Watch: Indiana inmate falls through ceiling trying to escape from jail
Jackson County Sheriff Rick Meyer posted on Facebook that 28-year-old Blaze Ayers bolted from officers and locked himself in a medical room.
Month: February 2019
Portage schools put female students at risk of sexual abuse by coach, lawsuit claims
VALPARAISO — A lawsuit claims that Portage Township Schools failed to protect a female student from sexual abuse by an assistant diving coach.
Suspected drunken driver injures IMPD officer in head-on collision
The officer was taken to Methodist Hospital with minor injuries. The driver was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in serious condition.
Dad charged in death of 8-week-old son, police said
LAPORTE — A 24-year-old rural Michigan City man has been charged with the death of his 8-week-old son, according to LaPorte County police.
Suicide urged by online game, NWI school officials warn
GARY — Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School administrators are warning parents about an online interactive game gaining popularity with students that encourages self-harm and suicide.
Breakingviews TV: Green day
Feb 8 – Progressive U.S. Democrats are proposing to tackle climate change and provide healthcare and other benefits. The ambitious plan is vague and has no chance near term, but as Richard Beales explains, it will force a real debate about some of the …
‘It seems to make all my problems go away’: inmate gives glimpse into life of addiction
VALPARAISO — A 37-year-old Hebron man, who was caught on video attempting to rob the local Aldi store when other customers intervened, was sentenced Friday to 12 years behind bars during a hearing that gave a glimpse into the life…
Workout in Crown Point mixes exercise with prayer
CROWN POINT — I sat on an exercise mat, surrounded by about 15 women, sedative music playing, bead-wrapped candles on the floor in front of us.
UDPATE: Jerome Prince joins crowded Gary mayoral race
Two high-profile entries and one withdrawal capped the final day of candidate filings for Lake County’s May 7 municipal primary election.
16 days: Film Editing
The Editing category is a mess this year. One of the biggest predictors of the Best Picture winner is this category. Nearly two-thirds of the time, the Best Editing winner also wins Best Picture. At the very least, Best Picture…