16-year-old leads officers on nearly hourlong chase, police say
GARY — A 16-year-old boy led police on a chase from Gary to Chicago, striking two vehicles during the pursuit, police said.
Month: October 2019
Photos: IU basketball hosts Gannon in exhibition
The Indiana Hoosiers play Gannon in a basketball exhibition on Oct. 29, 2019
15 questions we still have about a Gary politician’s criminal kidnapping case
EAST CHICAGO — A little over a month ago, Gary Common Council President Ron Brewer was booked into a jail cell on allegations he tracked down his stolen vehicle and took one of the teens inside against his will into…
Gary car lot owner claims self-defense as murder trial opens
CROWN POINT — A Gary car lot owner will testify this week he was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot a man and pointed a gun at the man’s friend last year at his business, his attorney said.
Merrillville’s Niko Djukic pulls double duty with soccer, football
Senior Niko Djukic helped Merrillville reach the sectional championship in soccer as a goalkeeper and is a kicker for the football team. He’s been with both programs for his entire prep career.
Mayor retracts allegations over stepson’s arrest, blames stress during announcement of new police chief
MICHIGAN CITY — As Mayor Ron Meer announced the city’s new police chief Tuesday, he retracted his allegations that his stepson was targeted for political reasons.
No losers in Northern Indiana Beer Wars
MICHIGAN CITY – “We’re cool and we have some great products. There is no need to go to Chicago for great beers.”
Scary Halloween weather forecast
MICHIGAN CITY – Trick or treat? The National Weather Service says it all: “Unfortunately, we’re going to see some crummy weather this week, including Halloween. A moment of silence as we grieve the loss of summer.”
NFL power rankings Week 9: Colts fighting for respect (ask Eric Ebron)
Indianapolis Colts are a near-unanimous top 10 in NFL power rankings, but those spots come with caveats.
Celtics veteran tries to stick Romeo Langford with huge food bill
NBA rookie from IU basketball and New Albany is surprised when his fast-food order totals $4,500.