Here’s your 219 News Now for December 29, 2025. Check out top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com. Sponsored by Strack & Van Til and the South Shore Line. Pikk's Tavern Closes in Valpo: https://bit.ly/490d8Pz Annual Pierogi Drop to Ring in New Year in Whiting: https://bit.ly/44NSeRa New Year's Day Polar Plunge Planned in Lake Michigan Waters: https://bit.ly/49c1ZtI Portage vs. Bowman Basketball Stay connected with all your Region News at www.nwi.com. Video provided in partnership with The

Here’s your 219 News Now for January 27, 2026. Check out top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com. Sponsored by Strack & Van Til and the South Shore Line. Michigan City Area Schools Announces 2 Hr Delay for Tuesday: https://bit.ly/4r2LwQt South Shore Line Hires New President: https://bit.ly/4rfIDv9 SWAT Activated During Alleged Domestic Violence Incident: https://bit.ly/4rh4nH2 Don Fischer Interview Stay connected with all your Region News at www.nwi.com. Video provided in partnership with

This week on Spotlight 219 Sponsored by Horseshoe Casino Hammond we’re celebrating another Region state title as we welcome Chris Skinner, the 2A State Champion Head Coach of the Andrean 59ers! In this episode, Coach Skinner takes us behind the scenes of the championship journey: What last weekend’s win really meant The preparation and mindset leading up to the title game The biggest highlights and defining moments that shaped the season And of course… a can’t-miss rapid-fire round featuring his

🐻 CHICAGO BEARS TO NWI?! 🏈 On Spotlight 219, sponsored by Horseshoe Casino Hammond, we go behind the scenes of what could be one of the biggest sports moves in the region. We’re joined by Representative Earl Harris Jr. to break down: ✔️ How the bill was signed ✔️ When he learned the Bears were serious about Northwest Indiana ✔️ The real chances of the Bears making the move Plus, local promoter Jesse Nunez explains how other NFL teams have made similar moves, how YOU can stay informed, and how