Police warn against shooting guns into the air on New Year’s Eve
Under a 2022 city ordinance, firing a gun in Hammond without legal justification is considered a civil nuisance punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 for each offense.
Month: December 2024
After Winfield, West Porter fire territory plans collapse again, officials mulling options
Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons residents will be without a fire territory for the time being after Winfield Township and the West Porter Fire Protection District pulled out of negotiations.
Davich: Indiana State Prison execution injects doubt over death penalty necessity
In 1994, 80% of Americans favored the death penalty. A similar poll this month showed that only 53% of respondents favor the death penalty for murder. But if a murderer killed any of my loved ones, I would want him…
Weddings, dumplings and buscias: Pierogi Drop and Crown Point Ball Drop to ring in New Year
Giant hot dogs. Weddings. A pierogi so big it could crush a Buick. New Year’s Eve is going to get wild in the Region.
Merrillville police find, arrest man wanted for recent carjacking
Tramell Rogers was charged in November with felony armed robbery and auto theft, online court records show. A judge issued a warrant for Rodgers’ arrest on Nov. 22.
Hammond shooting leaves 1 dead; suspect still at large, police say
“Residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately,” police said.
Lake County officials sworn in ahead of Jan. 1 start of new terms
Taking the oath of office Friday afternoon were Lake County Commissioner Mike Repay; Lake County Surveyor Bill Emerson Jr.; and Lake County Recorder Gina Pimentel.
No evidence of trauma in missing Valparaiso woman’s death, coroner says
The autopsy results are preliminary because toxicology is still pending, Lake County Coroner David Pastrick said.
A recap of the 2024 Good Life Awards
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Officials hope morning autopsy will explain death of Porter County woman
“She parked her car on private property was told to leave and took off on foot running north,” according to a social media post about her disappearance.