Chesterton plan commission gets first look at new comprehensive plan
Chesterton residents would support some growth but are protective of preserving their community's small-town charm.
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Judge denies man’s request to dismiss charges in 1994 attempted murder case
Fred R. Pewitt, after serving more than 30 years on a murder and kidnapping conviction out of Jasper County, will still be tried in Porter County for firing a gun...
Special prosecutor appointed in ex-Chesterton police officer Flock case
LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan has been appointed as a special prosecutor to determine if an ex-Chesterton police officer will face criminal charges over data access from Flock cameras.
Crashes and future growth drive Ind. 49 intersection project
On their way to a public hearing on a proposed solution for a problematic Chesterton intersection, Indiana Department of Transportation officials encountered the aftermath of a serious crash at that...
State police to investigate ex-Chesterton police officer for Flock camera data access
Indiana State Police will investigate whether there were potential criminal violations by a Chesterton police officer who resigned after being confronted about accessing license plate reader data.
It’s the last call for the Chesterton/Porter police dispatch center
The two dispatchers just before 6 a.m. Tuesday went on the air to deliver an emotional final radio transmission for the Chesterton/Porter joint police dispatch center.
Town of Porter banning semis in its downtown
Semi-trailer trucks will be restricted from traveling on Lincoln Street in Porter unless they are making deliveries to downtown businesses.
ICE detainee who jumped from moving vehicle found after search in Porter
A 19-year-old Hispanic man in shackles escaped from an ICE vehicle rolling down Interstate 94, triggering a five-hour manhunt before he was caught in a wooded area in Porter near...
INDOT wants to address dangerous Ind. 49 intersection in Chesterton
The crashes on Ind. 49 at the Porter County Road 950 N./Calumet Avenue crossover could be alleviated through an intersection improvement proposed by INDOT.
Chesterton Town Council approves resolution calling for BP to end lockout
Chesterton's Town Council has joined other Northwest Indiana communities in approving a resolution calling on BP to end its lockout against United Steelworkers.