A jury acquitted a Lake Station man on all counts Thursday after he punched a man who fell, hit his head and later died.
Lake Station man acquitted for punching man who later died
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House passes Indiana budget through 2027
The Indiana House passed the biennial budget, which received praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats, on Thursday. The legislature is tasked with crafting a budget to cover state funding over the next two years. Lawmakers will determine how to spend $44 billion for schools, health insurance programs and infrastructure and health care insurance programs […]
Portage Mayor Austin Bonta: City seeing signs of business growth, success
Portage Mayor Austin Bonta isn’t following the “what have you done for me lately” mantra, he said in his State of the City address Thursday. “I’m in the ‘what have you done for my child’s future’ business,” he said.
Illinois secession bill passes Indiana House
A bill aimed at redrawing the Indiana-Illinois border passed out of the Indiana House Thursday with the Speaker of the House suggesting that other Midwestern states join Indiana.
Gary repayment bill for East Chicago, Michigan City passes House without discussion
The Indiana House passed a bill requiring the city of Gary to pay more than $12 million to East Chicago and Michigan City.
Man gets 5-year split term for stabbing death in Gary meth-fueled confrontation
A Highland man got a 5-year split term Thursday for a fatal stabbing in a meth-fueled confrontation in Gary.
Police: Man arrested after officer sees dog in back of open pickup truck despite the cold
Porter Police arrested a Griffith man early Tuesday morning after an officer on patrol spotted a large dog riding in the exposed bed of a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck on the highway in single-digit weather, according to a release.
Gary man convicted of murder, linked to drug ring claims juror misconduct in bid for new trial
Two days before his sentencing was scheduled, Devonte Hodge’s defense lawyers filed a motion that disrupted proceedings, claiming juror misconduct.
Project adds tech to make Borman safer; ramp metering, variable speed limits considered
Adding capacity to the Borman Expressway without adding lanes is no easy task, but the Indiana Department of Transportation is working on it.
Gary Library hosts Black History Month program Saturday
The Gary Public Library, in partnership with the city of Gary, will host its 50th annual Black History Month program from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Main Library, 220 W. 5th Avenue. The program is free and open to the public.