Head-on, high-speed crash shakes up downtown Chesterton
The normal tranquility of a summer Monday morning in downtown Chesterton was shattered when a man driving at a high rate of speed crossed the center lane and crashed head-on...
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Porter Fire Chief critical of ambulance service as county enters renewal talks
Porter Fire Chief Jay Craig Jr., during a recent Porter Town Council meeting, bluntly shared his criticisms of the Northwest Health ambulance service, which provides emergency medical transport for most...
Lake Co. Sheriff Martinez starts to repay county for overpayment of benefits
Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez will have to gradually repay $157,785 to the county through a deduction from his bi-monthly paycheck for the overpayment of benefits he had been receiving...
Chesterton chooses Z-gate to enhance pedestrian safety at downtown crossing
A Z-gate crossing will be installed at the Calumet Road railroad tracks in Chesterton's downtown to improve pedestrian safety.
A span’s saga as money, timing and salmon pose challenges
The saga of the closed North Mineral Springs Road bridge in Porter grinds on, with unusual obstacles like how construction of the new span may have to pause for months to...
Porter man faces multiple felonies for threats and drug possession
The woman inside the apartment was terrified as her armed ex-boyfriend pounded on the door and threatened to "shoot somebody," according to court documents.
Ind. 49 intersection at Coffee Creek development entrance raises concerns
Safety concerns are up about Ind. 49 and County Road 100 E, as business growth brings more traffic into the Coffee Creek development.
Chesterton sent email invitation for council meeting, but commissioner says he didn’t get it
Chesterton Town Council President Sharon Darnell produced an email she sent inviting Porter County Commissioner Jim Biggs to the July 14 council.
Trail and road improvements recommended to improve access to Porter Beach
Trail and road improvements to ease access for pedestrians and bicyclists to Porter Beach are the focus of an engineering firm's study.
Italian restaurant in Burns Harbor closes its doors as ownership dispute lands in court
The Pizza Terra restaurant in Burns Harbor abruptly closed its doors Monday as part of an ownership dispute between business partners.