Shooter who paralyzed estranged wife in 2020 sentenced to 16 years
Kevin L. Johnson, 43, went to the woman’s house to supposedly pursue a separation but saw her boyfriend upon arrival, which made him angry, records show.
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Crown Point man gets 135 months in prison, 5 years probation for child porn crimes
Adam Taylor, 45, admitted in November he sent at least four videos to a group chat that depicted minors engaging in sexually explicit acts — some of them infants and toddlers.
Gary airport announces $16.55M bond sale
The airport said that the funds will support “the construction of new hangars, renovations to the airport terminal, and an expanded cargo and logistics center.”
Driver charged with neglect after dog with frozen whiskers spotted in rear of pickup
The temperature at the time was 9 degrees, but the officer calculated that travelling at 55 mph in the open air translated to a feeling of minus 19 degrees.
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle is identified
She reportedly sustained multiple blunt force traumatic injuries in the incident.
‘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.”