NW Indiana buried by 18 inches of snow

A winter storm has dumped up to a foot and a half of snow on parts of northwestern Indiana, while a large swath of the state received between 6 inches and 8 inches of snow, creating hazardous road conditions.

Restaurant robbed at gunpoint in Portage Park

A restaurant was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday morning in Portage Park on the Northwest Side.

Woman dies in Porter County crash with semi

A 29-year-old Valparaiso woman died after crashing head-on with a semitrailer Monday afternoon in Porter County.

Video shows aftermath of house explosion in northwest Indiana

Bodycam footage was released Wednesday that shows the moments after a house exploded in September in Porter, Indiana.

Ex-northwest Indiana mayor faces retrial on bribery charge

A former northwestern Indiana mayor is facing a December retrial on a federal charge alleging that he solicited a bribe from two local businessmen.

Woman accidentally shoots self on Indiana Toll Road near Valparaiso

A 20-year-old woman accidentally shot her leg inside a stalled car last week on the Indiana Toll Road, prompting a nearby state trooper to apply a tourniquet to her.

Natural gas explosion suspected in fire that injured 7

A natural gas explosion is suspected in a house fire that injured seven people including a 3-year-old girl, authorities said Friday.

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.

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.