Judge pushes Portage mayor’s corruption trial to January
A federal judge on Friday delayed the corruption case against Mayor James Snyder and a Portage tow operator that was initially set to start Tuesday. Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen decided...
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Lake council gives juvenile detention officers pay increases
County officials hope a round of pay increases will stunt turnover at the Lake County Juvenile Detention Center. The Lake County Council on Thursday approved the pay increases for juvenile...
Three of eight charges against Lake councilman dismissed
Prosecutors Friday dismissed three charges against Lake County Councilman Jamal Washington, and defense attorneys aim to have the whole case tossed. Special prosecutor Stanley Levco asked a judge to dismiss...
Lake County still working on regulations for shooting, target practice
Lake County is moving forward with a set of regulations to address residents’ concerns about unsafe target practice and shooting. The Lake County Council continues to work an ordinance that...
White Lodging plans new $350 million development in Merrillville
A new $350 million development is being planned by White Lodging at the site formerly occupied by the Radisson and Star Plaza Theatre. White Lodging announced Wednesday it plans a...
County ends HR contract, starts vehicle replacement program
Lake County will end a contract for human resources services after a department was created to handle those same functions. The Lake County Board of Commissioners notified Shared Resource Solutions,...
Griffith votes to split from Calumet Township
The Town of Griffith for almost a decade have sought to split from Calumet Township, and Tuesday it could finally happen. Griffith voters opted to split from Calumet Township, with...
13 candidates vie for Lake Superior Court judge vacancy
Thirteen candidates made their cases Tuesday in hopes of becoming the next Lake Superior Court judge. The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission held interviews throughout the day Tuesday at the...
Hammond judge questioned over legal residence outside of city
Hammond’s city judge set her eyes on a new appointment with Lake County Superior Court, but questions arose as to whether she had the proper residency to occupy her current...
Griffith voters to decide on split from Calumet Township Tuesday
If Griffith residents want to secede from Calumet Township, town officials say it’s now or never. Griffith voters on Tuesday will decide whether to split from Calumet Township. The Town...