Month: January 2024
Jury finds man guilty of murdering 29-year-old in 2022
Ray Dampier, 44, shot Devonte Brown because Brown and his girlfriend would not let them hold their 6-week old baby, prosecutors said.
Merrillville apartment fire displaces at least a dozen families
The Town opened the Dean and Barbara White Community Center to residents who were affected by the fire Saturday afternoon.
Hammond home prices have soared by 82% over last five years as city has become destination for starter homes, historic properties
Hammond’s median sales price has soared by 82% over the last five years. Last year, a four-bed, four-bath home near Purdue University Northwest sold for a record $615,000. “It’s crazy how it changed on a dime,” a Realtor said.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Velvet Tiki Lounge, Covo Mediterranean Grill, and Jet’s Pizza opening; Cousins Subs, Pita Pit and Ava Michael Beautique closing
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Velvet Tiki Lounge, Covo Mediterranean Grill, and Jet’s Pizza opening; Cousins Subs, Pita Pit and Ava Michael Beautique closing
‘A Christmas Story’ cast reunion drew record attendance, visitors from 28 states, leading SSCVA to consider future events
Ralphie and the Gang Come Home, a reunion of the cast of the holiday classic “A Christmas Story,” broke the attendance record for the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond and draw visitors from 28 states.
Davich: Dear Bears brass, for Jack Concannon sake, please draft Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears should draft USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick but also keep Justin Fields, a rare historical blessing for fans.
Dig the Dunes plans John Prine tribute, other winter events
Dig The Dunes is planning a John Prine Tribute concert and other winter events.
Psychic Matt Fraser to perform at Hard Rock Casino
The psychic Matt Fraser will perform at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary.
Region researchers publish journal article on microplastic pollution in Hammond
Researchers have been studying microplastic pollution in George Lake for almost three years.