Gary officials: 4 recent murders do not appear to be random

The City of Gary is assuring the public about safety Tuesday following three fatal shootings in less than two hours this past week.

NW Indiana refinery to pay $2.75 million in air pollution case

BP, one of the world’s largest oil companies, agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle accusations that its massive Northwest Indiana refinery repeatedly broke the law by polluting the air.

Gary officials voice concern, opposition over new state police ordinances

"We have hope for your future, for your kids. We want the schools to reopen and become vibrant, for economic development to begin, for violence to go down, for young Black men to quit being murdered," said State Police Supt. Douglas Carter. "I know I don't look like that, but it doesn't mean I don't care about you."

Gary officials respond to police reform debate
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After reviewing all aspects of the department, state police drafted 17 ordinances ? many of which relate to the authorities of the police chief and shift power from the Police Civil Service Commission to the chief, who is appointed by the mayor.

Man killed, 4 children injured in high-speed Hammond crash

One man was killed and four children were injured in a high-speed crash Monday evening in Hammond, Indiana.

Celebrating Labor Day weekend at the beach Sunday? Stay out of Lake Michigan

The “High Swim Risk" area stretches from Northwest Indiana through Chicago all the way through Lake County to Kenosha and Racine Counties in Wisconsin.

NW Indiana sheriff's officer charged with stalking ex-domestic partner

A Lake County, Indiana sheriff's officer was charged Tuesday with using police resources to stalk and harass his former domestic partner.