Portage food giveaway helps residents after devastating storms
With power outages leaving many Portage residents struggling to find food, the Salvation Army is handing out meals at Portage High School as the community recovers from severe storm damage.
With power outages leaving many Portage residents struggling to find food, the Salvation Army is handing out meals at Portage High School as the community recovers from severe storm damage.
Woman killed in Indiana house explosion identified
A woman killed in a Portage house explosion Tuesday as severe weather moved through Chicagoland has been identified by her family.
A woman killed in a Portage house explosion Tuesday as severe weather moved through Chicagoland has been identified by her family.
Indiana woman killed in Portage house explosion identified
A woman killed in a Portage house explosion Tuesday as severe weather moved through Chicagoland has been identified by her family.
A woman killed in a Portage house explosion Tuesday as severe weather moved through Chicagoland has been identified by her family.
Indiana man speaks after neighbor dies in 'tremendous' house explosion following severe storms
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday. Neighbor Mike Ritter spoke about the moment leading up to the incident.
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday. Neighbor Mike Ritter spoke about the moment leading up to the incident.
Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding
Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.
Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.
See what Chicagoland schools are closed after severe storms
See what schools in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana are closed today after Tuesday’s severe storms and tornadoes.
See what schools in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana are closed today after Tuesday’s severe storms and tornadoes.
Portage home explosion leaves 1 dead during destructive storms
One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
1 killed in Portage home explosion
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday, though officials have not said what caused it or whether it was storm-related.
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday, though officials have not said what caused it or whether it was storm-related.
Portage home explosion leaves 1 dead during destructive storms
One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
Northwest Indiana braces for more severe weather while cleanup from last week's storms continues
Northwest Indiana is preparing for another round of expected severe weather Wednesday while cleanup from last week's storms continues. Here's what residents need to know.
Northwest Indiana is preparing for another round of expected severe weather Wednesday while cleanup from last week's storms continues. Here's what residents need to know.
Portage mayor says city is prepared as more severe storms bear down
The mayor of Portage spoke with FOX Chicago Tuesday morning as severe weather barrels toward the area nearly a week after storms left behind significant damage across the northwest Indiana city.
The mayor of Portage spoke with FOX Chicago Tuesday morning as severe weather barrels toward the area nearly a week after storms left behind significant damage across the northwest Indiana city.
Indiana residents brace for more severe weather after recent tornado damage
A week after storms tore through Indiana, residents are preparing for more severe weather on Wednesday.
A week after storms tore through Indiana, residents are preparing for more severe weather on Wednesday.
Indiana high-speed police chase ends with 2 arrests
A northwest Indiana police chase topping 140 mph ended with a woman and a man arrested early Tuesday.
A northwest Indiana police chase topping 140 mph ended with a woman and a man arrested early Tuesday.
High-speed chase in NW Indiana ends with car crashing into house
An Indiana man was arrested after a high-speed chase with police ended when his vehicle went airborne over railroad tracks and crashed into a Portage home.
An Indiana man was arrested after a high-speed chase with police ended when his vehicle went airborne over railroad tracks and crashed into a Portage home.
Storms knock out power to thousands across NW Indiana, Chicago area
Tens of thousands are still without power after storms blew through the Chicago area and northwest Indiana on Monday.
Tens of thousands are still without power after storms blew through the Chicago area and northwest Indiana on Monday.
Portage High School put on lockdown after shooting threat, police investigating
Some schools in northwest Indiana were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a caller claimed they were outside a local high school with guns and intended to carry out a shooting.
Some schools in northwest Indiana were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a caller claimed they were outside a local high school with guns and intended to carry out a shooting.
What cities are competing for the Bear's new stadium location?
Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa.
Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa.
Northwest Indiana deals with heavy snow, blistering winds in latest winter blast
While Chicago is snow-free today with clear sunny skies, it was another story in northwest Indiana.
While Chicago is snow-free today with clear sunny skies, it was another story in northwest Indiana.
Indiana SWAT response: California man arrested after family dispute sparks standoff in Portage, police say
A standoff in northwest Indiana on Sunday afternoon ended without injuries and felony charges against a California man, police said.
A standoff in northwest Indiana on Sunday afternoon ended without injuries and felony charges against a California man, police said.
Gary police sergeant arrested on domestic violence, intoxicated driving charges
“Integrity is the foundation of public safety," Gary's police chief said after a veteran sergeant was arrested this week.
“Integrity is the foundation of public safety," Gary's police chief said after a veteran sergeant was arrested this week.