A Lowell man got four years in prison Wednesday for shooting at a semi in April 2023 on a rural highway near Lake County’s southern border. No one was hurt.
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Judge rejects Munster man’s child porn plea deal
A judge rejected a Munster man’s plea deal Wednesday for downloading child porn, implying it was too lenient.
Longtime Munster middle school counselor denies violating student confidentiality laws
The School Town of Munster fired a long-time middle school counselor accused of violating student confidentiality laws Monday night.
Sebastian Collazo IV hasn’t come out of nowhere. River Forest saw him coming. ‘We’ve been waiting for this.’
Collazo has as many hits and RBIs this season as he totaled over his first two varsity seasons.
Residential TIFs coming to pay for Portage police contract
The Portage Police contract the city council approved will require future tax increment financing for subdivisions to pay for it.
Portage OKs $13.6 million bond for new middle school
The Portage Township School Board gave final approval Monday to a $13.6 million bond to build a new middle school.
Porter County election office moving back to office by late August
Porter County hopes to have restoration of its Elections & Registration Office complete by the end of August after Feb. 16 flooding.
Chesterton council appoints members for new sustainability commission
Six people were appointed Monday by the Town Council to serve on Chesterton’s newly formed Sustainability Commission that is charged with examining environmental solutions for the community.
Valparaiso University officials confirm art sale, ask city to serve as pass-through for $117M bond issue
Valparaiso University went before the Valparaiso City Council about a $117 million bond issue and faced questions about the art sale.
Trial opens for Gary man charged with killing marijuana dealer
A Gary man is on trial for allegedly killing his marijuana dealer.