UPDATE: R. Kelly lawyer says he’s waiting to get video
CHICAGO — R. Kelly’s attorney says he’s still waiting for prosecutors to hand over videotape of what another attorney, Michael Avenatti, says shows the singer having sex with an underage girl.
Month: May 2019
Hobart replaces bridge over troubled waters
HOBART — There’s no doubt Mayor Brian Snedecor believes the Third Street bridge replacement is massively significant to the city.
All the sizzle from 2019 IndyStar Sports Awards
Highlights from the IndyStar awards show this past Sunday, May 5, 2019.
'It's an emotional time' for Clark County judges shot in Indianapolis
One of the two Clark County judges shot outside a White Castle in Indianapolis could be released soon, while the other has a longer recovery ahead.
Yes, you can buy alcohol on Election Day in Indiana. Here's when and why it changed.
Yes, you can buy alcohol on Election Day in Indiana. But, the change is as recent as 2012. Other carryout sales bans have been lifted since.
Valparaiso celebrates first two neighborhood grant projects
VALAPRAISO — Two new sidewalks built under the city’s community grant program opened Monday night as more projects, ranging from streetlights to volleyball courts, will finish up later this year.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Russian involvement in N. Korea precedes Putin
It’s easy to overlook the Russian stake in the Korean peninsula. We hear so much about China’s pivotal role, its influence over North Korea, its enormous trade with South Korea, that we tend to forget the Soviet Union shared responsibility…
Support funding for River Forest schools
As mayor of Lake Station, I proudly join the Northwest Indiana Building Trades and Construction Trades Council, Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor, Sen. Eddie Melton and the Indiana Teachers Association in full support and endorsement of today’s River Forest …
GUEST COMMENTARY: Don’t blame ethanol for rising gasoline prices
Anyone with a gasoline-fueled vehicle has likely noticed the rise in gasoline prices in recent weeks.
UPDATE: Turnout at Region polls slow; Porter County voting running smooth after a few morning snags
Voting in the primary election was running smooth but slow early Tuesday afternoon, several hours after Porter County elections officials reported a few snags in opening polls.