Chief, patrolmen remember late Munster police officer Ryan Perez as a ‘cop’s cop’
“He was just that guy that was always able to laugh, no matter what was going on, no matter how stressed he was,” Dan Croyle said of Ryan Perez.
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12 Years at GNL: Jenny Craig-Brown’s favorite interviews
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Gary man wanted for April homicide arrested after brother’s charges dropped in same case
Murder charges for the same homicide against Thompson’s brother, Maurice, were dropped last month after the state said it could not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Gary man convicted of killing father in front of victim’s children sentenced to 75 years in prison
Terry Horton Jr., 27, maintained his innocence as he was sentenced for the May 7, 2022 drive-by murder of Nehemiah Martin, 25.
Lake County judge suspended 30 days for sexual harassment
Judge Calvin Hawkins will be suspended without pay beginning March 31. He’ll be restored to his judicial role April 30, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.
TV co-host sworn in as Merrillville’s first auxiliary police officer
“Lawrence will be working closely with us to amplify our story, ensuring that the public understands who we are, what we stand for and how we serve our community,” police said.
Davich: The heavenly story behind the ‘Hell is Real’ billboard on I-65
Maybe you’ve driven past this billboard-styled sign along Interstate 65 near Hebron, stating, HELL IS REAL, JESUS IS REAL. But do you know how it got there, and why? “We thought it was something to see instead of that huge…
Culinary anthropology chef “stoked” for expanded second season
Chef Erik Hinds hopes to expand his award-winning “culinary anthropology” program in its second year, with an eye on mushrooms.
Former Crown Point High School student could face charges after alleged school threat
Administrators at the high school were made aware of the threat, allegedly made on Snapchat, at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. The nature of the threat was unclear.
Work to narrow Hammond’s Kennedy Avenue to start Monday
Between the Indiana Toll Road and 164th Place, Kennedy Avenue’s four existing travel lanes will be replaced with one lane in each direction, one dedicated turn lane between them, a parking lane, and a bike lane.