Region police involved in 2 fatal domestic call shootings
The St. John death was ruled a homicide by the coroner’s office, as was Saturday’s shooting by Gary police.
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Ex-Gary Mayor Jerome Prince ordered to pay $26K fine, serve probation in campaign fraud case
“You knew very well what you were doing,” a federal judge said to Prince before handing down the sentence. “The stain of a felony conviction is a harsh stain and will haunt you.”
Gary sports ‘icon’ dies leaving 56-year legacy of service
“(He was a) legend, who helped so many kids in all walks of life,” said son Earl Smith III.
Murder charge filed after son admits to causing death of his mother nearly 7 years later
Jamel Scott, 53, told investigators he threw his 78-year-old mother down two flights of stairs and left her in the basement for days.
One injured in St. John shooting stemming from domestic dispute
The information shared by officials remained limited Wednesday. It is still unclear who was involved in the struggle after police arrived and who shot the victim.
Merrillville approves tax abatement for new warehouse development
Dallas-based Crow Holdings previously brought a 1 million-square-foot Amazon warehouse to Merrillville.
Gary police shoot, kill man during domestic call
“The officers attempted to reason with him, asking him to put down the guns,” according to police.
Hobart student allegedly nabbed with unloaded gun on bus
“We commend the student who reported the issue for their maturity and quick thinking.”
Davich: New administration’s speeches blow dog whistles for fans, critics
Similar to the Bible, the inaugural addresses from Indiana Gov. Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith are open to interpretation. Their Hoosier supporters heard cultural dog-whistles for public commands. Their watchdog critics heard echoes from a century a…
Get Healthy: Hammond YMCA explodes onto scene with 120,000 square feet of fitness, instruction and fun
It’s bigger. It’s better. And it’s calling to members old and new. It’s the new Hammond Family YMCA, part of the Crossroads Y network.