Gretchen Kalwinski: I’m a Chicagoan from Hammond. Let me clear up some things for Bears fans.
I’m shocked at how few people understand the symbiotic relationship Chicago has with northwest Indiana and Hammond, where I'm from.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Merrillville homeowners picking up the pieces after EF-2 tornado Northwest Indiana was hit by at least thre...
Northwest Indiana was hit by at least three tornadoes on Thursday evening as powerful storms swept through the Chicago area, with Merrillville among the hard...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Cleanup efforts begin after tornadoes hammer Chicago area, NW Indiana A tornado outbreak pounded the Chicag...
A tornado outbreak pounded the Chicago area on Thursday evening, with multiple twisters reported, leaving behind an extensive trail of damage stretching from...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Madison County deputy, 4 others injured in Highway 53 crash; 1 dead
One person died, and three others were injured, including a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy, in a crash on Highway 53 early Saturday morning.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Public meeting to discuss corridor needs on Indiana 2
NEW CARLISLE / SOUTH BEND — The Indiana Department of Transportation invites residents of St.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries for June 13
Angelo Gerald "Papa" Valle, Sr., 77, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Amazon says Northern Indiana data centers will use water for cooling under 2% of the time
As criticism of data centers grows, Amazon is highlighting water-efficiency measures at its Northern Indiana facilities.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Sally McAndrew honored by Indiana Retired Teachers Association
Partly cloudy skies early followed by scattered thunderstorms overnight. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low 67F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Indiana sheriff's deputy shot during welfare check; suspect in custody after standoff
A routine welfare check turned into a shooting and hours-long standoff in Indiana Friday afternoon, leaving a sheriff's deputy hospitalized and a suspect in...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Police: Couple killed in head-on crash in Dearborn County; 2 children hospitalized
Indiana police say a head-on crash occurred in Dearborn County on Friday evening that caused a couple to be killed and their two young children to be hospita...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Baby deer 'determined to enter the highway' rescued by southern Indiana authorities
Baby deer 'determined to enter the highway' rescued by southern Indiana authorities
Jun 13, 2026Open source
More than 80K remain without power in Chicago area, NW Indiana after severe storms
More than 80,000 Chicago-area and northwest Indiana residents continued to remain without power on Saturday following intense storms.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Five WPIAL baseball and softball teams win PIAA state championships Indiana won the 4A baseball state title...
Indiana won the 4A baseball state title while Shaler, Union, Laurel, and Hempfield all won softball state titles.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Indiana Banned Press From Executions for “Dignity.” It Actually Serves Repression.
Reporters create records when the death penalty goes wrong. Indiana's ban on press at executions seeks to prevent that.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
1 dead in Dearborn County crash, Indiana State Police say
ISP said they were called to a two-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of IN-350 in Aurora at around 6 p.m. Friday.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Unseen mental health issues beneath PGA Tour’s happy face
Steve Wheatcroft is a former professional golfer who woefully satisfied the moniker of “journeyman” during his 17 years playing on the PGA Tour and its a...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Republican secretary of state candidates make their case ahead of convention
Candidates for secretary of state in Indiana prioritize election security and cracking down on shell companies.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Strong winds spark Morgan County apartment fire, displacing residents
Strong winds on Thursday night caused a tree to topple, pulling down a power line and igniting a transformer in the attic of a Morgan County, Indiana, apartm...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Greenwood residents rally to clean up after storm
Cleanup efforts were underway in Greenwood, Indiana, after strong storms caused damage to buildings and trees. Community rallies together to help.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Janathan Kafumbe, who will attend the Jacobs School of Music at the University of Indiana_
Janathan Kafumbe, who will attend the Jacobs School of Music at the University of Indiana_
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Author visits Kokomo library on Monday
Laura Martin, the Indiana author of middle-grade fiction such as Edge of Extinction: The Ark Plan, Float and Glitch, will be giving an author talk from noon...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Region: Northern Indiana
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Madison County deputy, 4 others injured in Highway 53 crash; 1 dead
One person died, and three others were injured, including a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy, in a crash on Highway 53 early Saturday morning.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Public meeting to discuss corridor needs on Indiana 2
NEW CARLISLE / SOUTH BEND — The Indiana Department of Transportation invites residents of St.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries for June 13
Angelo Gerald "Papa" Valle, Sr., 77, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Amazon says Northern Indiana data centers will use water for cooling under 2% of the time
As criticism of data centers grows, Amazon is highlighting water-efficiency measures at its Northern Indiana facilities.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Sally McAndrew honored by Indiana Retired Teachers Association
Partly cloudy skies early followed by scattered thunderstorms overnight. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low 67F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Gretchen Kalwinski: I’m a Chicagoan from Hammond. Let me clear up some things for Bears fans.
I’m shocked at how few people understand the symbiotic relationship Chicago has with northwest Indiana and Hammond, where I'm from.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Indiana sheriff's deputy shot during welfare check; suspect in custody after standoff
A routine welfare check turned into a shooting and hours-long standoff in Indiana Friday afternoon, leaving a sheriff's deputy hospitalized and a suspect in...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Police: Couple killed in head-on crash in Dearborn County; 2 children hospitalized
Indiana police say a head-on crash occurred in Dearborn County on Friday evening that caused a couple to be killed and their two young children to be hospita...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Baby deer 'determined to enter the highway' rescued by southern Indiana authorities
Baby deer 'determined to enter the highway' rescued by southern Indiana authorities
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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