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Man sentenced to 60 years in 1999 Gary killing

May 13, 2019 at 1:09 a.m.

A high-ranking Chicago gang member was sentenced Thursday to 60 years in prison for what had been a cold case involving the kidnapping and execution-style murder of a Broadview, Ill.,...

Woman shot in head in Gary

May 9, 2019 at 8:12 p.m.

A woman was shot in the head late Thursday afternoon in Gary, according to police. Gary Police officers responded to the call at 4:50 p.m. in the 3700 block of...

Betsy Hunt, Liz Dommer and Nancy Johnson, from left, cheer at Flo's Kenwood Tap in Hammond's Hessville section after a play during the Cubs-Mets game Tuesday night.

Cubs fans in Hammond fire up for Game 3

May 13, 2019 at 1:09 a.m.

One New York Mets fan, Bill Laramie, dared to show up at Flo's Kenwood Tap in Hammond's Hessville section for the Cubs-Mets weekend matchup. On Tuesday, he texted Kenwood owner...

The apartment where a woman died early Tuesday was boarded up by Tuesday afternoon. The building at 1711 19th St. suffered minor smoke damage.

Woman, 64, killed in Whiting apartment fire

May 13, 2019 at 1:09 a.m.

A Whiting woman died trying to escape a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. Whiting Fire Chief Gus Danielides said his department received a 911 call around 3 a.m. Tuesday...

Police investigate rash of vehicle arsons

May 13, 2019 at 1:09 a.m.

A rash of vehicle arsons within two and half hours early Tuesday caught kept Hammond police and firefighters busy. No motive has been established yet for the arsons, Hammond Police...

Darren Vann's house on the 1400 block of East 50th Court in Gary remains boarded up.

Man raising slain woman’s son; waits for Vann trial

May 13, 2019 at 1:08 a.m.

A year after Teaira Batey was found dead in an abandoned Gary building, her fiance says he's doing the best he can for their young son, Trevon. Now 3, the...

Squad cars light up outside of Lake Central High School at the start of Thursday's Police Appreciation Day parade.

Local police departments lauded in parade, reception

May 13, 2019 at 1:07 a.m.

Law enforcement got the chance to bring out its big toys Thursday night as Tri-Town celebrated the police. The Lake County, Schererville, Dyer and St. John police departments paraded by...

Luann Stirlng, of Highland, dances to "Go Cubs, Go!" as soon as the last strike is called while Renee Welch, of Hammond, breathes a sigh of relief Tuesday night at Rodney's Sports Bar in Highland after the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 to win the National League Division Series 3-1.

Cubs fans savor the moment: ‘We don’t need no goat!’

May 13, 2019 at 1:07 a.m.

Rodney's Sports Bar patrons sat at rapt attention, staring at the big screens while waiting for the highly anticipated first Democratic presidential debate to start. Yeah, no. Just kidding. Due...

Town issues warning after aggressive hawk report

May 13, 2019 at 1:07 a.m.

Hawks sighted along the Calumet River trail last week haven't attacked any domestic animals or small children yet, but the Town of Highland is asking residents to keep a close...

Highland HIgh School Marching Trojan Pride does their routine during the fourth annual Festival of Bands at Highland High School in Highland, IN, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Brass tacks: Some area high school bands end season

May 13, 2019 at 1:06 a.m.

Many of the high school bands performing during the halftime of football games on Friday nights are warming up for their own competitions. Like the football teams that sweat under...

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