Girl, 9, drowns at private campground in NW Indiana
A 9-year-old girl drowned Sunday while swimming at a private campground in Portage, Indiana.
Motorcyclist fleeing police dies in crash with semi in NW Indiana
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died early Thursday after crashing into the rear of a semitrailer while fleeing police in northwest Indiana.
Plainfield man drowns at Indiana Dunes National Park
A Plainfield man drowned Tuesday afternoon while swimming at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Indiana beaches packed with Illinois residents on Memorial Day
The beaches in Indiana were packed Monday and many of the visitors were Illinois residents.
Crestwood police officer charged with choking wife at Indiana campground
A south suburban Crestwood police officer has been charged with choking his wife until she lost consciousness in front of their children at a northwest Indiana campground.
Suburban Chicago police officer charged with battering wife and kids
An off-duty suburban Chicago police officer has been charged in Indiana with choking his wife to the point of unconsciousness as their three children looked on, according to court records.
Construction worker struck, killed by semi in NW Indiana
A construction worker was fatally struck by a semitrailer while stepping out of his vehicle Friday morning in northwest Indiana, according to police.
Restaurants, other businesses reopen in parts of Indiana
As many restaurants resumed in-person dining and some hair salons began reopening around Indiana on Monday, state officials said most businesses have been following restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.
3 die in NW Indiana crash
Three people from Valparaiso died in a crash Thursday, including a teenage boy and two 20-year-old women, in northwest Indiana.
Indiana town suing over Lake Michigan erosion that could 'totally destroy' homes and infrastructure
Ogden Dunes is suing over Lake Michigan shoreline erosion that could "totally destroy" homes and the town's infrastructure.
Bradley beats Valparaiso 80-66
Bradley beat Valparaiso 80-66 Sunday to win their second successive MVC Tournament crown.
Possibly drunk man crashes into liquor store
Police said a man from Valparaiso crashed into a liquor store Sunday morning when he was possibly already drunk.
Man charged with killing 91-year-old mother in Portage, Indiana
A man has been charged with murder after his 91-year-old mother was found dead Sunday with head trauma at their home in northwest Indiana.
Valpo 65, Illinois State 62
Valpo came back to beat Illinois State 65-62 Saturday.
Loyola Chicago 70, Valparaiso 68
Loyola Chicago beat Valparaiso 70-68 Sunday.
Missing 82-year-old Portage man found dead near Indiana Toll Road
Joseph W. Thomas was discovered by an Indiana Toll Road employee Monday afternoon in a small watery ditch near the toll plaza close to Willowcreek Road in Portage.
Child among 5 hospitalized after Portage park crash
Ten people were injured, including a child, after a crash Saturday in Portage Park on the Northwest Side.
Man accused of dragging Indiana state trooper with car
Darrell A. Loving, 30, is charged with felony counts of battery to law enforcement, resisting law enforcement and dealing cocaine and heroin, according to a statement from Indiana State Police.
2 arrested after wrong-way car nearly hits squad car on Indiana Toll Road
Two people were taken into custody after nearly hitting an Indiana State Police car while driving in the wrong direction on the Indiana Toll Road near Portage on Thursday.
Missing woman found dead after going with stranger to buy marijuana: police
Police say a missing woman in northwest Indiana was fatally shot during a robbery and “callously dumped” at an abandoned elementary school in Gary.