter. That has been especially important in the long-standing history of the Porter County Regional Airport.  Founded in 1949 and operated by the Porter County Government, the airport was established as a general aviation...