Month: August 2019
Northwest Indiana Forum to offer update on ‘Ignite the Region’ economic development plan
The Northwest Indiana Forum will give an update this month on its “Ignite the Region” economic development plan to grow the local economy.
Rare lightning strikes 300 miles from North Pole amid hot summer in the Arctic
In an unusual event Saturday evening, multiple lightning strikes were detected within 300 miles of the North Pole, the National Weather Service said.
Valpo bus to South Shore sees success in first week
VALPARAISO — The first week of Valparaiso’s new bus service to the South Shore Line trains went well, with ridership above expectations.
2 children shot within hours in Indianapolis, 1 while walking to bus stop
The 17-year-old was shot shortly after 6 a.m. near Linwood Avenue and East Washington Street, IMPD Officer Genae Cook said.
An IUPUI scientist sent mice into space. They could help mend your broken bones one day.
A new drug from an IUPUI scientist could help car accident victims and soldiers heal from their injuries. But the medicine will have to go to space first.
Crown Point water project moves along
CROWN POINT — Things are moving along on schedule with the first phase of the city’s $19 million water system improvement project.
Hong Kong airport cancels all departing flights for the second day amid protests
It came after thousands of protesters took over the facility’s main terminal on Monday, leading to the cancellation of more than 200 flights.