Portage police crack down on stop arm violations as school resumes
PORTAGE — School starts Aug. 14 for all students of Portage Township Schools, and the Portage Police Department is kicking it off with its SAVE Students campaign.
Month: August 2019
Region police, fire host National Night Out
First responders — human and furry — gathered in communities throughout the Region and nation Tuesday night to celebrate the work of police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and build the relationship between residents and local agencies.
Almost 45 years later, case finally closed for one Ted Bundy victim in Colorado
Denise Oliverson went missing in Grand Junction on April 8, 1975. Just minutes before his 1989 execution, Ted Bundy confessed to murdering Oliverson.
A Montana man attacked a 13-year-old boy and fractured his skull for 'disrespecting' national anthem, police say
A Montana man was charged with assault after he allegedly slammed a 13-year-old to the ground for not taking off his hat during the national anthem.
Girls golf preview: Hobart’s Lipke plans to bounce back, plus top five teams, players
Hobart’s Skye Lipke hopes to make it to regionals after falling one stroke short last season. Times sports reporter James Boyd also ranks the top five Region teams and players.
Ramp closure at I-80/94 and I-65 shifts Wednesday
Motorists traveling to or through Northwest Indiana on Interstate 80/94 at Interstate 65 should be prepared Wednesday night for a shift in the road construction closings.
A Brazilian gang leader tried to escape prison dressed as his daughter. When that failed, he killed himself
Clauvino da Silva tried to escape prison by dressing up as his 19-year-old daughter and leaving her in his cell. He was later found dead.
Colts camp observations: Offense shines in two-minute drill
Devin Funchess flashes, Rock Ya-Sin’s daily highlight and a couple of other highlights.
Region basketball notes: Stoddard raises stock, Thompson lands first offer, Ulis commits
The Times sports staff takes another peak at Region basketball recruiting.
Duneland schools names new assistant superintendent
CHESTERTON — Weeks after announcing its new superintendent, the Duneland School Corp. has named a new leader to join its administrative team.