8-week-old’s death ruled as homicide, police continue investigation
MICHIGAN CITY — Coroners ruled an 8-week-old boy’s death in Michigan City as a homicide.
Month: February 2019
Car smashed residential front porches, vehicles before driver was ejected in high-speed chase
HAMMOND — Residents near the intersection of 165th and Blaine streets were surveying the damage and counting their blessings Thursday following a deadly high-speed police chase that tore through their properties.
East Porter County administrators investigate false claims of student’s plan to come to school and ‘shoot it up’
East Porter County School Corp. parents were notified of a false threat Wednesday afternoon after Morgan Township High School officials investigated statements that a student planned to come to school and “shoot it up,” Superintendent Aaron Case said.
Breakingviews TV: Big bank M&A
Feb 7 – Two U.S. lenders are merging to create a $66 billion rival to the country’s biggest banks. BB&T and SunTrust’s deal looks decent for investors on both sides – and if the regulators approve, it could provide the spur for more tie-ups in a crowde…
EDITORIAL: Gary council takes strong stand against abusers of women
Most of us look to our leaders to take strong stands on key issues — even if doing so strictly on principle.
17 days: Production Design
Unlike Costume Design, which tends to reward fancy Victorian-era films, the Production Design category often winds up going to films that are a little bit more fantasy-based. Recent winners include “The Shape of Water,” “Hugo,” “Alice in Wonderland,” a…
Store clerk threatened with hammer, police seek help locating suspects
LAPORTE — A man armed with a hammer jumped over the counter of a local Family Express convenience store Wednesday night and threatened the clerk before making off with $83, according to county police.
UPDATE: Steer clear of alleged victim, judge tells man accused in sleepover fondling
VALPARAISO — The 41-year-old Highland man charged with fondling a 14-year-old girl Saturday during a birthday sleepover at her friend’s house was ordered by the court Thursday afternoon to avoid any further contact with the girl while the case proceeds.
Officers recognize, arrest woman who barked at police dog
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — An Indiana woman who barked at a police dog attracted the attention of officers, who arrested her on outstanding warrants.