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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 · 2d
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DNA match identifies killer in LaPorte County cold case

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. — More than 40 years after she was found dead, authorities in LaPorte County have identified the killer in the 1981 cold-case murder of Juanita Boyd. Authorities say they have identified Carl David Phillips as Boyd’s killer. Phillips died in LaPorte County in September of 2017. Authorities say Boyd was last seen on […]

Laporte County, IN · 2d

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Phone Call Leads to Arrest of Suspected Drunk Driver

(La Porte County, IN) - A motorist with a cell phone helped La Porte County Police remove a slow moving and weaving suspected drunk driver from the roads. Alexander Mitchell, 25, of LaCrosse was booked into the La Porte County jail for Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. According to...

La Porte, IN · 1d
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LaPorte County deputy leaves Shirley Ryan Ability Lab nearly 6 months after shooting

CHICAGO — LaPorte County Sheriff’s deputy Jon Samuelson is headed home from Shirley Ryan Ability Lab nearly six months after being shot. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office wrote a note on social media that opened with the following. “Imagine, for a moment, leaving the comfort and peace of your home on a Friday morning. You […]

Laporte County, IN · 1d

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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Brings Slushy Roads and Low Visibility to Hammond, Merrillville, and Portage for a Very Slow Friday Morning Commute

INDIANA — Heavy lake effect snow overnight into Friday morning is expected to make for a slow commute across northwest Indiana. Slippery roads, reduced visibility, and slush-covered pavement are likely during the morning rush. Drivers are urged to give themselves extra time to get to work and to slow down on wet and snowy roads.

Merrillville, IN · 10h

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Plymouth man arrested for intimidation, battery, resisting law enforcement, and disorderly conduct

PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- A Plymouth man was arrested and charged with intimidation, battery, resisting law enforcement, and disorderly conduct. On Friday, Oct. 6 Marshall County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to a report of intimidation at a residence in the 7,000 block of Union Road. When they arrived, officers encountered Harry S. Sturgeon Jr., 62-years-old from Plymouth. According to the MCPD press release, Sturgeon appeared to be "highly intoxicated" and allegedly attempted to commit a battery in the presence of the officers.

Plymouth, IN · 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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Deputy Jon Samuelson discharged from Chicago rehab facility; returns to La Porte County

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- The La Porte County sheriff's deputy who was shot multiple times in an emergency room is returning to Michiana. According to a new post from the La Porte County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Jon Samuelson has been discharged from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in downtown Chicago.

La Porte, IN · 1d

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Public input sought for proposed State Road 2 improvements

Residents and business owners will have another opportunity to weigh in on transportation needs along State Road 2. The ProPEL S-R 2 study team is holding two community office-hour sessions Thursday, November 12th, covering a 13-mile stretch between U-S 20 in LaPorte County and the 31 Bypass in St. Joseph County.

Laporte County, IN · 2d

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Man arrested in Marshall County after drunk driving into pond

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - A 43-year-old is in jail after driving his vehicle into a retention pond and being tested over six times the legal limit. Deputies were sent to the McDonald’s in Lapaz after midnight for the man, after he drove into the pond, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.

Marshall County, IN · 1d

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Dangerous Winter Weather Advisory Issued for 3 Counties in Illinois and Indiana as Lake Effect Snow Hits

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for 3 counties in Illinois and Indiana as lake effect snow arrives overnight. NWS Chicago says southern Cook and eastern Will counties in Illinois and Lake County in Indiana could see localized totals of 3 inches or more. Timing. The advisory runs from...

Illinois · 19h

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Hill Excavating, First Pentecostal Church to host Thanksgiving meal giveaway

Hill Excavating, in partnership with First Pentecostal Church, has announced that it will host a Thanksgiving meal giveaway on Saturday, November 21st, in Knox. The event will begin at 11am Central Time and will take place at Hill Excavating, which is located at 580 US Highway 35. Organizers of the...

Knox, IN · 1d

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Indiana Seafood Lovers Head To These 5 Fish Fry Halls Every Friday Night

Friday night in Indiana has its own tradition, and it usually involves a paper plate of fried fish in a hall run by veterans or a community club. These are not fancy restaurants. They are Legion posts, VFW halls, and club buildings where the doors open to neighbors and the...

Indiana · 17h

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Valpo Council Votes To Raise Permit Fees

The Monday night, November 9th Valparaiso City Council meeting went for just under an hour and a half. There were two ordinances and one item of other business. After the Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Jon Costas, speaking for all council members, congratulated Councilwoman Barbara Domer on her election to be the new Clerk of the Porter County courts. Domer will serve as a Valpo councilmember for district 3 until January. The Democrat committeemen will hold a caucus before then to appoint someone to replace her.

Valparaiso, IN · 13h

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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 · 2d

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Hoosier Valley Santa Trains Begin November 21

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has posted its 2026 Santa trains. The trains leave the depot in North Judson, Indiana, on five Saturdays: November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12, and December 19. Each trip is listed at 60 minutes. Departures are 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., and the page says every train runs on Central Time, which it also calls Chicago time.

North Judson, IN · 1d

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5 19Ft. 700,000 Lbs. Nipsco Transformers Going In Deep River Watershed for Amazon Hyperscale Data Center

Editor’s Note, This Installation is a half mile from a Bald Eagles Nest, (Shown Below) And now, screw the wetlands, let’s make sure this data center gets power. NIPSCO has applied to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for Section 401 Water Quality Certification No. WQC001542 to move forward with Phase II of its Hobart-to-Orion 345-kV transmission line project.

Hobart, IN · 1d

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Gary Man Faces Felony Charges After High-Speed Chase And Hospital Escape

Alton Alain James West III, of Gary, is accused of fleeing Griffith police during a high-speed pursuit on November 7 and leaving a hospital before he was discharged on November 9, 2026. According to a probable-cause affidavit, an officer tried to stop a green Jaguar around 11:13 p.m. in the...

Griffith, IN · 2d

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Indiana Basketball Signs 4-Star Guard Chase Branham

Indiana landed four-star guard Chase Branham, who signed his letter of intent to play for coach Darian DeVries. A highly ranked prospect, Branham brings proven scoring and 3-point shooting after a standout high school career in Missouri and a senior-season move to La Lumiere in Indiana. Ranked No. 25 by...

Bloomington, IN · 1d