State program helps unemployed find jobs
Demire Lee sat anxiously in the corridor waiting for her job interview to begin. "Ms. Lee?" the employer from Hospitality Services Group said as she poked her head out the...
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Bison roam Indiana prairie
As a herd of bison grazes on a small hilltop, spectators recorded the scene with their cellphones and examined them with binoculars. "I love nature and it's remarkable to have...
Northwest Indiana police sent to help rising pipeline conflict in North Dakota
As sustained protests continue over the scheduled construction of an oil pipeline in North Dakota, Northwest Indiana law enforcement officers were dispatched to North Dakota to assist in efforts to...
Long-ago rescue of toddler haunts Gary man
As Fletcher Franklin walked briskly through the winter darkness, he heard what he initially believed was a cat whimpering. "It was freezing outside and there was ice on the ground,"...
Trump-Pence campaign stops in Griffith
With the presidential race entering its final weeks, the Trump-Pence Indiana campaign is concluding a statewide tour, hoping to ramp up support and publicity for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump...
Slager, O’Donnell square off again
After an extremely close election four years ago, incumbent Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, and Democrat Thomas O'Donnell are once again going head-to-head hoping to serve as the voter's choice for...
Body cameras discussed at council meeting
The possibility of equipping police officers with body cameras surfaced at Wednesday's Schererville Town Council meeting. While there wasn't a formal proposal to purchase body cameras, Council Vice President Tom...
Former players set sights on eye care in Gary school visit
A group of Gary students stared in awe as they huddled around the two former Major League Baseball players. "Why are you nervous," Kenny Lofton asked one of the students....
Priest hopes 8-year-old blessing building championships for Cubs
The Rev. James L. Greanias paces as he explains myriad Chicago Cubs memorabilia that adorn the walls in his church office. There's an indelible smile on his face as he...
Descendants of Nat Turner honored in Gary
Shanna Batten held back tears as she reflected on the legacy of Nat Turner, a descendant and anti-slavery freedom fighter who spearheaded a violent revolt in 1831. "Today has been...