Indiana man wanted after escaping police custody at hospital

Police in northwest Indiana, near Chicago, are searching for Alton West III, who allegedly escaped from a hospital after fleeing officers and attempting to disarm one during an arrest.

Data centers become a political flashpoint after midterms, putting AI industry on notice

The message from voters was hard for the data center industry to ignore: communities want a say in what gets built in their backyards — and they're increasingly demanding answers before those projects move forward.

Data centers become a political flashpoint after midterms, putting AI industry on notice
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The message from voters was hard for the data center industry to ignore: communities want a say in what gets built in their backyards — and they're increasingly demanding answers before those projects move forward.

Joliet man charged with killing 21-year-old Walmart employee in Hammond
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A Joliet man is being held without bail after appearing in court on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Dakota Norwood, who was working at a Hammond Walmart when she was killed.

Gary mayor addresses investigation into Nicole Mabon-Brewer's death

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is responding to questions surrounding the investigation into the 2025 death of Nicole Mabon-Brewer, whose family has accused her husband, former Gary councilman Ron Brewer, of involvement in her death.

Gary mayor addresses investigation into death of former councilman's wife
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Gary Mayor Eddie Melton says the city is staying out of the investigation into Nicole Mabon-Brewer's death to avoid conflicts of interest as Indiana State Police and a special prosecutor review the case.

Family accuses former Gary councilman of involvement in wife's death

The family of a Gary woman found shot to death inside her home last year is accusing her husband of having a possible role in her death and demanding answers as he seeks a return to public office.

Family accuses former Gary councilman of involvement in wife's death
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The family of a Gary woman found shot to death inside her home last year is accusing her husband of having a possible role in her death and demanding answers as he seeks a return to public office.

Family questions former Gary councilman's potential return amid wife's unresolved death
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The family of Nicole Mabon-Brewer, whose 2025 shooting death was classified as undetermined, is raising concerns about former Gary City Councilman Ron Brewer's potential appointment to a vacant seat.

Chicago woman identified as victim in Hammond Walmart shooting

A 21-year-old Chicago woman killed in a Monday morning shooting at a Walmart in Hammond, Indiana, has been identified as Dakota Norwood, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office.

1900s-era bridge being dismantled on Kankakee River
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Officials say the aging bridge traps debris and worsens flooding near the Illinois-Indiana border as crews begin taking it apart.

BP Whiting refinery lockout reaches day 221 as workers struggle to make ends meet

About 800 BP Whiting refinery workers remain locked out after 221 days, with employees struggling financially as contract negotiations remain stalled and the holidays approach.

BP, union resume negotiations as Whiting refinery lockout enters eighth month
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More than seven months later, about 800 United Steelworkers at the BP oil refinery in Whiting remain locked out of their jobs. Earlier Monday, members from BP and the union met at the bargaining table. 

BP Whiting lockout reaches 218 days as workers face fight over unemployment benefits

About 800 workers at BP’s Whiting Refinery have been locked out of their jobs for 218 days, with another meeting between the company and the union scheduled for Monday.

Negotiations to resume after 7-month lockout at BP Whiting refinery
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It’s been seven months since 800 workers were locked out of BP’s Whiting refinery. Now, negotiations are expected to resume Monday.

SWAT standoff in Lowell, Indiana, ends after police surround home

A SWAT standoff at a home in Lowell, Indiana, ended Thursday evening after police surrounded the property. The coroner responded, but authorities have not confirmed what happened.