On Monday morning, Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88. The Vatican said he died of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure.
NWI Catholics react to passing of Pope Francis
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Partisan school board bill undergoes changes in conference committee
The partisan school board bill will likely undergo some changes, but language allowing candidates to declare a political party will remain in the bill, following a Monday conference committee hearing on the bill.
Court briefs: Jury selection starts in child molesting trial; man charged with sexually assaulting child
Court briefs: Jury selection starts in child molesting trial; man charged with sexually assaulting child
Hammond man charged after busting pool cue over man’s head in bowling alley
A Hammond man was charged Saturday after beating a man over the head with a pool cue, jealous that the man was talking to his girlfriend at the bowling alley, charges allege.
‘Sin tax’ looms over Indiana budget as legislators face shortfall of more than $2 billion
Increasing “sin taxes” loomed over the Indiana budget as it was discussed in conference committee Monday.
Community news: Mrvan holding conversations and PNW Open House Week
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Local schools rocked by tax relief law
Some local schools could see crippling job losses and service disruptions as a result of a sweeping GOP tax reform bill that reduces residential property taxes at the expense of Indiana school districts.
Crowd in Highland gathers to stand up for the rule of law, healthcare
On the west-facing side of the Highway of Flags monument heading north in Highland, more than 250 people came out to take part in one of the many Hands Off protests across the country Saturday afternoon.
RDA plans hearings on Beverly Shores/Pines transit district
The NWI Regional Development Authority offers two chances to comment on proposed boundaries of a transit development district.
Hearings set throughout region for South Shore rate increases
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District has announced a 30-day comment period for proposed 10% fare increases.