Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists share stories behind their stories
USA TODAY Network journalists will share the work behind their Pulitzer Prize-winning stories during livestreamed event on Sept. 3.
Month: August 2020
Doyel: Prehistoric Pacers aiming to avoid asteroid, join rest of the NBA in modern game
Before he trades Domantas Sabonis or Myles Turner, before he sits with Victor Oladipo, Kevin Pritchard will hire a “modern basketball” coach for Pacers.
Family of 4 rescued from Marquette Park beach, officials say
Four people were rescued from the waters at Marquette Park Pavilion Saturday after being swept away from the shore, officials said.
Man faces public nudity charge after disturbance at area hotel, police say
The 40-year-old, who had earlier been found by police passed out in a hotel lobby, was later arrested after allegedly wandering just outside the business and urinating in plain sight, according to the incident report.
Girl, 12, dies after vanishing during visit to creek
A 12-year-old girl died after she was swept away in a creek that’s a popular swimming spot, authorities said.
Overnight lane closures scheduled on I-80/94 through Friday, INDOT announces
Drivers should anticipate delays if they plan on traveling on the Borman Expressway overnight this week.
Prosecutors seeking longer sentence in alleged murder of Portage woman
The enhancement, if approved, would apply to only one count and would add five to 20 years to Shaun Thompson’s sentence, prosecutors say.
Man killed at eatery was targeted by gunmen, police say
A 31-year-old man who was killed in a shooting that wounded four others at a Chicago restaurant had been targeted by gunmen who jumped out of a vehicle and opened fire, police said.
No new COVID-19 deaths, 90 new cases reported in Region
The Region saw no additional COVID-19-related deaths, and 90 new cases, on Monday, health officials reported.
Indiana coronavirus cases: 897 new cases, 5 additional deaths reported
New Indiana coronavirus cases and deaths reported on Monday, Aug. 31, by the Indiana State Department of Health.