Dog DNA testing takes off, and generates debate
NEW YORK — As people peer into DNA for clues to health and heritage, man’s best friend is under the microscope, too.
Month: February 2019
13 days: Best Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali can start walking to the stage whenever he wants for his role in “Green Book.” It will be his second Oscar in three years after breaking through for “Moonlight.” The dark horse upset pick is Sam Elliott for…
‘Gift of desperation’: Health care professionals can help solve opioid crisis, Valparaiso U. students told
VALPARAISO — The opioid epidemic isn’t going away any time soon, so it will be up to the young people of today, including college students, to help stop it.
Illinois adds 30 sites to national historic register
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois officials say the state had 30 properties added to the National Register of Historic Places last year.
Budget talks resuming amid pessimism over border differences
WASHINGTON — Budget negotiators will meet Monday to revive talks over border security issues that are central to legislation to prevent key parts of the government from shutting down on Saturday, but an air of pessimism remains after talks broke…
Schererville Police to host free self-defense class for women
SCHERERVILLE — It won’t be your typical mother-daughter bonding experience, but it could be one that saves a life.
Gary considers loan, fund transfers to cover police, fire pensions, payroll
GARY — City Council members will consider a pair of ordinances this month designed to help the cash-strapped government meet its police and fire pension obligations and to cover payroll and health insurance costs.
Decatur Township school bus involved in crash with 2 vehicles, no injuries reported
The crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. at 16th Street and Capitol Avenue near Downtown Indianapolis, police said.
Police seek tips about 2 accused of making $1K in fraudulent purchases in Hobart
HOBART — Police are seeking information about two men suspected of using a stolen credit card number to buy more than $1,000 in items from a retail store.
Mayor: $48.8M cleanup, new housing at West Calumet site critical for neighborhood’s growth
EAST CHICAGO — Despite disclosing to the EPA last year that industrial and commercial developers were interested in the contaminated West Calumet Housing Complex, Mayor Anthony Copeland said he now stands with residents’ calls for new housing there.