Craig Lyons

Longtime Lake County Councilwoman Elsie Franklin was remembered Monday for her dedicated public service. Franklin, 81, died Monday after an illness. Franklin has represented Lake County's 2nd District, which includes...

Gary voters Tuesday will decide whether Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will continue to be the Democratic candidate to lead the Steel City or if one of her eight challengers will take...

Three St. John town council candidates were cleared Saturday of allegations they induced voters by promoting a restaurant discount, but Lake County election officials may continue a probe into the...

Hammond officials are reviewing what will take Carson's place in the city's Woodmar section but want to make sure it is "right." The city is now reviewing four development proposals...

The Lake County Jail expects that the projected savings from privatizing food service for inmates could still net the county $1 million annually. The Lake County Board of Commissioners on...

The sentencing for the convicted former Portage mayor is being pushed three months as a federal judge weighs requests for acquittal or a new trial. Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen on...

Former six-term Sen. Richard Lugar was remembered Monday as an official who "set the bar for public leaders." Lugar, 87, died Sunday. Lugar was elected to six terms in the...

Gary and casino officials are readying to move the Majestic Star from Buffington Harbor and redevelop the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Indiana House of Representatives and Senate Wednesday passed legislation...