Here’s what enforcement of coronavirus ‘stay at home’ order will look like in Indiana
Education will be the key to enforce orders from Gov. Eric Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett to close businesses and to urge people to “stay at home.”
Month: March 2020
Breakingviews TV: Speedy aid
Congress is dragging its heels in approving a $2 trln virus bailout. The lesson of the financial crisis is that lawmakers should get the short-term essentials taken care of first, and worry about broader fixes later, says Antony Currie.
Porter County Council delays Tuesday meeting, plans livestream in COVID-19 response
The Porter County Council has postponed its Tuesday night meeting and will be streaming it live in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Still in the very early stage’: Indiana officials acting now to help curb worse later
Gov. Eric Holcomb tried to reassure an uneasy public that Indiana is taking necessary steps now to prevent the state from becoming another New York.
New law ensures criminal defendants have equal access to public defender across Indiana
A new state law ensures criminal defendants across Indiana have an equal opportunity to qualify for low- or no-cost legal assistance by a public defender.
Lake County restaurants lobby state for coronavirus relief, warn of widespread closures
A group of Lake County restaurants is asking the state for coronavirus relief and warning of the prospect of widespread closures.
Man roped puppy in truck, threatened to kill paramedic, Schererville cops say
A paramedic told police as he was assessing the man’s wife — the victim on the service call that brought responders out — she whispered, “Help me,” court records state.
Munster High senior named Indiana Academic All-Star
MUNSTER — The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Department of Student Programs, sponsor of the Indiana Academic All-Stars program, has named Munster High School senior Emma Higgason a 2020 Indiana Academic All-Star.
Skateboarding boy dies from injuries suffered in Porter County; funeral to be live-streamed
A 14-year-old has died as a result of a traumatic injury he is believed to have suffered while riding a skateboard near his home, officials have confirmed.
Butler’s 5 burning questions: Where do points come from without Jordan Tucker?
We know Khalif Battle is headed out, but will anyone follow? And who could be coming in?