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Truck spills scrap metal, blocks highway in northwest Indiana
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A truck spilled a load of scrap metal in a crash Wednesday morning in Valparaiso, Indiana.Police said a commercial truck crashed near the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and State Road 49. The truck tipped over in the crash, spilling scrap metal on the road.Eastbound Highway 30 and the ramp from southbound State Road 49 to Highway 30 were closed after the crash.Police urged drivers to avoid the area.No injuries have been reported.
More details released about last week's fatal police-involved shooting in Valparaiso
Five officers are on paid administrative leave, following last week's police-involved shooting in Valparaiso. The Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff's Office say it's standard procedure for incidents involving deadly force. Indiana State Police say the two agencies were called to Fairgrounds Park last Thursday, to investigate a report...
Death of 10-year-old under investigation in Northwest Indiana
CHICAGO (CBS) — The death of a 10-year-old is under investigation in Northwest Indiana. Last Thursday afternoon, Porter County patrol officers responded to a house, in the 200 block of Falcon Way, for a "medical emergency."Police Sgt. Benjamin McFalls said a 10-year-old was taken to a local hospital and later died. The Detective Bureau is investigating.
Angler shatters Indiana state record for yellow perch caught on Lake Michigan shore
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) Blas Lara was fishing Lake Michigan in Lake County during the Mayor’s Fishing Derby in Hammond on April 21 when he landed a 3-pound, 2-ounce yellow perch, shattering a 43-year-old Indiana state record. The previous state record for the species was a 2-pound, 8-ounce fish...
Valparaiso Police Swear-in New Officer
The Valparaiso Police Department has added a new officer with the swearing-in of David Jolliff to day. Mayor Jon Costas performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall, with nu merous officers, civilian staff, and family present to witness the event. During the ceremony, Chief Andrew McIntyre welcomed David to the Valparaiso Police Department family, recognizing the training and experience he brings with him to Valparaiso. “We are extremely proud of our depart ment, and honored to serve our community,” said Chief McIntyre. “David brings the experience with him that will fit our department culture and we are eager to have him start a long and success ful career with our agency.”
Man who led police on chase through La Porte sentenced to 92 months in prison
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- An Illinois man who led authorities on 30-minute chase through La Porte County in March of 2021 was sentenced to 92 months in prison this week, the United States District Attorney's Office said. Forty-year-old Martin Devalois, of Romeoville, Illinois, was found guilty of being a convicted...
Valpo Parks Announces New Year-Round Heated Golf Hitting Facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center
Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce the construction of a brand new outdoor heated golf hitting facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center, thanks to a lead gift from Bender Golf. This state-of-the-art facility will replace the existing 20-year-old facility. The new facility will provide golfers of all skill levels with the opportunity to practice and improve their game year-round, regardless of the weather.
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