Hammond-Highland land swap complicated by 2013 tax sale
A long-forgotten recording error is the reason a Hammond man will lose a parcel of property he bought at a 2013 tax sale. The Highland Town Council at its recent...
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Griffith planners to weigh zoning changes for new store on Ridge Road
Griffith residents will have a chance to voice their opinion on a new business potentially coming to town at the next Plan Commission meeting. The business, Restaurant Depot, will seek...
Highland apartment building still unsafe for residents after fire, chief says
Victims of the Hampton-in-Highland fire Feb. 8 likely won’t ever be allowed back in the building to retrieve their belongings, an official said. Highland Fire Chief Bill Timmer has been...
Cosplayers, fans turn out for NWI Comic-Con in Schererville
Some people think a lot of sugar is too much, but at NWI Comic-Con, Autumn Walker and Chloe Hill couldn't believe there was any Sugar at all. The two young...
Crown Point High School senior who brought gun to school expected to be charged with felony: police
An 18-year-old student was arrested at Crown Point High School Friday afternoon for having a firearm on campus. Crown Point Assistant Police Chief Jim Janda said in a news release...
‘Recognize us’: East Chicago senator, Northwest Indiana residents react to hate crime bill changes
Sen. Lonnie Randolph, D-East Chicago, hit his palm on the lectern and raised his arms, his voice getting louder the longer he talked. “What do we have to do? What...
Financial study planned as town weighs bid for Griffith-Merrillville Airport partnership
The Griffith Town Council approved a bid to conduct an analysis of the Griffith-Merrillville Airport to decide if the town should enter a management agreement with the airport. The council...
Griffith says votes by two townships turning it down are not official
A Griffith councilman said the town’s bid to join another township is still in play, and denied Tuesday that North and St. John townships votes against the town’s request to...
Funding budget for Highland acquisitions remains at $2M
Highland’s Redevelopment Commission will not be getting more money for acquisitions at its Feb. 25 meeting. Instead, Redevelopment will be getting the same $2,043,229.55 it’s had in its account through...
Pet therapy program to make hospital stays a little fuzzier and cuddlier for patients at Franciscan Health Munster
Hospital stays are usually not what anyone would call "exciting" or "fun," but Wednesday afternoons promise be fuzzier and wigglier for patients at Franciscan Health Munster’s campus. Six members of...