Michael Gallenberger
Before joining Lakeshore Public Media, Michael honed his skills as a news anchor and reporter at WKVI/WYMR in Knox, Indiana, and served as a correspondent for the Starke County Leader. Armed with a BA from Valparaiso University, majoring in Digital Media and Humanities with a minor in Spanish, and an MS in Digital Media, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to his role at Lakeshore.
Since October 25, 2021, Michael has been an integral part of the Lakeshore Public Media team, although his journey with us began earlier as an intern, volunteer, and eventually a part-time board operator from 2009 to 2013. Beyond his work with Lakeshore Public Media, Michael is also a weekend newscaster and announcer at WVPE in Elkhart.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Michael was honored with the Indiana Broadcasters Association 2021 Spectrum Award for his exceptional coverage during the 2020 elections in Radio Market 2.
When he's not busy keeping the community informed, Michael enjoys unwinding with his favorite hobbies, including bike riding, tickling the ivories, and indulging in British and Italian television shows, all while grooving to his favorite tunes.
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Valparaiso University is asking for the city's help in borrowing money. The university is asking the city to issue up to $117 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds that the university can't legally issue on its own — although the university expects the final amount will end up being closer to $55 million. -
Daytime lane closures are planned on U.S. 30 in the Dyer/Schererville area. -
Some South Shore trains will make an extra stop for the upcoming Beyoncé concerts at Soldier Field. -
Gary Diocese assistant schools superintendent surprised when priest she'd known for years named pope"And everybody's like, 'Jodi, we have an American pope!' And I go, 'You all are not going to believe this — and it sounds really weird to say — but I know the pope!'" said Jodi McLawhorn, assistant superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Gary. -
Lake County Circuit Court Referee Daniel Burke has been named the county's newest Superior Court judge. -
Engineering work continues for the Marquette Greenway's route through Gary. When complete, the 60-mile trail will connect Chicago to Michigan, but that involves some complicated routes through Northwest Indiana's industrial areas. -
"We have a new Holy Father and, praise the Lord, one who's from Chicagoland, who grew up right where we are," Bishop Robert McClory said Thursday in a Diocese of Gary Facebook video. -
Plans for a Portage retail development with a possible Target store continue to move forward. -
Starting as soon as Thursday, State Road 49 will be closed between Jasper County roads 1000 and 1100 North, south of Wheatfield, while crews replace the bridge at Wolf Creek. Then around Monday, State Road 49 will close south of Kouts, between Porter County roads 1050 and 1125 South, for a bridge deck overlay project at Reeves Ditch. -
Planners are revising their recommendations for U.S. 30 improvements east of Valparaiso.
