Man stands trial for murder over fender bender
A defense attorney for Billy Cross Jr., 47, alleged his client shot victim Kylin Bursey, 33, in self-defense after he believed Bursey had a gun in his pants.
Month: May 2025
Palmateer reappointed to Regional Development Authority board
Randy Palmateer, business manager of the Northwestern Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council, will continue to represent Lake County at the RDA.
Lake Council blasts ‘false narrative’ that inspired Indiana property tax law
“I know that a lot of it was pushed by my own party in Indianapolis and I’ve expressed my displeasure with some of those folks directly,” said Councilman Randy Niemeyer.
10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, May 15 – May 18
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Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet
Inflation cooled for the third straight month in April even after some of Trump’s tariffs took effect, though economists and many businesses expect inflation will climb in the coming months.
Davich: Pope Leo XIV, an American-born global leader we can embrace
We have an American-born global leader in our lives who isn’t belching out divisive rhetoric or random nonsense or political power-grabs. We have a world leader — born and raised near our Region — whose vision pleads for kindness, unity…
‘Support without judgment:’ Gary’s new initiative for emergency housing
The initiative refers unhoused families who encounter the child welfare system, which might be the only reason they became involved with DCS in the first place.
Former Whiting Mayor Robert J. Bercik dies at age 87
Former City of Whiting Mayor Robert J. Bercik died Sunday at age 87. Bercik served as mayor from 1988 until 2003.
Hobart/Merrillville Joint Municipal Task Force holds its first meeting
The Hobart/Merrillville Joint Municipal Task Force had its inaugural meeting last Thursday to encourage collaboration, regional growth and improved public services.
More police officers dying in the line of duty
“Firearms-related fatalities have claimed the lives of 52 officers in 2024, which represents a 13% increase from the 46 officers killed by gunfire in 2023 and was the leading cause of death,” officials said.