Region woman accused of shooting husband’s lover’s car
A Merrillville woman is charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly catching her husband in bed with another woman.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Gino's in Dyer and Hobart unaffiliated with Merrillville steakhouse, and remain open
Gino's Prime and Surf in Dyer is unaffiliated with the Merrillville steakhouse and will stay open.
May 4, 2026Open source
‘A man of the Indiana House’: Former State Rep. Chet Dobis dies at 83
Chet Dobis, a Democrat who hung up his political career in 2012 after 42 years as a state representative from Merrillville, died Saturday.
May 4, 2026Open source
Nearly half the defendants get bond in Northwest Indiana gambling ring
Some of the 22 people indicted in a wide-ranging gambling and extortion ring operating out of restaurants in Merrillville and Hobart are in the process of be...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun optimistic Chicago Bears will move to Hammond: EXCLUSIVE
Indiana Governor Mike Braun spoke exclusively with ABC7, saying he is optimistic the Chicago Bears will move to build an NFL stadium in Hammond.
May 20, 2026Open source
Lake Monroe to close areas over Memorial Day weekend due to high waters
As of noon Monday, May 18, 2026, the reservoir was sitting at more than 8 feet above normal water levels, according to Indiana DNR.
May 19, 2026Open source
Food drive being held for locked-out BP refinery workers in Whiting, Indiana
Contract talks are expected to resume Monday between BP in Whiting, Indiana and the United Steelworkers.
May 18, 2026Open source
Chicago woman killed in I-65 crash in Crown Point, Indiana: officials
Part of I-65 shut down for hours after a car crash killed Navya Gadusu near the U.S. 231 exit in Crown Point, Indiana officials said on Sunday.
May 17, 2026Open source
Body of North Vernon man recovered from Crosley Lake in Jennings County
JENNINGS COUNTY - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred yesterday evening at Crosley Lake in Jennings County. The prelimi ...
May 15, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana man killed by train identified
The man killed Saturday after being struck by a train along Broadway in Gary has been identified by the Lake County Coroner's Office.
May 11, 2026Open source
Seymour PD sergeant rescues 2 people trapped in car filling with water
Seeing that no sheriff's deputies were close to the incident, Sgt. Gabe Jordan responded to the call for a water rescue near Cypress Lake.
May 8, 2026Open source
When mental illness turns violent, Region families have nowhere to turn | Davich
“The mental health community in Northwest Indiana does little to prepare law enforcement for these moments. Families like mine are paying the price every s...
May 8, 2026Open source
Bunge opens massive soy protein facility in Shelby County
Bunge leaders touted the new facility, saying it is the largest soy protein concentrate plant in North America and the first one built in the United States i...
May 8, 2026Open source
Motorists should save about 60 cents a gallon after Braun suspends all Indiana taxes on gasoline
Gasoline sold in Indiana should cost about 60 cents a gallon less than other states after Gov. Mike Braun suspended all state taxes on gasoline purchases.
May 6, 2026Open source
Editorial: The mayor of Hammond makes his case for snagging Chicago Bears
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. says building its new stadium in Hammond will allow Indiana to save the Chicago Bears billions and be the best match for the te...
May 6, 2026Open source
Early in-person voting for Tuesday’s primary soars in Lake, Porter counties
Lake and Porter County officials reported a record number of voters casting ballots during early voting for the 2026 primary election.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Murder case in popular Northwest Indiana beachfront area dropped
Murder charges have been dismissed against two men accused of a fatal shooting last summer in a popular lakefront area.
May 8, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries for May 8
Carole passed away at her home in Lakeway, Texas, surrounded by family. Her memory will live through her life's work as a wife, mother, grandm…
May 8, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries for May 7
Carole passed away at her home in Lakeway, Texas, surrounded by family. Her memory will live through her life's work as a wife, mother, grandm…
May 7, 2026Open source
Blake Fiechter wins Republican primary election for state Senate in Indiana’s 19th District
Indiana Republican state Sen. Travis Holdman has lost to a challenger backed by President Donald Trump. Blake Fiechter won the first of seven Republican prim...
May 6, 2026Open source
Read moreBlake Fiechter wins Republican primary election for state Senate in Indiana’s 19th District
Read moreBlake Fiechter wins Republican primary election for state Senate in Indiana’s 19th District
May 6, 2026Open source
Spencer Shrader talks recovery, Colts kicking competition
Shrader will be competing with Blake Grupe to be the team's starting kicker for the 2026 NFL regular season.
