Jury selection began Monday in a murder trial for a Gary woman’s 1999 stabbing death. Orvall M. McMoore, 58, of Chicago, is charged with 27-year-old Lisa Anderson’s death. She was discovered on Jan. 12, 1999 after her mother hadn’t heard from her.
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Two people were killed and three others hospitalized after a shooting erupted early Sunday morning at a Hammond bar.
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Globally renowned pianist Dr. Makiko Hirata, also known as Dr. Pianist, graced a panel discussion exploring professional pathways available to musicians, artists and other creative students.
Amid concerns about traffic impacts on nearby subdivisions, the 76-lot Scianna subdivision has been put on hold for a month by the Porter County Plan Commission.
The Indiana Court of Appeals rejected two separate bids Friday in a drug murder and child neglect case.
A bicyclist’s recent death at the South Calumet Road railroad crossing in Chesterton’s downtown has spurred town officials and the neighboring Porter community, to explore ways to improve pedestrian safety around the tracks.
Indiana Landmarks Northwest Field Director Blake Swihart now occupies an office first used by former Valparaiso University President O.P. Kretzmann. Linwood House, which formerly housed VU presidents and their families, is becoming Indiana Landmarks’ new Northwest field office.
As part of a February rate case settlement, NIPSCO agreed to engage in studies to determine the potential of converting the Michigan City Generating Station.