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.
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.
Police looking for teens believed to have stolen 10 puppies from Hammond pet store
Police are hoping to locate two teenagers believed to have stolen 10 puppies from a pet store late Sunday night in Hammond, Indiana.
Police are hoping to locate two teenagers believed to have stolen 10 puppies from a pet store late Sunday night in Hammond, Indiana.
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."
"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
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.
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.
Smash-and-grab burglar hits Northwest Indiana salon, steals cash register
Police are investigating a smash-and-grab burglary Thursday at a salon in Munster, Indiana.
Police are investigating a smash-and-grab burglary Thursday at a salon in Munster, Indiana.
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.
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.
The “High Swim Risk" area stretches from Northwest Indiana through Chicago all the way through Lake County to Kenosha and Racine Counties in Wisconsin.
Lake Street Beach closed in Gary after mysterious substance found in water
Lake Street Beach in Gary, Indiana is temporarily closed ahead of Labor Day weekend.
Lake Street Beach in Gary, Indiana is temporarily closed ahead of Labor Day weekend.
BP Whiting refinery to restart operations soon after fire
The site provides fuel to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana.
The site provides fuel to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana.
BP Whiting refinery to restart operations soon after fire
The site provides fuel to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana.
The site provides fuel to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana.
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.
A Lake County, Indiana sheriff's officer was charged Tuesday with using police resources to stalk and harass his former domestic partner.
Police: 2 killed in high-speed crash on I-80 in Indiana's Lake County
Indiana State Police say two people are dead following a multi-car crash on I-80 early Sunday morning.
Indiana State Police say two people are dead following a multi-car crash on I-80 early Sunday morning.
3 Chicago men robbed Dick's Sporting Goods in NW Indiana, rammed getaway vehicle into police car: sheriff
The three men were trying to leave in a getaway car when Schererville police arrived. The suspects allegedly rammed their car into a police patrol car, and police opened fire.
The three men were trying to leave in a getaway car when Schererville police arrived. The suspects allegedly rammed their car into a police patrol car, and police opened fire.
Robbery suspect shot outside Dick's Sporting Goods in Schererville; 3 suspects taken into custody
The Lake County Sheriff said that three robbery suspects were trying to leave in a getaway car when Schererville police arrived. They rammed their car into a police patrol car. Police opened fire, hitting one of the robbery suspects.
The Lake County Sheriff said that three robbery suspects were trying to leave in a getaway car when Schererville police arrived. They rammed their car into a police patrol car. Police opened fire, hitting one of the robbery suspects.
Gary woman calls for awareness in Chicago as her grandson's been missing for 7 years
New renderings from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children show what they believe King Walker would look like at 9 years old.
New renderings from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children show what they believe King Walker would look like at 9 years old.
Chicago man who went missing after boat accident in Lake Michigan found dead
During an investigation, it was determined that the man was one of two boaters who went missing on July 27 in Lake Michigan after a boating accident.
During an investigation, it was determined that the man was one of two boaters who went missing on July 27 in Lake Michigan after a boating accident.
Hammond mayor shuts down basketball courts due to violence
Two back-to-back shootings, one of them fatal, has prompted Hammond's mayor to pull the rims off the basketball courts at MLK Park.
Two back-to-back shootings, one of them fatal, has prompted Hammond's mayor to pull the rims off the basketball courts at MLK Park.
Hammond mayor pulls basketball rims down at MLK Park after 2 shootings, 1 person killed
"To see the violence taking place at this park is disheartening and I think we need a time-out, so to speak, and let the situation calm down," said Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott.
"To see the violence taking place at this park is disheartening and I think we need a time-out, so to speak, and let the situation calm down," said Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott.
Hammond shuts down basketball courts after violence surge
Following a recent spate of violence, the mayor of Hammond has made the decision to shut down the basketball courts at MLK Park.
Following a recent spate of violence, the mayor of Hammond has made the decision to shut down the basketball courts at MLK Park.
Hobart police search for 4 suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars from beauty store
“For the most part, the female suspects are all wearing solid colors, please help identifying them, so we can see what they look like in Lake County Jail stripes,” the police department said on Facebook.
“For the most part, the female suspects are all wearing solid colors, please help identifying them, so we can see what they look like in Lake County Jail stripes,” the police department said on Facebook.