Cops arrest East Chicago man wanted in multiple states
Eric Tyner, 23, was wanted in Illinois for kidnapping and was charged in Indiana on Sunday with criminal confinement, resisting law enforcement and reckless driving.
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Hobart advances Patriot Park development with rezone vote
“It’s been a long time coming,” Mayor Josh Huddlestun told the council, “and I’m excited to see where this takes us.”
Charge dropped against Munster babysitter in shaken baby case
Double jeopardy laws prevent prosecutors from taking the case back to trial after a jury offered a not guilty verdict on one charge and deadlocked on the other.
$20 million proposal to expand Valpo’s downtown park sparks instant opposition | Davich
The proposed project could cost upwards of $20 million, expanding Central Park Plaza to the east by removing two buildings housing eight businesses and more than 50 employees. Public backlash was almost immediate after plans were leaked: “The city plan…
Hobart mulling updates to rules on backyard chickens
After hearing from a group of residents who extolled the benefits of keeping chickens and the council elected to table a draft ordinance addressing the issue.
1 injured in East Chicago shooting; suspect in custody
The city’s Indiana Harbor section had already seen multiple shootings in 2025, two of them fatal, in what has been a busy year so far for the area.
Police warn of E-ZPass text scam
“Phishing scams are designed to create a sense of panic, catching the receiver off guard and causing them to react before thinking,” officials said.
Divided Gary council approves Beckman School rezone
The move disappointed city residents who had urged the council to reject the proposal, arguing that the new facility would negatively impact surrounding residential areas.
Ross Township clarifies marshal plan: ‘We’re not starting a police department’
Township Trustee Eric Blackmon Sr. clarifies marshal system is for asset protection only, not a competing police force.