8 years for man who pleaded guilty in domestic shooting
Brian Campbell Jr., 26, assaulted the woman inside a Merrillville home in 2023 and would not let her leave. She ultimately escaped and called police.
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35 years for Hobart woman who shot and killed ex-boyfriend
Stasy Joiner, 35, made a last minute attempt to withdraw her guilty plea, but Lake Criminal Court Judge Salvador Vasquez denied the request, court records show.
Hobart mayor reports growth, voices optimism at State of the City address
Huddlestun, a Democrat who was elected mayor in 2023, pointed to data from his first year in office to paint a picture of growth, safety and abundance.
Merrillville police release photo of missing man
Robert T. Martinez has medical and mental issues that may require assistance, Merrillville police said.
Davich: Storm aftermath in Valparaiso turned strangers into neighbors
Within an hour after the storm-front ripped through our region, I walked around my neighborhood to survey the damage, then I drove around Valparaiso to talk with residents. “It’s the Midwest. It’s what we do,” Rose Brewer said as neighbors…
Murder trial opens for Chicago man connected to 1999 stabbing through DNA
McMoore’s DNA was identified as the likely DNA contributor when fingernail clippings from Lisa Anderson, 27, were first sent out for testing in May 2020.
Deaths of two people shot in Hammond bar deemed homicides
The Lake County coroner’s office has classified the deaths of the two Whiting residents killed Sunday morning in a mass shooting at a Hammond bar as homicides.
CP Community Foundation awards $166K in grants for south Lake County projects
Healthcare providers, arts organizations and municipal law enforcement will all be among the beneficiaries.
Porter County residents offered route to possible storm damage assistance
The option is only available at this time for Porter County residents and only for damage caused by Sunday’s storm.
Get Healthy; Carol Slager: Put whole foods first and add supplements as needed
When it comes to meeting nutritional needs, whole foods are generally the best source of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients.