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Larry Brechner moderates a discussion during a free public screening of the Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution at Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026.
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Local News
In Memoriam: Dr. Larry A. Brechner (1955–2026)
Dee Dotson
In Memoriam: Dr. Larry A. Brechner (1955–2026)By the Lakeshore Public Media Family
Screenshot of press conference hosted by City of Gary Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is pictured with Congressman Frank Mrvan, Gary Common Council President and 5th District Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell, and Fire Chief Larry Tillman.
City of Gary Government
Local News
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton Backs State Regulatory Probe into NIPSCO Outages
Dee Dotson
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
Local News
Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled Along I-65 in Lake County
Dee Dotson
Statewide News
Gary was especially hard-hit by the power outage from the August storms and some NIPSCO customers were without electricity for more than two weeks.
Barb Anguiano
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WFYI
Indiana is investigating why NIPSCO customers went weeks without power
Zak Cassel
State utility regulators will investigate NIPSCO’s preparation and response to August storms that knocked out power for more than 387,000 customers in Northwest Indiana.
The new Indiana Archives building will house the state's founding documents along with thousands of other government and historic documents on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
Caroline Beck
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WFYI
A new home for Indiana history: State archives building opens in downtown Indy
Caroline Beck
Will Freeman
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Pexels
Five Indianapolis police officers charged for misusing Flock cameras
Zak Cassel
Jonathan Brightbill with the U.S. Department of Energy explains efforts to improve grid reliability in Indiana and beyond.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
U.S. Department of Energy invests in improving Indiana's energy grid
Benjamin Thorp
Kevin Guthrie is leading the state’s debris removal task force. He said Indiana’s recovery effort could become the “textbook” for how to manage a natural disaster.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Indiana officials tout state management of disaster cleanup
Benjamin Thorp

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