Police seek vehicle that hit and killed 24-year-old near Castleton Square Mall
Police say 24-year-old Dominic Mitchell’s body was found in a ditch on Thursday morning. They’re looking for a damaged Land Rover or Range Rover.
Month: February 2019
Toys R US plans second act under new name
NEW YORK — Toys R Us fans in the U.S. will see the iconic brand re-emerge in some form by this holiday season.
‘I’m a sicko,’ said Valpo-area man charged with molesting two young girls, according to police
VALPARAISO — A 58-year-old Lake Eliza man charged with molesting two young girls reportedly told police he had been molested and “has the evil thoughts non-stop.”
Documents: Former deputy kissed, fondled inmate at processing center
Security cameras captured Jose Quinones fondling and kissing a female inmate in a holding cell at the Arrestee Processing Center on Saturday, court documents say.
Jamal Washington ordered to have no contact with ex-political ally he’s accused of abusing
CROWN POINT — Jamal Washington was ordered Monday not to contact Gary Councilwoman LaVetta Sparks-Wade in the wake of allegations he beat and threatened to kill her and held her against her will for nearly 16 hours.
Area artists to exhibit narrative works at Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond
“The Artist’s Narrative” exhibit featuring a variety of Northwest Indiana artists looking to tell stories with their work opens Saturday at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.
Snow blamed for fatal crash on I-65, jack-knifed semi on I-94
Police said the snow Sunday contributed to a fatal crash on Interstate 65 in Jasper County and a jack-knifed semi that blocked three lanes on eastbound Interstate 80/94.
Homeless man fondled daughter of family who gave him shelter, according to police
VALPARAISO — A 15-year-old Valparaiso-area girl told police she was fondled and possibly raped after being slipped a drug by a homeless man her parents took in from the cold for the past month.
Prosecutors seek new sentence in Laquan McDonald case
CHICAGO — Illinois’ attorney general on Monday asked the state’s highest court to review what prosecutors consider to be a too lenient sentence for the white Chicago police officer who fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald.
Breakingviews TV: 5G signal
Feb 11 – T-Mobile US and Sprint tried to merge five years ago, but were knocked back by U.S. antitrust watchdogs. The latest attempt may have better luck thanks to America’s rivalry with China – but at the expense of domestic cellphone competition, as …