House explosion in NW Indiana hospitalizes 3, sparks field fire: officials

A house explosion in Northwest Indiana sent three men to the hospital Friday evening and sparked a fire that spread to nearby fields, officials said.

Indiana woman found alive after six days missing

An Indiana woman was found alive inside her car off the side of the road on Tuesday, nearly a week after she was reported missing.

Wanda Sykes to perform at Hard Rock Casino in Indiana

Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes is bringing her stand-up tour to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live on Saturday, Sept. 6. 

Gary, Ind., demolishing 24 old, abandoned buildings
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Gary’s Aetna neighborhood is getting a much-needed facelift. City officials said they're tearing down eyesores and safety hazards to clear the way for a brighter, safer community.

Indiana boy, 10, dead after 340-pound foster mom sits on him for 'acting bad'

A 10-year-old Indiana boy was crushed to death after his foster mother, who weighed 340 pounds, allegedly sat on him for several minutes because he was "acting bad."

Cause of death revealed for Venezuelan national found in NW Indiana ditch

A cause of death has been determined for a Venezuelan national whose body was discovered in a ditch off Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana last week.

Bald eagle found in NW Indiana dies, cause of death revealed

A bald eagle found in a field this week in northwest Indiana has died from an illness, according to the rehabilitation center that had been caring for the bird.

Indiana mother, boyfriend charged in 5-year-old’s death, police say

An Indiana mother and her boyfriend are facing charges after her 5-year-old son was found unresponsive in their Michigan City home and later died at a Chicago hospital.

Gary police introduce gun violence prevention coordinator
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Aaliyah Stewart talks about what she hopes to accomplish in her new role as the Gary Police Department Violence Prevention Coordinator.

Missing Chicago area man with dementia found dead in Indiana

A man with dementia from Calumet City who went missing last month was found dead in northwest Indiana this week.