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Cold case solved 45 years later through DNA evidence in northwest Indiana

After nearly 46 years, the murder of Juanita Boyd has been solved thanks to DNA technology, LaPorte County Sheriff's Office said.

Laporte County, IN · 1d

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Missing Winfield Teen Anberlin Brown Found Safe After Statewide Silver Alert Search

A 16-year-old girl who went missing from Winfield, Indiana, has been found safe at home, according to family members, bringing a close to a search that stretched across several northwest Indiana communities. Anberlin Brown had last been seen in Lake Station on Tuesday, and her disappearance had triggered a statewide Silver Alert and a volunteer search effort before word came that she was safe.

Winfield, IN · 1d
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LaPorte corrections officer behind bars for alleged inappropriate conduct with inmates

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A LaPorte County corrections officer is behind bars for alleged inappropriate conduct with inmates. Karen Holt is facing multiple charges including bribery, bringing a controlled substance to an inmate and engaging in sexual activity with multiple inmates. According to court documents, Holt admitted to...

Laporte County, IN · 2d
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NBC Chicago

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Suspect wanted for multiple felonies escapes Indiana hospital, police say

A suspect who was detained after leading police on a foot chase in northwest Indiana has escaped custody at a local hospital. According to police in Griffith, officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Alton West III on Saturday. West attempted to flee the traffic stop, but his car broke down near the Illinois-Indiana state line.

Griffith, IN · 1d
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Indiana-Michigan Weather Alert: First Snow by Friday, Up to 3 Inches Expected

Lake-effect snow could bring slick roads and several inches of accumulation near Lake Michigan.

Indiana · 1d

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Four arrested after stolen truck is found on toll road

Four men were arrested Sunday night after Indiana State Police stopped a stolen pickup on the Indiana Toll Road. Troopers were alerted around 9:10 p.m. that a white, 2024 Dodge Ram reported stolen in Michigan was headed east through LaPorte County. They located it in St. Joseph County and stopped it near mile marker 73.

Laporte County, IN · 2d

Country Herald

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Northwest Indiana Snow Alert: Lake Effect Possible Nov. 12–13

Northwest Indiana could see its first snowflakes as temperatures fall into the 20s and 30s by Friday.

Indiana · 2d

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The Andersons’ $915 Million Ethanol Deal Puts Rensselaer Plant at the Center of a Potential Corn Market Shift

A $915 million ethanol acquisition could reshape the corn market in northwestern Indiana, bringing one of the Midwest’s leading agricultural companies into a strategic position to serve Hoosier farmers. The Andersons, Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Harvestone Low Carbon Partners (HLCP) combines grain merchandising, corn procurement, ethanol production and emerging low-carbon fuel opportunities in a deal with significant implications for Indiana agriculture.

Indiana · 2d

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Chicago Woman Leaves A Gary Casino, Calls 911 Sounding Highly Intoxicated, And Police Say She Drove 36 Miles In The Wrong Direction On Interstate 65 Before She Is Accused Of Trying To Kiss A Trooper

It started with a phone call at 1:36 on a Sunday morning, and the voice […]

Chicago, IL · 15h

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Combative Patient Injures Hospital Security Officers

(La Porte County, IN) - A few hospital security guards were injured during a physical altercation with a patient outside Michigan City yesterday. 37 year old Scott Ferrell was booked into the La Porte County Jail on charges that include battery and intimidation. The incident happened just after 8 a.m....

Michigan City, IN · 2d

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LaPorte County deputy discharged from hospital after May shooting

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - After being shot three times inside a Michigan City hospital in May, the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office shared that Deputy Jon Samuelson has officially been discharged from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Samuelson’s medical team in Chicago pushed him daily to regain his strength...

Laporte County, IN · 7h

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Charges Filed Against Alleged Meth Dealer

(La Porte, IN) - A man is accused of selling a large amount of methamphetamine in La Porte. Chad Smith, 45, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court. Authorities say Smith met the buyer in June in the parking lot of a retail store on the city’s east side. 84 grams of methamphetamine were allegedly sold for $1,150.

La Porte, IN · 1d

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Seven Indiana Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family After Three Generations

Keeping a restaurant open for one generation is hard work, so keeping it in the same family for three or more is close to a small Hoosier miracle. The seven spots on this list have outlasted trends, highway changes, and plenty of copycats, and the same family names are still on the deed.

Indiana · 2d

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Man Sentenced for Fatal Shooting of Boy

(Michigan City, IN) - A near maximum prison sentence has been given for the May shooting death of a 14 year old Michigan City boy. Marcus Ballinger, Jr. also of Michigan City was given 60 years in prison for murder on Monday, November 9 after convicted by a La Porte Superior Court 1 jury on October 7.

Michigan City, IN · 11h

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La Porte High School announces change in head football coach

LA PORTE, Ind. (Nov. 9, 2026) – La Porte High School announced Monday that Austin Epple will not be moving forward as head football coach for the 2027 season. The personnel change was approved by the La Porte Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees at its meeting Monday evening.

La Porte, IN · 1d

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Gary’s Transformation Gains Momentum as Major Investments Reshape City’s Future

New transportation facilities, economic development projects and neighborhood revitalization efforts are positioning Gary for a new chapter of growth. A new chapter of development is taking shape in Gary, Indiana, as city leaders pursue major infrastructure investments, downtown revitalization projects and economic opportunities designed to strengthen the city’s future.

Gary, IN · 14h

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Valpo Celebrates Opening of Vale Park West Pathway

Mayor Jon Costas joined Engineering Director Max Rehlander, Parks Director Tristan Leonhard, project partners and neighborhood representatives for a ribbon-cutting celebration marking completion of the 7,600-foot pathway. Located alongside portions of Vale Park Road and Froberg Road, the off-road pathway provides a dedicated space for pedestrians and cyclists, offering a safer alternative to traveling alongside vehicle traffic.

Valparaiso, IN · 2d

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Mackey meltdown: Redbirds stumble late against Boilermakers

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With eight minutes left in regulation and a two-point game at hand, a Louie Semona III travel before a lob to Noah Cleveland sparked a 25-11 Boilermaker run to close out Monday’s battle with Purdue at Mackey Arena, 79-56. “I thought for 32 minutes we battled our butts off,” head coach Ryan Pedon said. “To think that for 32 minutes, being a one-possession game, they just got out of character in the last eight.”

West Lafayette, IN · 1d

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Starke County Sheriff’s Office

10/8: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of 500 East and Short Drive in Knox. 10/8: A commercial burglar alarm was reported in Knox. 10/8: An animal complaint was lodged in Hamlet. Reportedly, there were goats walking on the side of the road. 10/8: A traffic complaint was...

Starke County, IN · 2d

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Lake County Sheriff Wins Right to Fight State's $354K Misspending Claim

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. will get to argue in court that Indiana's state auditors overstepped their authority when they accused him of misspending nearly $300,000 in jail commissary funds and demanded he personally repay the money. A judge sided with Martinez's push to challenge that authority, allowing his case to move toward trial rather than being thrown out.

Lake County, IN · 5h