The Latest: Mueller’s office disputes story, BuzzFeed stands by reporting
WASHINGTON — The Latest on a disputed report that President Donald Trump directed his personal attorney to lie to Congress:
Month: January 2019
Man accused of pointing gun at woman, 6 children
CROWN POINT — A 43-year-old man was arrested Thursday on charges alleging he broke into his estranged wife’s Gary home, pointed a gun at the woman and her six children and refused to let them leave.
Visclosky challenged on border wall at forum
PORTAGE — U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky was challenged on the proposed border wall and the divide that has the federal government partially shut down at a public forum Friday at Woodland Park.
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Valparaiso hopes to continue bounce-back trend against Northern Iowa
Perhaps coach Matt Lottich’s sense of seriousness has helped Valparaiso post a 5-1 record after losses this season.
SCOREBOARD: Region prep basketball scores
The scores from Friday night’s prep basketball action in the Region.
Portage police search for suspect in armed robbery at Walgreens
PORTAGE — An unidentified man made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from Walgreens Thursday night after showing a clerk a gun concealed under his shirt.
Hammond board approves six-month superintendent contract for Walter Watkins
The School City of Hammond school board voted 4-0 Thursday night to approve a six month contract for Superintendent Walter Watkins.
Police continue hunting for four suspects in the killing of Portage High student Alayna Ortiz
GRIFFITH — Four of five men accused of the botched Jan. 9 robbery that cost the life of Portage High student Alayna Ortiz are still being sought by police.
UPDATE: Officials issue travel warnings ahead of winter blast starting tonight, lake effect late Saturday
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department has urged Region residents not to drive during a winter storm expected to begin tonight and drop up to 7 inches of snow by noon Saturday.
Comedian Howie Mandel to perform at Four Winds New Buffalo
Here’s the deal, comedian Howie Mandel will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo this April.