The CIA confirmed on Wednesday that it has offered buyouts to employees who voluntarily resign, the latest group of workers targeted in President Donald Trump’s push to transform the federal government.
Day: February 5, 2025
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting them
Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss notifications needed to control their blood sugar, U.S. health officials warned.
Former Portage mayor headed to trial — for the third time — in September for bribery charge
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder will be back on trial in the U.S. District Court in Hammond this fall — for the third time — on a bribery charge involving a $13,000 payment for a garbage truck contract. U.S. District Court Judge Gretchen Lund of the Northern District of Indiana, who was assigned the case […]
Of Notoriety: Actor with Hammond-Whiting roots became socialite Mrs. Johnson of wax name fame
It’s a favorite day when my longtime editor of 30-plus years Joe Puchek sends me Hollywood Hoosier homework.
Police: ‘Multiple suspects’ in case of missing Hobart woman whose body was recently found in Portage
The Portage Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as it continues to piece together the case surrounding a missing Hobart woman whose remains were recently found in Portage.
Harris makes bid to attract Bears, other pro sports teams to NWI
Northwest Indiana is throwing its hat into the ring — again — to court the Chicago Bears to build a stadium in the region. The courtship, though, is an open one as a new bill aims to attract any sports franchise to Northwest Indiana.
Lake County Sheriff’s Department, tree service help rescue dog on a roof
Lake County Sheriff’s Department officers on Tuesday afternoon rescued a dog caught on the roof of a three-story house in Gary after the Fire Department refused to do it.
U.S. won’t pay to rebuild Gaza or send troops, White House says
The Trump administration does not intend to pay for the reconstruction of Gaza, nor has it made any commitment to send U.S. troops there, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday, offering clarifying details a day after President Donald Trump vowed to take over the territory and rebuild it.
‘You can do this’: Valparaiso University opens games center for career development and fun
Amid a mood of near-disbelief that it had come to being after four years of planning, the Valparaiso University community joyfully celebrated the opening of the Center for Games and Interactive Entertainment Tuesday afternoon.
Oswego East alum Patrick Robinson makes prediction for Waubonsee. And it’s coming true. ‘Have to go undefeated.’
Oswego East graduate Patrick Robinson comes through as Waubonsee Community College wins 23 straight games.