May 4, 2026Open source
Wabash County crash claims life of Laketon resident
WABASH COUNTY – On the evening of April 29, 2026, shortly after 6:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff's ...
May 4, 2026Open source
Minnesota gas has surpassed $4. Things are worse in Wisconsin.
Minnesota gas has surpassed $4. Things are worse in Wisconsin.
May 2, 2026Open source
Juvenile killed, 19-year-old seriously injured in northern Indiana crash
State police say the investigation is ongoing, but detectives believe "consumption of intoxicants" and excessive speed are suspected of contributing to the c...
May 2, 2026Open source
Fever's Sophie Cunningham has priceless reaction to Blake Shelton showing up to practice
Blake Shelton visited the Indiana Fever's practice, leaving Sophie Cunningham starstruck. The country star showed off a custom Fever jersey before meeting th...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Sheriff provides update on deputy shot inside NW Indiana hospital ER
A La Porte County sheriff's deputy who was shot inside a hospital emergency room was listed in critical but stable condition.
May 23, 2026Open source
75-year-old woman dies after fight breaks out at Indiana Tim Hortons | Video
There is Fort Wayne, Indiana news. Anita Ann Grayson died after a fight broke out at a Tim Hortons.
May 20, 2026Open source
14-year-old boy shot to death at home in Michigan City, Indiana, police say; family seeking justice
Devin Porter, 14, was shot to death Friday at a home on West 11th Street in Michigan City, Indiana, police said. His family is calling for justice.
May 18, 2026Open source
Silver Alert issued for missing 35-year-old northern Indiana woman
Laura Daugherty, 35, was last seen around 12:35 a.m. on Sunday, May 16 in the town of Milford in Kosciusko County.
May 17, 2026Open source
Single-lane closures planned on I-69 in Greene and Monroe counties
GREENE/MONROE COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces upcoming single-lane closures on I-69 in Greene and Monroe counties. Beginnin ...
May 12, 2026Open source
Feds owe Indiana millions for immigration detention at state prison
Federal government payments to keep immigration detainees at Miami are lagging five months, according to monthly reporting released under a new state law.
May 12, 2026Open source
Teen boy killed in after-prom party shooting at NW Indiana home ID'd; 2 others injured
Javon Townsend has been ID'd as the teen killed in a Pines Twp., IN shooting that injured 2 others on Liberty Ave., the La Porte County coroner said.
May 11, 2026Open source
Gymnasts show their stuff at South Knox
South Knox Middle-High School spent Saturday bouncing with excitement as athletes, flipped, soared and stuck their landings at a United States Trampoline &am...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Merrillville is in Lake County, Indiana.
Region: Northern Indiana
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46410, 46411
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New Chicago, Indiana police chief arrested in Ohio, officials say
New Chicago, Indiana Police Department Chief Earl Mayo has been arrested in Clark County, Ohio, officials and his father ISP Major Jerry Willams said.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man, 22, charged in connection with shooting of Indiana deputy inside ER
A man from Chicago is facing charges in connection with the shooting of an Indiana deputy inside a hospital emergency room on Friday.
May 23, 2026Open source
Indiana deputy shot at hospital undergoes successful 8 hour-surgery, remains critical
The Indiana deputy who was shot at a hospital on Friday underwent a successful surgery, but remains in critical condition, officials say.
May 23, 2026Open source
Sheriff provides update on deputy shot inside NW Indiana hospital ER
A La Porte County sheriff's deputy who was shot inside a hospital emergency room was listed in critical but stable condition.
May 23, 2026Open source
Feds oppose travel request for alleged boss in Indiana gambling ring
Federal prosecutors are pushing back against a request from one of the prime suspects in the federal probe known as "Operation Porterhouse Parlay."
May 23, 2026Open source
Clark scores 22 to lead Fever to win over Valkyries in return from injury
Caitlin Clark led all scorers Friday night, two days after missing Indiana's in over Portland with a back injury.
May 23, 2026Open source
Indiana Fever sign rookie forward Grace VanSlooten
VanSlooten recently played for for the Seattle Storm after being drafted 39th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pacers and Indiana Diaper Bank deliver more than 64,000 diapers to families in need
The fundraising goal was put over the top thanks to a contribution from Pacers forward Obi Toppin, according to the Pacers.
May 23, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana newborn faced with three surgeries in two months
After spending 74 days in the hospital and undergoing multiple surgeries for a rare heart condition, baby Theo Garcia is finally home with his family as the...
May 22, 2026Open source
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