Kristyn Estes is recognized in Northwest Indiana for her hosting duties at WYIN-Channel 56 and Lakeshore PBS Television in Merrillville.
As the station transitioned from a traditional nightly newscast schedule, Estes emerged as a media personality associated with feature programming, producing shows like “Lakeshore Reports with host Kristyn Estes” and “Friends & Neighbors” in 2014.
Today, Estes divides her time between her Munster roots, spending part of the year assisting with St. Thomas More Catholic Church youth productions, such as Disney’s “Moana Jr.” in 2021, and her second address in Florida as an active member at Arts Center Theatre on Marco Island, Florida.
Charlie Blum, whose Northwest Indiana legacy includes two decades at Star Plaza Theatre, which was once our oasis of enter