Extra-alarm fire reported at Gary towing yard

Crews are at the scene of a large fire Monday morning at a scrap yard in Gary, Indiana.

New COVID restrictions on crowd sizes in effect in Indiana

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's new coronavirus restrictions went into effect on Sunday morning, reinstating limits on crowd sizes for nearly every county.

Indiana reinstates some restrictions as coronavirus cases climb

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that some coronavirus restrictions are being reinstated after several weeks of sharp increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.

2 indicted on federal gun trafficking charges

Two men have been indicted on federal charges that they trafficked guns from Indiana to Chicago.

Romaine lettuce recalled again nationwide over E. coli concerns

Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.

Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration

University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.

Notre Dame mandates COVID testing after football celebration

All Notre Dame students are required to undergo coronavirus testing before they leave South Bend for the extended winter break, Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins told students Sunday night.

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, 56, missing from Gary found safe

Amber Martin, a 56-year-old woman who was reported missing from Gary, Indiana, has been found safe, Gary police said.

Police seek driver in Gary hit-and-run

Gary police are searching for a driver who left the scene after crashing into two parked cars in northwest Indiana.

Brush fire in Gary prompts evacuation, shuts down I-80/94

A brush fire in northwest Indiana shut down parts of Interstate 80/94 in Gary Wednesday and prompted nearby evacuations.

Republican Holcomb wins reelection as Indiana governor

Republicans won continued control of the Indiana governor’s office as voters cast the final ballots Tuesday, although Democrats had some chances to claw back to greater political relevance in the state.

2 arrested after armed carjacking in NW Indiana leads to chase

Two people were arrested Friday in connection with an armed carjacking at a gas station that prompted a car chase in Munster, Indiana.

8-year-old girl struck by stray gunfire in East Chicago has died

An 8-year-old girl has died after being shot in the head by stray gunfire last Thursday night while seated on a living room floor doing homework in East Chicago, Indiana.

Indiana beats Penn State 36-35 in overtime

Michael Penix Jr. scored a game-tying touchdown on a one-yard run and Indiana ended up beating Penn State in overtime 36-35.

Two Notre Dame students killed in car crash

Two University of Notre Dame freshmen were killed when a car smashed into pedestrians early Saturday morning. A sophomore is hospitalized. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

8-year-old girl critically hurt by stray gunfire in East Chicago

An 8-year-old girl was in critical condition after being shot in the head by stray gunfire Thursday night while seated on a living room floor doing homework in East Chicago, Indiana.