Hoosiers requesting absentee ballots using flawed Democratic Party form still will receive ballots
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Election Division is directing county election officials to accept and fulfill absentee ballot requests for the Nov. 6 election even if the form submitted does not fully comply with state standards.
Work continues on case against Hobart father charged in 9-year-old daughter’s unintended shooting
CROWN POINT — Attorneys continued work Friday on the criminal case against a Hobart father charged in the unintended shooting of his 9-year-old daughter during a gun safety lecture in June 2017.
UPDATE: Gary mother accused of battering school employees free on bond, hours after arrest
GARY — A Gary mother accused of battering Marquette Elementary School employees Sept. 13 was free on bond Friday afternoon, hours after her arrest.
Franciscan to build new hospital in LaPorte
Franciscan Alliance is partnering with South Bend-based Beacon Health System to build a new hospital in LaPorte.
Gary employee fuel consumption under scrutiny during budget hearings
GARY — With budget talks underway, Gary City Council members have asked several department heads to get a handle on fuel consumption amid complaints of potential misuse and the city’s antiquated tracking system.
News briefs: Ivy Tech open house
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UPDATE: Sen. Donnelly tells The Times he supports, awaits FBI investigation on Kavanaugh
MUNSTER — U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., said he will await an FBI investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh before deciding whether to raise him to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Police investigating report of a gun at Lake Central High School; charges likely
ST. JOHN — Police said Thursday they are working closely with the Lake County prosecutor’s office and Lake Central School Corp. to investigate reports that a community member brought a gun onto the Lake Central High School campus.
Hammond police offer $25,000 reward for info leading to copper wire thieves
HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for the arrest and prosecution of the people responsible for a recent rash of wire thefts plaguing Northwest Indiana and neighboring Illinois communities.