Indiana

Hammond man shot dead in car

November 3, 2019 3:59pm CST

A man was shot and killed Sunday in Hammond, Indiana.

Hammond man charged after police chase through NW Indiana

November 3, 2019 11:08am CST

A Hammond man was arrested Saturday after leading officers from multiple police agencies on a chase through four municipalities in northwest Indiana.

Williams, Southern Illinois run past Indiana State, 23-14

November 2, 2019 6:00pm CDT

Javon Williams Jr. ran for two touchdowns and Nico Gauldoni kicked three field goals as Southern Illinois beat Indiana State, 23-17 in a Missouri Valley Football Conference battle Saturday afternoon.

Portage ‘thrill-seeker’ arrested for driving 142 mph in a 55 mph zone

November 2, 2019 12:31pm CDT

A self-described “thrill-seeker” from Portage, Indiana, was arrested Saturday for driving 142 mph in a 55 mph zone of Interstate 80/94.

Police discover body while searching for missing person in Gary

October 31, 2019 10:44pm CDT

Officials discovered a body while looking for a missing person Thursday in Gary, Indiana, according to police.

Indiana teen pleads guilty to murdering pregnant cheerleader

October 31, 2019 3:54pm CDT

An Indiana teenager pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering a high school cheerleader who was pregnant with his baby, according to a report.

Woman found dead with 8-foot python around her neck in western Indiana

October 31, 2019 2:37pm CDT

Police are investigating the death of a woman found Wednesday with a snake wrapped around her neck in western Indiana.

Mom in viral overdose photo celebrates 3 years of sobriety

October 30, 2019 1:00pm CDT

A mother whose overdose photo went viral three years ago — after responding officers found her slumped over the in the front seat of her car, still holding a syringe, with her infant son in the back — has shared an incredible update celebrating three years of sobriety.

Boyfriend charged in triple murder, arson in Gary

October 29, 2019 4:31pm CDT

A man is charged with shooting three people to death last week in northwest Indiana, then burning the crime scene.

Grandpa charged in cruise ship death after police say he dropped toddler from 11th floor

October 28, 2019 6:13pm CDT

A grandfather who police say dropped his granddaughter from the 11th floor of a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico in July is now accused of negligent homicide.

UPDATE: Missing 6-year-old girl believed to be in 'extreme danger' found safe

October 28, 2019 2:33pm CDT

UPDATE: The missing 6-year-old girl at the center of the Silver Alert has been found safe in New Jersey. Her father turned himself in to police, according to multiple reports.

Navy commissions new USS Indianapolis at Burns Harbor along Lake Michigan

October 26, 2019 5:11pm CDT

The Navy has commissioned its new USS Indianapolis combat vessel at Burns Harbor along Lake Michigan.

Fighting Illini splash through rain for 24-6 win at Purdue

October 26, 2019 3:28pm CDT

Dre Brown kept Illinois grounded Saturday. Cornerback Tony Adams scored all the points the Fighting Illini needed.

Semi crashes, spills corn on I-80/94 in Hammond after driver falls asleep, police say

October 26, 2019 6:34am CDT

A Virginia man allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of a semi and crashed it into a wall Thursday on an expressway in northwest Indiana.

Indiana agency: Steelmaker too slow to act on chemical spill

October 25, 2019 9:39pm CDT

The state environmental agency said a northwestern Indiana steel mill knew it was leaking dangerous chemicals into Lake Michigan but failed to report the spill or act quickly to mitigate the risks.