WYIN-TV (Merrillville, IN)

WYIN, a virtual channel 56 and UHF digital channel 17, is known as Lakeshore PBS. This television station is a secondary member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and primarily serves the Chicago area in Illinois, although it is licensed in Gary, Indiana. It is operated by Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc., and is closely affiliated with WLPR-FM (89.1), a National Public Radio (NPR) station. Both WYIN and WLPR-FM operate from the same studios located on Indiana Place (Mississippi Street) in Merrillville, while WYIN's transmission tower is situated near Lake Dalecarlia, just south of Cedar Lake. WYIN is one of two PBS affiliates in the Chicago television market, competing alongside WTTW (channel 11), which is licensed in Chicago.

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Dyer fire station to be staffed 24/7 starting May 1

3 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

The Dyer Fire Department will soon be staffed in-house 24 hours a day. Chief Joe Martin told the town council last week that it officially starts May 1. "This means immediate, around-the-clock emergency response, ensuring the highest level of protection for our community," Martin said.
Unemployment rates down in Lake, Porter counties

3 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

Unemployment rates are down in Lake and Porter counties, as more residents appear to be working. Lake County's March unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, down from 6.7 percent the month before. Porter County's rate dropped to 3.9 percent in March from 5.2 percent in February. Unemployment rates were also lower when compared to March of 2024.
South Shore Line schedules fare hike hearings

6 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

South Shore Line riders have a chance to weigh in on proposed fare hikes. The railroad is looking to raise fares by 10 percent, starting July 1.
Valpo Council considering rezoning campus lots for Project Neighbors duplex development

1 week ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

Efforts to give more families an affordable place to live are moving forward in Valparaiso. Project Neighbors is planning to buy four open lots on the west end of Valparaiso University's Old Campus at the south end of Locust Street. Project Neighbors Executive Director Carmen Vincent says it plans to build four duplexes, with a total of eight three-bedroom rental units. "This project is focused specifically on families," Vincent told the city council Monday. "These will be long-term, stable homes.
Bridge work to bring ramp, lane closures to 61st Ave.

1 week ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

61st Avenue will have ramp and lane closures at I-65, starting as soon as Monday. The Indiana Department of Transportation says it's part of a bridge deck overlay project. During the first phase, the outside right lanes will be closed, along with the ramps from westbound 61st to southbound I-65 and from eastbound 61st to northbound I-65. Drivers can use Ridge Road or U.S. 30 as a detour. INDOT expects the first phase to continue through early July.
Lane closures coming to U.S. 12, I-94

1 week ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

U.S. 12 will have lane closures in the Miller and Portage areas, starting as soon as Monday. The Indiana Department of Transportation says resurfacing work will take place between U.S. 20 and State Road 249 through mid-July. Flaggers will direct traffic in the work areas. Also starting Monday, I-94 will have overnight lane closures between I-65 and State Road 149.
Regionally Speaking: The MAAC First Responder Mental Wellness Conference 2025

2 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Dee Dotson

The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative is working to help address mental health among first responders. The MAAC First Responder Mental Health Initiative is partnering with ResponderStrong and NDRI Ventures – a leading force for research, trainings, and resources for responder mental health – for a full-day, mental health and resiliency training conference. These trainings will teach responders new tools to build resiliency in themselves, their peers, and their communities.
Lake County Health Department offering vaccination clinics in Hammond, Merrillville

2 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

With measles back in Indiana, the Lake County Health Department says it's offering more vaccination opportunities. Mobile vaccination clinics will be held Thursday, April 10 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center on Indianapolis Boulevard and Tuesday, April 15 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center on Broadway in Merrillville.
Lawmakers expand human sexuality instruction bill to include fetal development

2 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Kirsten Adair

House lawmakers broadened a measure meant to increase transparency about human sexuality instruction in schools. It now also requires education about aspects of fetal development and publishing information about the course instructor. SB 442 says a school’s governing authority must approve and publish any instruction materials used to teach human sexuality and create a grievance process. Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) is the bill’s author.
FAITH CDC gets Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program grant

2 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

A Gary-based organization's efforts to increase access to locally-grown food have gotten a boost. Families Anchored in Total Harmony (FAITH CDC) is getting a grant to help buy a refrigerated/freezer truck, according to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. That will help the organization increase transportation and distribution capacity, which, in turn, should increase efficiency and market opportunities for local producers.