State Rep. Michael Aylesworth recently presented DeMotte Elementary School Principal Josh Pearman with a formal resolution honoring the school's selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School on Monday, May 13, at the school. The National Blue Ribbon is a top honor based on the academic per…
• BLOOD DRIVE: St. Luke Lutheran Church in Rensselaer will hold an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, May 31 from 1-5 p.m. The church is located at 704 E. Grace St.
• BLOOD DRIVE: St. Luke Lutheran Church in Rensselaer will hold an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, May 31 from 1-5 p.m. The church is located at 704 E. Grace St.
RENSSELAER — Franciscan ExpressCare, WorkingWell and HEALTHeACCESS are hosting a public open house on Tuesday, May 21 from 6-7 p.m., Central, at their new location in Rensselaer.
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Jaslyne Robledo and Nieves Martinez are smiling because they were awarded a freshman basketball trophy. See page 14 for details.
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Demotte, IN
Right Now
87°
Partly Cloudy
- Humidity: 44%
- Feels Like: 89°
- Heat Index: 89°
- Wind: 17 mph
- Wind Chill: 87°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:24:28 AM
- Sunset: 08:06:50 PM
- Dew Point: 63°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Scattered thunderstorms. A few may be severe. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 62F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms. A few may be severe. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 62F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tomorrow
Sunshine and clouds mixed. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 76F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Day
Temp
Tue
Tue
Tuesday
87°/62°
Scattered strong thunderstorms. Lows overnight in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 67%
Sunrise: 05:24:28 AM
Sunset: 08:06:50 PM
Humidity: 65%
Wind: SSW @ 20 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Tuesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms. A few may be severe. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 62F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Wed
Wed
Wednesday
76°/53°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:23:42 AM
Sunset: 08:07:45 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: WSW @ 16 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low 53F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Thu
Thu
Thursday
81°/58°
Mainly sunny. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of Rain: 4%
Sunrise: 05:22:58 AM
Sunset: 08:08:39 PM
Humidity: 44%
Wind: SSW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
A mostly clear sky. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.
Fri
Fri
Friday
84°/59°
Showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of Rain: 52%
Sunrise: 05:22:16 AM
Sunset: 08:09:33 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: S @ 14 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Friday Night
Thunderstorms likely in the evening. Then a chance of scattered thunderstorms later on. Low 59F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sat
Sat
Saturday
74°/54°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of Rain: 17%
Sunrise: 05:21:36 AM
Sunset: 08:10:25 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: WNW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
A few clouds. Low 54F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sun
Sun
Sunday
70°/56°
Cloudy with rain. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of Rain: 84%
Sunrise: 05:20:58 AM
Sunset: 08:11:16 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: ESE @ 12 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Sunday Night
A steady rain in the evening. Showers continuing late. Low 56F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a half an inch.
Mon
Mon
Monday
71°/53°
Morning showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 32%
Sunrise: 05:20:22 AM
Sunset: 08:12:07 PM
Humidity: 70%
Wind: N @ 10 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Monday Night
Partly cloudy during the evening. A few showers developing later during the night. Low 53F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
RENSSELAER — Pre-Rensselaer Central Sectional favorite Kankakee Valley got several winning performances in knocking off 2023 sectional champion Rensselaer Central to capture its third post-season trophy in four years on Thursday, May 16.
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Covenant Christian High School standout Gabbi Zeilenga added yet another feather to her cap last week as she finished atop the podium at the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championships in pole vaulting.
WHEATFIELD — Senior Ella Carden has been Kankakee Valley’s guiding source all season long and she continued that role at Tuesday’s KV girls’ track sectional.
WHEATFIELD — Senior Ella Carden has been Kankakee Valley’s guiding source all season long and she continued that role at Tuesday’s KV girls’ track sectional.
CEDAR LAKE — Kankakee Valley avenged a regular season loss to Munster — the lone “L” of KV’s season, by the way — by capturing the 2024 Northwest Crossroads Conference girls’ track title last Tuesday night at Hanover Central.
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