Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle is identified
She reportedly sustained multiple blunt force traumatic injuries in the incident.
Month: March 2025
‘It’s a tremendous honor’: Hammond Sports Hall of Fame inducts 6 new members
Approximately 350 people gathered to celebrate the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame’s 2025 induction class Tuesday night at the Civic Center.
Cedar Lake cops investigating after elderly woman discovered unresponsive in ditch; no foul play suspected
The circumstances that led to the woman’s death are under investigation, though police believe it to have been an accident with no evidence of a crime committed.
Man guilty of girlfriend’s murder, neglect of their 5 children
Samuel Edwards, 38, shot Ieisha Jefferson, 31, Dec. 27, 2022 with their children in the next room and fled the scene, never to contact his children again.
Outlook uncertain for Merrillville Town Court as council remains divided
Five members of the seven-member body told The Times that they plan to repeat the votes they cast last year on a second reading of an ordinance that would reverse plans to wind down court operations.
Strong winds, possible thunderstorms predicted across Region Friday, Saturday, NWS says
“There is high confidence in very strong non-thunderstorm winds Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon,” the NWS said. “There is medium confidence in the potential for severe thunderstorms Friday night.”
Man found in area water pit identified by coroner
CROWN POINT — The man found dead Monday in a water pit in the 3900 block of W. Ridge Road in Gary has been identified by the Lake County Coroner’s Office as 28-year-old Jay Sheets.
Get Healthy: Research raises questions of health benefits of alcohol while highlighting cancer risks
When Dr. Abraham Thomas looks at a glass of alcohol, he admits he views it a bit differently than the average person.
The unsavory aftertaste of online restaurant reviews: ‘Hard to not take things personal’
“In my humble opinion, it seems to be more adversarial than it used to be and that’s sad,” the restaurant owner said. “I honestly believe that every small restaurant owner wants nothing more than to satisfy their guests and we…
NWI farmers, and farm-to-school delivery programs, in ‘jeopardy’ following federal funding cuts
Federal grant freezes and budget cuts put local farmers and food access programs in jeopardy, the NWI Food Council warns.