Jury out in trial over killing of Indiana State Prison inmate
La PORTE — A former Indiana State Prison inmate charged with murdering a fellow offender in 2017 will return to La Porte Superior Court 2 on Thursday to hear the verdict in his case.
Month: January 2020
Snyder friend fined $12,000 in case that took down mayor
A federal judge has fined a friend and political supporter of former Portage Mayor James Snyder.
Police may be urged to issue court summons for pot possession, instead of arrest
Legislation encouraging police to stop arresting Hoosiers for nonviolent misdemeanor crimes is advancing at the Statehouse.
Indy’s sports radio landscape: ‘When we lose someone like that, it makes all of us worse’
Just five years ago, Indy had three local drive-time sports radio shows. Now it’s down to one.
Drunken driver tried to blame friend killed in crash, police say
A Crown Point man facing drunken driving charges in a deadly Jan. 12 crash initially tried to pin the wreck on his friend, newly released court documents show.
Correction
A story in the Jan. 19 edition incorrectly stated the date of the grand opening at NorthShore Health Centers of Indiana’s clinic at 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage. The public event will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Crime required for impeachment? Not so, say legal experts
Trump’s defense hinges largely on arguments made in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson more than 150 years ago: that impeachment requires a crime.
Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas
Starbucks has a point to prove: There’s more to the company than selling $4 lattes to rich people.
Swanson seeking coroner’s position
La PORTE – A longtime employee of the La Porte County Coroner’s Office is now seeking the top spot.
Students take the lead at Mason City High School bakery
Mason City, Iowa | The Mohawk Bakery in Mason City High School has seen a few changes this year.