Indiana to lift mask mandate amid concern: 'We're not ready'

Indiana’s governor announced Tuesday he would lift the statewide mask mandate and remaining COVID-19 business restrictions in two weeks.

New Gary casino set to open in mid-May

A new $300 million casino in northwestern Indiana is set to open in mid-May after delays.

More than 2,000 pounds of frozen pasta products recalled over lack of inspection

More than 2,000 pounds of meat and poultry ravioli and tortellini items made by Avanza Pasta are being recalled because they were made without inspection, the FSIS said.

Group calls for answers on dead birds near Indiana-Illinois lake

The deaths of several geese, ducks and other birds around a lake in northwestern Indiana and northeastern Illinois have environmentalists and some area residents seeking answers from officials.

Reckless driver sought for causing crash that took down expressway sign in NW Indiana

Police in northwest Indiana were searching for a reckless driver who allegedly caused a crash that took down an overhead sign on the Borman Expressway near Gary, critically injuring a driver.

After almost 67 years of marriage, husband and wife die within minutes of each in hospice

TRUE LOVE: At 10:15, Esther Ilinsky, 92, died. About 15 minutes later, her beloved husband Bill Ilinsky died. "It is so precious, so wonderful, such a heartwarming feeling to know they went together," their daughter said.

Former Portage mayor convicted for 2nd time on bribery charges

A former mayor of Portage, Indiana, was convicted on a bribery charge for the second time Friday for pocketing money from a local business in exchange for lucrative city contracts.

Ejected driver dies in rollover crash on I-80/94 near Gary

A 56-year-old driver died after losing control of a vehicle early Thursday and driving off the side of an Interstate 80/94 ramp in northwest Indiana.

U.S. Marshal’s officer shoots Hammond man who drove vehicle toward him: police

An officer with the U.S. Marshal’s Service shot a Hammond man who allegedly drove his vehicle at the officer Wednesday in the northwest Indiana city.

Sister Jean will travel to Indianapolis to cheer on Loyola Ramblers in NCAA tournament: report

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was considered to be Loyola-Chicago’s good luck charm when the Ramblers made it to the Final Four during the 2018 men’s basketball tournament and she hopes to work her magic once again.

Stimulus check argument led to quadruple murder, family claims

A man suspected of killing three adults and a child had pulled out a gun and opened fire following a heated argument over dividing a stimulus check, the family says.

Indiana boy, 14, arrested after missing girl, 6, found dead in woods

SHOCKING: A 14-year-old boy from Indiana has been arrested in connection to the death of a 6-year-old girl whose body was found in a wooded area.

Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer

Americans can likely expect to see the swarm across 15 states as the ground temperature warms, according to a mapping site from the University of Connecticut.

‘Men working’ sign prompts young sisters to call for gender equality

Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.

Body found 33 years ago in NW Indiana was Illinois woman

A body found more than 30 years ago in a northwestern Indiana wildlife area has been identified as that of an Illinois woman.

Man charged with murder in East Chicago stabbing

A man is facing murder charges after stabbing another man to death Sunday in East Chicago, Indiana.

1 killed, 2 injured in Gary crash

A person died and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Friday in Gary, Indiana.