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Kim McGee, organizer for Black Lives Matter-Gary, addresses the Dyer Town Council Thursday about a video of a police interaction with some young black men earlier this month.

Video of Dyer police frisking black males who were helping a friend’s broken-down truck prompts calls for investigation

August 22, 2019 at 4:15 a.m.

A local activist group is seeking answers from Town of Dyer officials over a June 6 incident in which Dyer police were recorded frisking a group of young African-American men...

Monster truck driver, Dave Rappach, of Youngstown, Ohio, signs autographs for young fans during a meet-and-greet at the 2017 Lake County Fair.

Lake County Fair announces new features

May 13, 2019 at 5:23 a.m.

The 166th Annual Lake County Fair will not only start earlier this year, but with some new features. Fair goers for the first time will get the chance to ride...

Hammond Economic Development Director Anne Anderson stands at the podium Tuesday with Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. for the groundbreaking at Oxbow Landing.

Oxbow Landing commerical growth continues

May 13, 2019 at 5:23 a.m.

An area that was once one of Hammond’s biggest eyesores has now almost completed its transformation into one of the city’s proudest accomplishments. City dignitaries on Tuesday gathered at Oxbow...

Griffith man accused of making online threats against police, Trump

May 13, 2019 at 5:22 a.m.

A Griffith man was arrested after he allegedly made threats over social media against several Griffith Police officers, as well as President Donald Trump, according to police. Patrick Mulligan, 35,...

Alternative materials sought for Crown Point sewer projects

May 13, 2019 at 5:22 a.m.

Crown Point’s sewers and other underground infrastructure are likely going to look different than they used to, thanks to tariffs imposed on international goods. Engineer Al Strong told the Board...

Second suspect surrenders in shooting of ATF agent in Gary

May 9, 2019 at 8:37 p.m.

The suspect reported by authorities to be at large following a shooting Thursday in which an undercover ATF agent was shot was in custody Saturday afternoon. Bernard Graham, 25, of...

New liquor permits allow Crown Point to shape its downtown

May 13, 2019 at 5:22 a.m.

Restaurateurs seeking a liquor license in Crown Point may be eligible for a deeply discounted one, provided their idea is new to the city. The city recently tapped into a...

Owner Brad Strom carries a piece of wood during restoration and renovation efforts at Crown Theatre in Crown Point on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Crown Theatre gets a second chance in the spotlight

May 13, 2019 at 5:21 a.m.

Between running the Lake County Government Complex cafeteria and having two boys under the age of 2, Brad Strom doesn't get much sleep these days. His new gig as the...

The Curiel family in Crown Point is hoping for the return of a concrete angel from the family's back yard.

Family hopes to retrieve stolen angel statue: ‘They are good people and don’t deserve this pain’

May 13, 2019 at 5:19 a.m.

A Crown Point woman awaiting the return of her angel discovered she has a few more angels in her neighbors. Carol Curiel said she and her family returned home May...

A veteran salutes during the Memorial Day Veterans Service at Calumet Park Cemetery on Sunday.

Those who paid the ultimate sacrifice remembered at Calumet Park Memorial Day service

May 13, 2019 at 5:17 a.m.

When Bill Drapac returned from finishing his enlistment duties in September 1969, he landed at O'Hare International Airport from an Atlanta layover a bit discombobulated. The East Chicago man said...

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