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Matt Muchowski, of the American Federation of Government Employees, leads a protest at federal plaza in Chicago against the partial federal government shutdown on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.

Few furloughed workers reaching out to townships, but Northwest Indiana officials ready to help

May 13, 2019 at 6:36 a.m.

Township offices in Lake and Porter counties are bracing themselves for what may be a deluge of federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown by the end of the...

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott reviews the results of soil data samples taken by HDEM.

Hammond: Sediment, water testing planned for north side of George Lake

May 13, 2019 at 6:34 a.m.

The City of Hammond said it’ll conduct more testing on areas where swans have been found dead, even though samples it’s taken so far reveal a lead level deemed “low-risk”...

Participants walk down Sohl Avenue in Hammond early Monday.

Marchers greet day with King Day memorial event in Hammond

May 13, 2019 at 6:34 a.m.

When people make their pilgrimage honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in Hammond next year, the route will be a little longer. Some upgrades to the city’s Martin Luther King Jr....

Former Griffith Police Sgt. Marlene Starcevich uses photos to recall events from her time on the force.

‘She fought for her rights’: Griffith’s first female cop retires after nearly 30 years

May 13, 2019 at 6:30 a.m.

Griffith Police Sgt. Marlene Starcevich has ensured her legacy — particularly her sense of humor — would live on in the department upon her retirement. A master prankster, Starcevich, 61,...

Empty Highland storefronts attracting new businesses

May 13, 2019 at 6:33 a.m.

A former Highland mainstay for children’s clothing could be poised to become a dentist office, should the Highland Plan Commission see fit. Munster Dentist Kurt Pramuk is seeking to purchase...

Imperfect Produce Head of Operations Neil Neufeld, center left, explains the company's business model shortly before drivers delivered its first Northwest Indiana shipment.

Food service opens in NWI with 3,000-pound Food Bank donation

May 13, 2019 at 6:29 a.m.

Food delivery service Imperfect Produce, whose name couldn't be more, well, perfect, offered its Northwest Indiana customers a sort of challenge. Tony Masco, vice president of Midwest operations for Imperfect,...

Merrillville man accused of trying to kill his nephew: court documents

May 13, 2019 at 6:30 a.m.

A Merrillville man has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery, among other charges, in connection with the Thursday shooting of his nephew in Gary, according to court documents....

A nurse prepares a flu shot as Northwest Indiana is beginning to see the first cases of the season.

Franciscan limits visitors as preemptive strike against flu

May 13, 2019 at 6:29 a.m.

Holiday houseguests may have left, but flu — the one no one wants — is in season and at least one Northwest Indiana health-care system is working to shorten its...

Polar Plunger Amanni Escalante reacts to the cold waters of Lake Michigan after taking a dunk during the annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge in Ogden Dunes on Tuesday.

Plungers add ice to New Year in annual Lake Michigan dip

May 13, 2019 at 6:27 a.m.

At the annual Anderson family Polar Bear Plunge in Lake Michigan, people get awards for all manner of feats that occur to Plunge Mistress Elsie Anderson as she stands atop...

Expectations for 2019 complex, simple for some NWI residents

May 13, 2019 at 6:28 a.m.

The national divisiveness and a lack of empathy is on Val Miller’s mind as he begins 2019. “New Year's always brings new hope, so I'm looking forward to hitting personal...

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