Month: May 2019
IHSAA softball state tournament pairings
The times and dates for IHSAA softball sectionals featuring Northwest Indiana high school teams.
Northwest Indiana educators protest funding changes, new rules
HAMMOND — “Show me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like.”
Man dies in accident Sunday morning in Hammond
HAMMOND — A Kouts man was killed early Sunday morning in an accident there, the Lake County Coroner’s office said.
Region collegians: Jaksich completes combined no-hitter
Left-handed pitcher Luke Jaksich pitched the eighth and ninth innings for Ball State to complete a combined no-hitter over Ohio on May 11. The 5-0 victory was the first nine-inning no-hitter in Ball State history.
Man attempts to Taser cop during melee on I-80/94, good Samaritans intervene, police say
GARY — A man attempted to shoot a cop with his own Taser during a scuffle Sunday along Interstate 80/94 here, and good Samaritans intervened to restrain the man, police say.
Alonso, McLaren blow shot at Indy 500 field
INDIANAPOLIS — Fernando Alonso did everything in his power to put McLaren in the Indianapolis 500. He drove flat-out when his car was loose, when it wouldn’t steer and when it had a punctured tire.
Deadly home explosion rocks Jeffersonville neighborhood; meth lab ruled out
The home explosion in Jeffersonville early Sunday morning affected at least 20 other houses and could be felt five miles away.