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    RDA advances blight removal and planning in northwest Indiana

    RDA advances blight removal and planning in northwest Indiana

    • City of Gary Indiana

    Northwest Indiana RDA approves a $2.87 million Gary blight demolition contract and three Development Catalyst Grants to support planning and code updates.

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    Munster Police Department hiring new police officers

    Munster Police Department hiring new police officers

    • City of Munster

    The Munster Police Department is conducting a hiring process for police officers, with applications due at the Records window by July 6, 2026, at 4 p.m.

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    Apprenticeships boost wages and careers in Indiana

    Apprenticeships boost wages and careers in Indiana

    • Governor's Office

    Indiana expands apprenticeships under Gov. Braun, adding nearly 14,000 new apprentices, more federal funding and mentorship resources to boost wages and careers.

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    Summer yoga classes at Purdue University Northwest

    Summer yoga classes at Purdue University Northwest

    • Purdue Northwest

    PNW Employee Wellness and the Fitness Center offer summer yoga classes starting June 23 for benefits-eligible employees at the Hammond campus Fitness and Recreation Center.

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    PNW IEEE honor society chapter earns outstanding award

    PNW IEEE honor society chapter earns outstanding award

    • Purdue Northwest

    Purdue University Northwest’s IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu honor society chapter earned the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award for its leadership, service and programming.

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    Hvac system running at limited capacity at Westville campus

    Hvac system running at limited capacity at Westville campus

    • Purdue Northwest

    A mechanical failure at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville Campus central plant has reduced HVAC capacity while repairs are scheduled for June 12, 2026.

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    City of Gary mosquito spraying schedule and safety

    City of Gary mosquito spraying schedule and safety

    • City of Gary Indiana

    The City of Gary will conduct summer truck spraying to control mosquitoes, with schedules by city section and spray considered safe for people and pets.

    Community News

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    RDA advances blight removal and planning in northwest Indiana

    RDA advances blight removal and planning in northwest Indiana

      Northwest Indiana RDA approves a $2.87 million Gary blight demolition contract and three Development Catalyst Grants to support planning and code updates.

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      Munster Police Department hiring new police officers

      Munster Police Department hiring new police officers

        The Munster Police Department is conducting a hiring process for police officers, with applications due at the Records window by July 6, 2026, at 4 p.m.

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        Apprenticeships boost wages and careers in Indiana

        Apprenticeships boost wages and careers in Indiana

          Indiana expands apprenticeships under Gov. Braun, adding nearly 14,000 new apprentices, more federal funding and mentorship resources to boost wages and careers.

          Provided
          PNW IEEE honor society chapter earns outstanding award

          PNW IEEE honor society chapter earns outstanding award

            Purdue University Northwest’s IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu honor society chapter earned the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award for its leadership, service and programming.

            Provided
            Hvac system running at limited capacity at Westville campus

            Hvac system running at limited capacity at Westville campus

              A mechanical failure at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville Campus central plant has reduced HVAC capacity while repairs are scheduled for June 12, 2026.

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              City of Gary mosquito spraying schedule and safety

              City of Gary mosquito spraying schedule and safety

                The City of Gary will conduct summer truck spraying to control mosquitoes, with schedules by city section and spray considered safe for people and pets.

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                Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police report southern Indiana public safety wins

                Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police report southern Indiana public safety wins

                  Gov. Mike Braun and Indiana State Police highlight 84 arrests, major drug pipeline disruptions, and large seizures of meth, firearms, cash, and marijuana in southern Indiana.

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                  Updated Governor Braun public schedule for week of June 8

                  Updated Governor Braun public schedule for week of June 8

                    Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announces his updated public schedule for June 8 week, including crime, flooding, constitution events and an RGA meeting in Nashville.

                    Community Sports

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                    Goal-den standard: Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson

                    Goal-den standard: Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson

                      Mechanical engineering graduate and hockey goalie Cooper Olson starts his professional career with the Indiana Sentinels after a record-setting run at PNW.

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                      Chris Vincent named head Purdue Northwest women’s basketball coach

                      Chris Vincent named head Purdue Northwest women’s basketball coach

                        Purdue Northwest hires Chris Vincent as head women’s basketball coach, bringing 14 years of experience and a record of success at Langston, Yale and beyond.

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                        Purdue Northwest promotes Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director

                        Purdue Northwest promotes Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director

                          Purdue University Northwest has promoted Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director for student success, expanding her leadership in academics and operations.

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                          National championship football trophy tour to visit IU Northwest

                          National championship football trophy tour to visit IU Northwest

                            Indiana University Northwest will host a free public stop of the National Championship Football Trophy Tour on March 31 at Moraine Student Center in Gary, Indiana.

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                            Ross and Taylor earn All-GLIAC honors for men’s basketball

                            Ross and Taylor earn All-GLIAC honors for men’s basketball

                              Purdue Northwest’s Kyle Ross and Kevin Taylor earned first- and second-team All-GLIAC honors after leading the Pride in scoring and rebounding in 2025-26.

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                              Men's basketball falls in OT at Lake Superior State

                              Men's basketball falls in OT at Lake Superior State

                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball fell 93-91 in overtime at Lake Superior State in the GLIAC quarterfinal, despite 27 points from Kyle Ross and 25 from Kevin Taylor.

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                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball holds off Saginaw Valley State

                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball holds off Saginaw Valley State

                                  Purdue Northwest men’s basketball beat Saginaw Valley State 76-67 at home, shooting 45.5% from three and 87.0% at the line behind 22 points from Garrett Clark.

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