Month: April 2024
Man pleads ‘let me leave’ on 911 call during knife attack, Portage police say
The accused claimed the man was the aggressor and she armed herself with the knife out of self defense, according to police.
JOHN DOHERTY: A brighter spotlight on concussions
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association released updated guidelines on how best to manage one injury – sport-related concussion.
219 News Now: Region Man Arrested in Last Week’s I-65 Shooting, Police Say
Here’s your 219 News Now for April 2, 2024.Region Man Arrested in Last Week’s I-65 Shooting, Police Say. Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com.
Man released from jail holds gun to woman’s head, chases her on moped, Portage cops say
Police said they recovered the 9mm handgun the accused reportedly pointed at the woman’s head while threatening to kill her and found it was loaded.
Davich: Medication abortion debated in oral arguments of highest court and Region residents
“The people who don’t support abortion in any way would never support either medication, so I don’t think it will ultimately make a difference,” said a woman who used both drugs at 28.
Passed out driver thought she was in a different city, Portage cops say
She admitted to have been drinking alcohol and was later found to have a blood-alcohol level of 0.144%, which is nearly twice the legal limit for drinking and driving.
Beyoncé shouts out Gary in new album, has family ties to Steel City
Beyoncé, one of the world’s biggest entertainers, caused a stir in Northwest Indiana when she shouted out Gary on her new album.
‘Walkable USA’ documentary to screen at Indiana Welcome Center
The new “Walkable USA” documentary that’s been on Lakeshore PBS several times will screen for the public Wednesday.
Nope, Trader Joe’s still not coming to Region
In what’s become an almost annual tradition in Northwest Indiana, the Region was promised a Trader Joe’s on April Fool’s Day.