Porter County proceeds with new 911 policy, despite pleas from Chesterton and Porter

Porter County will forge ahead with a new operating procedure for 911 police calls from Porter and Chesterton starting April 1.

Mosquitoes in Porter County test positive for West Nile virus

The Indiana Department of Health has announced a pool of mosquitoes in Porter County has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Chicago Tribune

Officials question splitting up Porter County in potential Indiana redistricting

As Indiana legislators consider redistricting, Porter County officials are lukewarm to the idea of splitting up the county between two Congressional districts. A map to potentially redistrict Indiana ...
WGN-TV

Serious crash in Porter County; public asked to avoid area

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — Police in Porter ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

State park could help support public safety, infrastructure spending in Porter County

The Indiana House overwhelmingly agreed Monday to give Porter County the opportunity to tap a new revenue stream to support local public safety and infrastructure initiatives.
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Republican Porter County commissioner files to run for Congress

VALPARAISO — Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz, R-Valparaiso, is seeking the 2026 Republican Party nomination for a chance to represent Northwest Indiana in Congress.