Knife-wielding man tried to kick in motel room door, police say
Police arrested the man without incident and he faces a felony charge of intimidation.
Month: May 2020
White Lodging laying off 100 at corporate headquarters in Merrillville because of COVID-19
White Lodging is permanently laying off 100 employees at its corporate headquarters in Merrillville because of COVID-19.
1931 postcard the inspiration for new mural at Washington Park Zoo
MICHIGAN CITY — It took more than six months to complete and involved more than 150 people, but a 1931 postcard of the Observation Tower at Washington Park Zoo has now become a “beautiful” mural for public enjoyment.
Doctor concerned over lack of holiday safety precautions
VINCENNES – With Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision to bump up the beginning of Stage 3 of his back-on-track plan, an Indiana doctor is anxiously waiting to see what the COVID-19 caseload looks like this time next week.
Crown Point man tried raping pregnant girlfriend, stabbed her with pen, cops say
A Crown Point man is accused of stabbing his pregnant girlfriend with a pen, strangling her and attempting to rape her at a hotel this weekend, court records show.
Two people injured in shooting in Washington Park
MICHIGAN CITY – Two people were injured and two vehicles damaged in a shooting Sunday night in a parking lot at Washington Park.
La Porte man with knife arrested after disturbance at at Dunes Inn
MICHIGAN CITY — A La Porte man with a lengthy arrest record is back behind bars after police say he attempted to kick in a door at a Michigan City motel while armed with a long knife.
NWI sees relative calm as deadliest Memorial Day since 2015 hits Chicago
The Region saw a relatively calm Memorial Day weekend, a stark contrast from the 10 people killed and 39 wounded in Chicago.
Illinois is wagering lower tax rates will help it win Chicago casino
The Illinois General Assembly has agreed to adjust the taxes and fees a casino operator would pay on wagers placed at the Chicago gaming facility it initially authorized in June 2019.
Pair shot at area beachfront park, police seeking help from public
Police are seeking help finding out who is responsible for a shooting at Washington Park that left a 17-year-old male and 25-year-old woman injured.