Police apprehend five suspects in carjacking, shooting spree
Five suspects have been apprehended by local authorities following a string of incidents involving gun shots and carjacking.
Month: March 2025
Gary man admits he drove shooter from scene of woman’s 2010 murder-for-hire killing
Jamell Brooks Jr. pleaded guilty to his role as the getaway driver for Antoine Gates after Gates was paid to kill Jocelyn Blair inside a Gary restaurant.
3½ year sentence for Illinois man who attempted to hit trooper with truck on I-65
The plea was agreed upon for Thomas Sanhamel, 47, because he was suffering a serious mental health crisis when he attempted to strike the trooper in 2023.
Lake Democrats, Republicans elect county party leaders
Lake County Democrats elected a new leader Saturday while Republicans based in Indiana’s northwest corner opted to retain their county party chairman.
Get Healthy: What a fitness tracker can — and can’t — do for your wellness routine
With their ability to do everything from count steps and monitor heart rate to track sleep and tally calories, it’s little wonder that these wearable wonders have become ubiquitous.
Bird flu continues to hit Region, much of state
Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties are among those where the bug has been confirmed in wild birds, the state says.
Davich: Hard Rock Casino hit the jackpot in Gary: ‘We’ve exceeded all expectations’
“Business has definitely exceeded our expectations, from a gaming revenue perspective and from a non-gaming revenue perspective,” said Matt Schuffert, president of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. “Everything we are doing is being very well received …
Area hotel fire under investigation
“As responding units approached the scene, black smoke was visible, and evacuation efforts were already underway to ensure the safety of guests and staff,” firefighters said.
Seniors retiring to Indiana to be near family, tap its quality of life
As a real estate broker, Kristina Vega says people are drawn to Northwest Indiana for a variety of reasons. Yet she’s noticed a common thread among seniors.
Functional exercises help maintain muscle mass, mobility
Completing such everyday tasks as getting up from a chair or bending down to pick up objects done with ease in your 20s seem a bit more challenging in your senior years.