Michael Gallenberger
ReporterMichael Gallenberger joined WVPE as a weekend announcer and newscaster in 2021, before joining the station full-time as a news reporter in 2025. His radio career has included stints at Lakeshore Public Media in Merrillville, WKVI-Knox, WYMR-Culver and WVUR-Valparaiso. His reporting has won awards from the Indiana Broadcasters Association and the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Michael holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Valparaiso University.
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"It has just been absolutely the opportunity of my lifetime to run this railroad," said NICTD President Mike Noland. "I think it’s the best job in America." -
In a Facebook post Friday, Senator Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) said he has a daughter with Down Syndrome, adding, “This is not the first time our president has used these insulting and derogatory references and his choices of words have consequences.” -
While congressional redistricting has been making headlines, Indiana communities have also been looking at how they draw their own council district maps. Bloomington, Monroe County, Goshen and now Valparaiso have established citizen-led redistricting commissions. -
The South Shore Line believes it’s secured the local funding needed for a shorter route to South Bend International Airport and has finalized a site for a planned New Carlisle station. -
“As a human being, two things can happen,” said U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-Highland). “You can either coil, or you become motivated. I’m extremely motivated.” -
For the last three years, commencement was held at Notre Dame’s Compton Family Ice Arena. Superintendent Mansour Eid told the school board Monday that it cost $140,000 to rent the facility. -
“The purpose behind the Holiday Train is an opportunity to give back to the communities in which we live and operate in, across Canada and the United States,” said CPKC Spokesman Terry Cunha. -
Students expelled from the South Bend Community School Corporation – and those struggling in a traditional classroom – will soon have a new option. The school district rolled out plans for a new alternative education program during Monday’s school board meeting. -
Marshall County has declared itself a “Second Amendment sanctuary,” but the language is a bit more limited than its neighbor’s. -
The Tolson Center for Community Excellence cut the ribbon on its outdoor campus Sunday. It includes an ADA-accessible playground, basketball and pickleball courts, and a collegiate-level soccer field.
