Murder suspect escapes from prisoner van in Gary, Indiana

Authorities in northwest Indiana are searching for a murder suspect who escaped from a prisoner van Monday in Gary, Indiana.

US executes Louisiana truck driver who killed 2-year-old daughter, second execution this week

The Trump administration continued its unprecedented series of post-election federal executions Friday by putting to death a Louisiana truck driver who severely abused his 2-year-old daughter for weeks in 2002, then killed her by slamming her head repeatedly against a truck’s windows and dashboard.

Trump administration plans second execution in as many days

The Trump administration plans to continue its unprecedented series of post-election federal executions Friday.

Man killed after exchanging gunfire with Lake County Sheriff's lieutenant: police

A 59-year-old lieutenant assigned to the Lake County Sheriff's Department Civil Division was wounded while executing a court-ordered seizure of property in Gary, Ind. on Thursday around noon.

Indiana reinstating surgery limits amid COVID-19 surge

Indiana’s hospitals will have to postpone elective surgeries starting next week under an order the state’s governor said Wednesday was needed to free up hospital capacity amid steep recent increases in serious COVID-19 illnesses.

Waves up to 14 feet high expected to flood lakeshore through Tuesday

Residents of Chicago and NW Indiana are being urged to avoid the lakefront as a dangerous combination of gusts and large waves pummels the shores of Lake Michigan.

Wintry weather, flooding expected in Indiana and Illinois

Weather officials are predicting a blast of wintry weather and lakeshore flooding in parts of Indiana and Illinois and warning travelers to take precautions.

Chicago man allegedly dragged 2 NW Indiana officers with SUV

A Chicago man faces nearly a dozen felony charges after he allegedly dragged two police officers with an SUV, running over one of them, as they investigated a disturbance at a northwestern Indiana home.

Hammond mayor wants to sell raw water to Joliet

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. wants to sell water from the Indiana city to Joliet in neighboring Illinois.

Indianapolis Colts beat Green Bay Packers 34-31 in overtime

The Indianapolis Colts forced a game-changing fumble less than a minute into overtime for a 34-31 victory over Green Bay. 

Gordon Ramsay donated $50G to late 'MasterChef Junior' star Ben Watkins' medical treatment

Celebrity chef and "MasterChef" judge/producer, Gordon Ramsay, donated $50,000 towards "MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins' medical treatment before his tragic death, Fox News can confirm. 

Cop who shot, killed Rashad Cunningham will not face charges

The Gary, Indiana, police officer who fatally shot a 25-year-old Black man in August 2019 will not face criminal charges.

Silver Alert declared for 17-year-old female out of Indiana

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department declared a Statewide Silver Alert on Thursday night for a 17-year-old female from Columbia City, Ind.

Missing Gary man found safe

A 29-year-old man reported missing from Gary, Indiana, has been located safely.

Gary cop shoots police dog during armed carjacking arrest

A Gary, Indiana, police officer shot a police dog Monday as officers tried to arrest a suspect in an armed carjacking.

NCAA in talks with Indianapolis to host all of March Madness

The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and is in talks with Indianapolis to be the host city.