Crown Point Council agrees with BZA gas station zoning change denial
Residents spilled out of the Crown Point City Council Chambers March 5 for the chance to speak out against a proposed Family Express gas station and convenience store at the...
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Crown Point man killed at work Monday
A 23-year-old Crown Point man died Monday while working at Nick's Building Materials after building supplies toppled onto him, officials said. According to the Lake County coroner's office, a death...
Disaster centers open in Lake Station, Jasper County
Northwest Indiana residents needing assistance after the recent storms and flooding can take advantage of two Local Disaster Assistance Centers in the area opened by the Indiana Department of Homeland...
Crown Point moves ahead to clear land for new municipal complex
Plans to demolish the former Lake County Florist and Greenhouse buildings in Crown Point to make way for a new city hall and public safety building are moving forward. The...
‘I’m a gun owner, but I am for gun control’: Protesters gather outside gun show at Lake County Fairgrounds
Twelve-year-old Ruth Turpin of Hammond struggled through tears Saturday to explain why she wanted to participate in an anti-gun-violence protest outside of a gun show at the Lake County Fairgrounds....
Gary residents speak out against proposed recycling facility: ‘We’re not trash’
More than 100 people attended an emotionally charged community meeting Thursday about the Maya Energy LLC proposal to build a $59 million enclosed recycling facility for solid municipal waste, and...
Defense asks for trial delay in alleged puppy mill case
Defense attorneys for a man accused of allegedly operating an illegal puppy mill out of his Center Township home asked to postpone the trial's April start date because they have...
Pre-trial proceedings delayed for St. John official accused of taking political signs that called for his firing
A pre-trial conference for St. John's town manager has been extended to March 29 after his attorney said a potential plea agreement is in the works. Attorney William Padula, who...
Candidates lose, retain spots on May primary ballot
The race for one contest County Council seat lost a candidate Tuesday after Lake County officials weighed a series of ballot challenges ahead of the May primary. The Lake County...
Sandbags ready as residents, officials keep watch on Kankakee River
Officials continued to monitor flooding along the Kankakee River on Monday as the area experienced its first rain-free day in a week. Lake County Commissioner Jerry Tippy, R-Schererville, said there...