Children offer lemonade for Oklahoma tornado relief

VALPARAISO | As lemonade stands go, it was a resounding success, generating more than $200 in just two hours. But Wednesday's effort wasn't a typical kid's beverage sale, and it's now snowballed into a much larger relief effort for those affected by the tornado strike in Oklahoma.

Kouts wins Class A softball sectional

LACROSSE | Kouts head coach Tim McNeill and his coaching staff stressed to the team to never give up, and the Fillies heeded that lesson in Friday’s Class A sectional championship.

Memorial Day ceremony in Valparaiso

The Rev. John Wolf speaks to the crowd about his experiences during World War II at the Memorial Day observance at Foundation Meadows Park on Friday afternoon.

Memorial Day ceremony in Valparaiso

From left, Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas, Doug Peirce and Bill Wellman lay a wreath at that the war memorial at Foundation Meadows Park on Friday afternoon during the Memorial Day observance ceremony.  

Purdue to host international Great Lakes gathering

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University is expecting hundreds of scientists from around the world to descend on its main campus next month for a conference on the most recent research about the Great Lakes.

DOUG ROSS: Business in great shape; workforce needs work

Indiana excels in pro-business policies, but the state's workforce policies need work.

Couple sought for Marriage Mill

Get caught reading

CROWN POINT | Children watch, listen and learn. Be an example for them and “Get Caught Reading” during this month's nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read.

Summer camps offered at Riley Child Center on PUC campus

HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet's Charlotte Riley Child Center has openings for its Summer Camp and Kindergarten Boot Camp.

East Chicago gears up for a summer of fun activities

We only have a few weeks left in the school year and summer will be here. The City of East Chicago, Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Parks and Recreation Department are announcing an exciting, safe and fun-filled Spring to Summer Program.

Youngster proves he knows his way around a map

When 9-year-old Sander Owens saw Alex Trebek hosting the 2012 National Geographic Bee on TV, he knew he had to be a part of it.

Purdue Coaches Caravan

Former Purdue basketball player and NBA standout Brian Cardinal signs autographs for fans Thursday at the Radisson in Merrillville.

Purdue Coaches Caravan

Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter talks with Joe Busovsky of Lowell on Thursday during the annual Purdue Coaches Caravan at the Radisson in Merrillville.

Purdue Coaches Caravan

Purdue coaches Matt Painter and Darrell Hazell, along with former Purdue standout and NBA standout Brian Cardinal, sign autographs for fans Thursday at the Purdue Coaches Caravan stop at the Radisson.

Purdue Coaches Caravan

New Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell talks to Sam Tilden, left, and his little brother Jack Tilden, right, both of Chesterton, Thursday at the Radisson during the annual coaches caravan.

Pence urges Congress approve media shield law

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence is no longer a member of Congress, but that's not stopping him from pushing for the federal media shield law he championed during his 12 years in Washington, D.C.

Ind. Legislature to meet June 12 for veto override

INDIANAPOLIS | The Republican-controlled General Assembly will meet June 12 for a one-day technical session to consider overriding a veto issued by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

Valpo Dash has outgrown site

VALPARAISO | The success of the ChicaGo Dash is forcing the city to find a new location for the transportation station and parking lot.

Valpo Park Board

Valpo Park Board will meet May 28.

State loan will speed improvements to home of Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS | Be sure to take a close look at the "old" Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Sunday's race, because it soon will get some pricey upgrades, courtesy of Hoosier taxpayers and race fans.