An East Chicago teen, 16, is facing charges for gunning down a 17-year-old. Afterward, crying, the alleged shooter told his relative: “I made a big mistake.”
‘I made a big mistake’: East Chicago teen, 16, charged with 17-year-old’s murder
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Joseph Watkins may be ‘the underdog.’ But don’t underestimate him or semistate-bound East Chicago Central.
East Chicago Central has won its first regional title since its 2007 state championship.
Murder charges filed in Friday killing of East Chicago teen
An East Chicago teen was shot and killed late Friday afternoon.
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News and events around the area
Porter County first with program to aid autism interactions with police
Porter County will be the first in Indiana to offer countywide the Blue Envelope Program, which is designed to foster better communication during a traffic stop between those on the autism spectrum and law enforcement.
National Weather Service confirms Cedar Lake tornado early Saturday
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado struck Cedar Lake during a rash of violent storms that swept through the region early Saturday, damaging around 20 homes and multiple businesses, though officials report that no one was injured.
Environmental advocates react to more EPA cuts, Braun executive orders
Actions from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun will have negative environmental impacts statewide, advocates said.
Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission terminates data center project option
The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission listened to more than an hour of concerns and comments from residents Thursday concerning data centers, following the commission’s unanimous vote to depart from plans to explore land use for a proposed data center.
Three men injured in Hebron house explosion
Three men were seriously injured in a house explosion in unincorporated Hebron Friday evening, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s office.