Hammond mayor pulls basketball rims down at MLK Park after 2 shootings, 1 person killed
"To see the violence taking place at this park is disheartening and I think we need a time-out, so to speak, and let the situation calm down," said Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott.
Hammond shuts down basketball courts after violence surge
Following a recent spate of violence, the mayor of Hammond has made the decision to shut down the basketball courts at MLK Park.
Hobart police search for 4 suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars from beauty store
“For the most part, the female suspects are all wearing solid colors, please help identifying them, so we can see what they look like in Lake County Jail stripes,” the police department said on Facebook.
Intoxicated driver allegedly killed 58-year-old woman in NW Indiana crash
A 58-year-old woman was killed in a crash early Monday at the I-80/I-94 interchange in northwest Indiana, according to Indiana State police.
Gunfire narrowly misses truck driver traveling on I-80 in NW Indiana
A truck driver was shot at while driving on Interstate 80 Monday afternoon near the Illinois-Indiana border.
Woman dies after kayaking accident last month on northwest Indiana lake
A 54-year-old woman who was critically injured after a kayaking incident last month in northwest Indiana has died.
Lake Michigan will be dangerous for swimming on Monday and Tuesday, National Weather Service says
Waves will be 3 to 6 feet high, the NWS said, and currents in Lake Michigan could be life-threatening.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Kankakee County, parts of northwest Indiana
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Kanakee County, northern Newton County in Indiana and southern Lake County in Indiana.
2 Indiana State Troopers struck by driver who was allegedly intoxicated
Two Indiana State Troopers, who were conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 80, were struck by a driver who was allegedly intoxicated.
Woman shoots, kills attempted burglar who broke into Gary home: police
A Gary woman fatally shot a man who broke into her home Friday morning in northwest Indiana.
University of Chicago Medicine breaks ground on northwest Indiana facility
The University of Chicago Medicine broke ground Wednesday on its first freestanding facility in Indiana.
Chicagoland communities celebrate National Night Out, bringing police and neighbors together
National Night Out began in 1984.
'National Night Out' brings police, Chicagoland communities together
Tuesday was National Night Out, and police officers across the country were celebrating community building.
New TikTok trend has car thieves using USB cord to start vehicles
A new TikTok trend has prompted a car theft warning.
Body recovered, woman critically injured after kayak tips over in Lake County, Indiana
A 19-year-old man died and a woman was critically injured after a kayaking incident Sunday night on Robinson Lake in Hobart, Indiana.
Pierogi Fest makes triumphant return to Whiting, Indiana this weekend
Pierogi Fest is rolling into Whiting, Indiana this weekend with revelry, Eastern European fare, vendors and music.
Gary mayor says guaranteed income program has been a success
The first Midwest city to launch a guaranteed income program says one year in, and it is paying off.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of NW Indiana
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for parts of northwest Indiana Wednesday afternoon.
Jewel-Osco now accepting EBT payments online for SNAP benefits
SNAP recipients can now use their benefits to purchase groceries online at Jewel-Osco, giving families and individuals, especially those with mobility issues, greater access to fresh food.
Authorities release age-progression photo of missing Gary boy King Walker
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has released an age progression photo of what a boy who disappeared from Northwest Indiana seven years ago might look like today.