Pandemic slows reopening of Fiat Chrysler factory in Kokomo
KOKOMO — Fiat Chrysler has pushed back the reopening of a shuttered Indiana factory until late 2021, blaming delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Month: December 2020
Man says he’s stunned by his arrest in girlfriend’s beating death
Paul Jarosik was arrested Friday on a murder charge in the April 2 homicide of Michelle Brown, 46, at the apartment they shared in the 2100 block of Meadow Lane in Schererville, police said.
Man led chase on flat tire; crashes and attempts to enter second vehicle, police say
The driver, later identified as Timothy Hostetler, braked suddenly, causing his vehicle to slide sideways and he headed west on Ind.2.
Argument over who would watch kids erupts in shooting, records allege
Naula T. Francis, 18, put down the gun as she and others in group left the home, and the father used it to fire several shots at them from his porch as they drove away with his children, court records…
Indiana Gaming Commission set to decide fate of former Gary casino executives
The Indiana Gaming Commission is meeting Wednesday to consider taking unspecified action on the occupational gaming license of Rod Ratcliff, as well as the casino ownership stakes of Ratcliff and John Keeler.
Tony La Russa resolves DUI case, feels ‘deep remorse and regret’
The 76-year-old La Russa pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge to resolve misdemeanor drunken driving charges stemming from his arrest nearly 10 months ago on a freeway in metro Phoenix.
Bed shortages for homeless sheds light on Valpo affordable housing dispute
Each of the 300-square-foot apartments would include a sleeping and sitting room, kitchenette and bathroom for between $450 and $500 a month, said Paul Schreiner, executive director of Project Neighbors.
How Indiana Pacers stack up in improved Eastern Conference for 2020-21 season
Unlike in recent years when there wasn’t much depth after the first 5 or 6 teams, the East has gotten more competitive so the Pacers have it tougher.
Indiana’s workforce shrank by more than 40,000 in November
Indiana’s workforce shrunk by more than 40,000 in November, a sign the economy is struggling amid a pandemic that has killed more than 7,000 Hoosiers.
Indiana Farm Bureau selects Valparaiso senator as ‘Legislator of the Year’
The Indiana Farm Bureau has chosen a Northwest Indiana lawmaker as its “Legislator of the Year” for 2020.