Indiana broke federal law by not giving inmates mental health help, lawsuit says
The ACLU is leading a lawsuit against the state for allegedly failing to provide mental health services to people deemed unfit for trial.
Month: May 2022
Retired CHS swim coach airlifted following Ind. 49 crash, police say
A witness reportedly confirmed for police that Kevin Kinel had the green light and that the truck did not stop before colliding with Kinel’s vehicle.
Black faith leaders call for firing, prosecution of police involved in Whitfield death
Leaders in Indianapolis’ Black faith community on Monday said the officers involved in the death of Herman Whitfield III should be prosecuted.
Man dies after being shot in front of woman, children, Region police say
Police administered CPR on the unresponsive man until medics arrived, but he later was declared dead by the Lake County coroner’s office.
Vicky White dies after U.S. marshals catch her and escaped felon Casey White in Evansville
The investigation into the escape of inmate Casey White and disappearance of corrections officer Vicky White has drawn national headlines.
Judge accepts deal for Cleveland-Cliffs to pay $3 million fine, donate land to National Park after fish kill
A judge accepted an agreement under which Cleveland-Cliffs will pay a $3 million fine and donate land for the Indiana Dunes National Park after a chemical spill at its Burns Harbor Works steel mill, then owned by ArcelorMittal USA, caused…
Deputy prosecutor selected to serve in U.S. attorney’s office
Lake County Deputy Prosecutor Patrick Grindlay has been chosen to serve as special assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, the prosecutor’s office said.
Jared Fogle foundation’s ex-head calls himself ‘vile,’ gets 27 years for child exploitation
The man who led former Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle’s charitable foundation was sentenced Monday to 27 years in federal prison.
Merrillville backs additions at Aquinas
Architect Kevin Stuckwisch said Aquinas is experiencing growth, and the two additions would tie the existing buildings together and enhance safety at the school at 801 W. 73rd Ave.
Weekend shootings leave 3 injured in Region; police seeking tips
Witnesses were interviewed, and detectives continue to work on identifying suspects.