2nd teen arrested in double murder case
John Silva II, 19, of Hamlet, faces two counts of felony murder, the documents state.
Month: May 2020
Candidate says he’s not to blame in mischaracterized argument with friend’s estranged husband
Lake County coroner candidate Clayton Frey said an argument at his home with the husband of a female friend has been mischaracterized.
Man charged in White Castle judges shooting is back in custody
Brandon Kaiser, court documents show, remained held Saturday at Marion County Jail for allegedly violating the terms of his pretrial release.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts giant food drive for families in need
Thousands of Hoosiers received food donations by Gleaners Food Bank at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, on a weekend normally reserved for racing.
3 more lives lost to COVID-19 in NWI
One new coronavirus fatality each was logged in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties with new data released by the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, private laboratories and local health departments.
Indiana coronavirus cases: State reports 513 new cases, 21 deaths
Indiana coronavirus cases and newly reported deaths from COVID-19 for Saturday, May 23, as reported by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Former Crown Point mayor leaves legacy as ‘mainstay’ of Memorial Day events
A regular at the city’s Memorial Day observance, former two-term Crown Point Mayor James (Jim) Forsythe died on April 8 from underlying health conditions. He was 95.
Gates East units remain deferred; parcel rezoning on June docket
Development within Gates East remains on hold while a judge determines if the town breached a settlement agreement with the developer of the subdivision.
Region towns cope with consequences of canceled summer events
As parades, fireworks shows and outdoor concerts continue to be called off due to the coronavirus pandemic, community leaders say the rites of summer and their cancellations have sobering consequences.
Coroner identifies 3 teenage pedestrians killed Saturday in hit-and-run on northwest side
A three-car crash on Indianapolis’ northwest side hit and killed three juvenile pedestrians early Saturday morning.