ICE detainer placed on Illinois truck driver after fatal Indiana crash: police
An Indiana man is dead and another man is in custody after a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 20 in Portage on Wednesday, according to police.
Police search for 'armed and dangerous' man who allegedly fired shots during chase in NW Indiana
A 24-year-old man remains at large after police say he fired several shot while fleeing officers early Wednesday in northwest Indiana.
Wisconsin stabbing suspect crashes semi-truck over bridge in Portage: police
A suspect wanted for the stabbing of a woman in Wisconsin led police on a chase through Portage, where the vehicle crashed on the Willowcreek Bypass bridge.
Body of missing fisherman pulled from Lake Michigan
The body of a missing angler was recovered from Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana on Monday afternoon.
Cooking with Fire: Chicken piccata and baked asparagus with the Portage Fire Department
This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Portage Fire Department, making firefighter/paramedic Grant Wild's chicken piccata and Lt.
Woman dies after house fire in Portage, officials say
A woman has died after a house fire Saturday morning in Portage, Ind., according to officials.
Missing Indiana woman's remains found years after disappearance
An investigation has been launched after the remains of a woman who has been missing since 2020 were recently discovered in Portage.
Video shows burglary suspect wanted for breaking into Chicago businesses, stealing cash
The Chicago Police Department is searching for a suspect who broke into several businesses and stole money from the cash registers in the month of January.
Portage High School secretary among 2 killed in apparent murder-suicide, police say
Two people are dead, including a Portage High School administrative assistant, and a third person is hospitalized following an apparent murder-suicide Friday night, authorities said.
Suspect charged after man fatally shot during shift change at Camaco in Portage
A person has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a man during a shift change at a Portage business early Wednesday morning.
Chicago woman arrested at Indiana Applebee's after argument over 'All You Can Eat' deal: police
A Chicago woman was arrested at an Indiana Applebee's after an argument occurred over an “All You Can Eat" deal earlier this month.
I-94 in NW Indiana reopens after gas leak shut down all lanes
A gas leak forced the closure of Interstate 94 in both directions near Portage on Tuesday, according to Indiana State Police. The highway has since reopened.
Portage Lakefront hours shortened amid safety concerns at Indiana Dunes
Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk at Indiana Dunes National Park will operate under reduced hours for the remainder of the summer.



















