Month: June 2019
West Point cadet killed, 21 injured when vehicle overturns in hilly terrain near military academy
A West Point cadet was killed and 19 cadets and two soldiers injured Thursday when a tactical vehicle overturned while en route to a training site
Man flees after being stopped with wife following domestic battery charges, police say
PORTAGE — After leading police on a high speed motorcycle chase Wednesday night, a Valparaiso man reportedly told officers he was just trying to “spend time with his wife,” despite a court order prohibiting him from being with her.
Low prices, floods and trade wars plague American farmers, putting their survival at risk
Rains that delayed planting in the Midwest compound the crisis for farmers already struggling with low prices and trade wars.
Sen. Jim Merritt: 'I will not be marching in the pride parade'
Indiana State Senator Jim Merritt, the Republican candidate for mayor of Indianapolis announced he will not attend the IndyPride parade Saturday, May 8.
‘I’m an American’: Deported adoptee struggles in Brazil
NITEROI, Brazil — Paul Fernando Schreiner paces around a sparsely furnished room, swatting mosquitoes from his arms and neck as he wonders if today will be any different from all the others.
Valedictorian says her mic was cut when she spoke the names of black victims of police
The cut-off was cited as a “technical difficulty,” alleges Rooha Haghar. Her principal is visible in the video making a gesture.
27 cats abandoned at local shelter
MICHIGAN CITY – The Michiana Humane Society is looking for foster homes for 27 cats, including four adults and 23 kittens, who were dumped off at the shelter Thursday morning.
Valparaiso Police host national K-9 training
VALPARAISO — Police dogs and their trainers are heading to Valparaiso for a week of training beginning Sunday as the city’s police force hosts the North American Police Work Dog Association National Seminar.
Stolen credit card charged more than $500; police seek help identifying fraud suspect
HOBART — Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who allegedly charged more than $500 to a stolen credit card at a business on the 2900 block of East U.S. 30 in Merrillville.