A jury came back with a split verdict Wednesday night in an East Chicago rape trial – acquitting a New Jersey man of rape, but convicting him of his lower charge, sexual battery.
Jury returns split verdict in East Chicago rape trial
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Moira Falli’s ‘big dreams’ include working for MLB. But the Lake Central senior has more pressing goals.
The Saint Louis softball recruit hopes to get the chance to make an impact for ambitious Lake Central.
Indiana bill banning transgender collegiate athletes from women’s sports passed out of committee
A bill that would ban transgender women from collegiate sports passed out of the Indiana Senate Education and Career Development committee Wednesday, with amendments proposed by Democratic committee members voted down by Republican members.
Ambulance service decision looming in Porter County as contract with Northwest Health nears its end
As Porter County’s ambulance contract with Northwest Health nears its end, the County Council is concerned about how ambulance service in the county should be provided – and funded – in the future.
Of Notoriety: Documentary with Indiana roots recognizes April as ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’
Reader Ron Blake sent an email alerting that as April approaches, the month is also recognized as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month.”
Lake County elections public records request cited as reason for oath of ballot bill
A bill for the oath of ballot counter for provisional ballots, which was amended but held in committee Wednesday, was authored because of a “difficulty in responding to” a records request by the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration office, state officials said.
Porter Police chief announces retirement after 30 years with department
Porter Police Chief Todd Allen will be retiring effective July 4, ending his 30-year career with the department. Allen, 55, read a statement announcing his decision during Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. “It has been an incredible honor to work through the ranks and conclude my career as chief of police. Serving this department and my […]
Prescribed fire planned in Gary’s Miller Woods on Thursday
Fire crews from the National Park Service plan to conduct the 159-acre Miller Woods 1 prescribed fire on Thursday. Ignition should begin around 12:30 p.m., weather depending.
Warm weather expected to bring road work improvements in Winfield
Warmer weather will mean the start of a number of road improvements and sidewalk repairs in some of the older subdivisions, Winfield officials said Tuesday.
Portage parks could get two new maintenance workers with help from redevelopment commission
The Portage Redevelopment Commission is planning to help the Park Department hire two new full-time maintenance workers.