Hobart City Council advances rezone for proposed data center
The item received a favorable recommendation from the city’s plan commission earlier this month, but the proposal has drawn opposition from some Hobart residents.
Month: January 2025
Region police involved in 2 fatal domestic call shootings
The St. John death was ruled a homicide by the coroner’s office, as was Saturday’s shooting by Gary police.
Ex-Gary Mayor Jerome Prince ordered to pay $26K fine, serve probation in campaign fraud case
“You knew very well what you were doing,” a federal judge said to Prince before handing down the sentence. “The stain of a felony conviction is a harsh stain and will haunt you.”
Gary sports ‘icon’ dies leaving 56-year legacy of service
“(He was a) legend, who helped so many kids in all walks of life,” said son Earl Smith III.
Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas gives 2025 State of the City Address
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Murder charge filed after son admits to causing death of his mother nearly 7 years later
Jamel Scott, 53, told investigators he threw his 78-year-old mother down two flights of stairs and left her in the basement for days.
One injured in St. John shooting stemming from domestic dispute
The information shared by officials remained limited Wednesday. It is still unclear who was involved in the struggle after police arrived and who shot the victim.
Merrillville approves tax abatement for new warehouse development
Dallas-based Crow Holdings previously brought a 1 million-square-foot Amazon warehouse to Merrillville.
Gary police shoot, kill man during domestic call
“The officers attempted to reason with him, asking him to put down the guns,” according to police.
Hobart student allegedly nabbed with unloaded gun on bus
“We commend the student who reported the issue for their maturity and quick thinking.”