Indiana teen discharges officer's weapon during struggle after trying to leave school early: police
An Indiana teen who tried to leave school early got into a struggle with police and pulled the trigger of the officer's gun, according to Hammond Police.
'A Christmas Story' cast to reunite in Hammond to celebrate 40th anniversary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the beloved holiday classic, "A Christmas Story."
Chicago-area couple used children to help steal items from Oak Brook Macy's store: prosecutors
A Chicago-area couple has been arrested after allegedly using children to help steal merchandise from the Oak Brook Macy's store.
NW Indiana city enacts midnight gas station closure ordinance to curb crime
Beginning Wednesday night, most gas stations in Hammond, Indiana will have to close from midnight to 5 a.m.
2 drivers airlifted after crash in NW Indiana, another charged with DUI
Several people were injured, and two drivers were airlifted to hospitals in Chicago after a crash in Hammond, Indiana Saturday morning.
Iowa Amber Alert subject located in Indiana: 14-year-old Nina Williams found safe
The subject of an Amber Alert in Iowa was located in Hammond, Indiana, on Wednesday night.
Hammond man charged with having materials showing child sex abuse
A Hammond man was charged after a months-long investigation by the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Artillery shell discovered in Hammond prompts road closures
A bomb scare in Hammond, Indiana closed roads and had homeowners on edge Sunday.
Horseshoe in Hammond affected by recent ransomware attacks targeting casinos
Caesars, which is the parent company of several Indiana casinos, including the Horseshoe in Hammond, recently revealed that the personal information of its loyalty club program members was compromised in the attack.
Former Illinois DCFS employee, 14 others indicted in $3.2M fraud scheme
A former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services social worker and 14 individuals have been charged for their alleged involvement in a scheme to fraudulently acquire $3.2 million in state funds designated for childcare services.
Boy changing tire on I-80 struck by detached wheel
A boy was hospitalized for potentially life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a wheel on I-80 Tuesday morning.
Hammond gas stations to close overnight due to rise in violent crimes
Gas stations in Hammond, Indiana will now be required to close overnight in response to an uptick in crime across the city.
Final month of summer brings threat of extreme weather to Chicago, historical data shows
Only a few more weeks left of summer but this is no time to let our guard down when it comes to severe weather in the Chicago area.