Explosion at East Chicago slag pit leaves cloud of smoke visible from Whiting, Lake Michigan
Slag is a highly volatile byproduct of steelmaking prone to exploding when mixed with water.
Driver killed in fiery crash on I-80
A driver was killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 80 Wednesday night near Lake Station, Indiana.
Gary man fired gun, ditched weapon before Evanston cops pulled him over: police
A Gary man who is a convicted felon was arrested last week after he shot a gun in Evanston, police said. Officers also discovered drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.
'All in Gary' cleanup campaign kicks off with Mayor Prince using an excavator
City crews and volunteers are sprucing up Gary’s main thoroughfares, including tearing down an old pool hall that has been an eyesore for a decade.
'All in Gary' cleanup campaign kicks off with mayor using an excavator
The mayor of Gary is not only rolling up his sleeves, but he got behind the controls of an excavator.
Families of victims who died from drug overdoses push for criminal charges against dealers
As overdose deaths skyrocket, so has the frustration for some families when their loved one’s death is not charged as a drug-induced homicide.
Families of victims who died from overdoses push for drug-induced homicide charges against dealers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates more than 100,000 Americans died from an overdose in 2021 — that’s a 15-percent increase from the previous year and that’s one overdose death every five minutes.
Woman attempted to withdraw money from bank account that wasn't hers: Hobart police
"Please help ID this low down fraudster," Hobart police said. She was driving a black Nissan Altima with Illinois license plates.
'Dirty dope dealers': 2 individuals arrested for selling illegal narcotics, Hobart police say
"If you plan on dealing illegal narcotics in the City of Hobart, expect a knock on your door when you least expect it!"
2 Illinois brothers flee Indiana cops in mom's car after throwing bottle out of window: police
Two brothers from Robbins fled Indiana police Monday morning when officers attempted to pull over their mother’s vehicle in Gary, authorities said.
Maxwell Kroll, Elijah Robinson murders: Gary man convicted in slayings of 2 teens
“All of this was over a gun,” Elijah Robinson’s father, Jonathan Robinson said. “Something that cost a few hundred dollars. Now, my son is gone forever.”
Wrong way driver killed, man injured in crash on Indiana Toll Road
A person died after driving the wrong way and crashing into another car early Thursday on the Indiana Toll Road.
Person killed in wrong way crash on Indiana Toll Road
A person died after driving the wrong way and crashing into another car early Thursday on the Indiana Toll Road.
Healthy infant girl surrendered at Indiana baby box
An infant girl was surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box in Hammond, Indiana earlier this month.
Gary PD announce new partnership with Indiana State Police
Gary is turning to Indiana State Police to help step up its police operations in a new partnership that was announced Monday morning.
Gary police announce new search for chief, partnership with Indiana State Police
Gary is turning to Indiana State Police to help step up its police operations in a new partnership that was announced Monday morning.
Gary officials announce new partnership between local police and Indiana State Police
Officials in Gary are turning to Indiana State Police to help step up its police operations.
Toddler airlifted to hospital after Gary crash
When officers arrived, they found that a 2001 GMC Yukon driven b a 40-year-old Hammond woman, and a 2015 Nissan Altima driven by a 59-year-old Gary man, had collided. All parties from both vehicles required medical attention. A toddler was airlifted to a Chicago hospital from the scene.
2 dead after fleeing from East Chicago police, crashing into cement planter
The Toyota Corolla lost control during the pursuit near Columbus Drive and Butternut Street. The vehicle then struck a cement planter and came to a stop. The driver and passenger had to be extricated.
Chicago man tased after leading Indiana police on chase in Gary
One officer said he saw the suspect toss a firearm in the air. Officers then deployed a taser on the suspect. A loaded handgun and loaded magazine were located near the scene, police said.