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Rokita blasts NSA record-gathering program

Rokita blasts NSA record-gathering program

INDIANAPOLIS | U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indianapolis, accused the National Security Agency Monday of violating constitutional protections against unlawful searches following disclosures the spy agency collected and stored the telephone and In…

June 17, 2013 7:00 pm

Working Smarter: Bilingual phlebotomist has plans for Nicaragua

Working Smarter: Bilingual phlebotomist has plans for Nicaragua

Faith. Phlebotomy. Spanish. Marissa Ramirez has overcome the obstacles in her path and has a plan to combine what she knows to make a difference in Central America's most impoverished country.

June 17, 2013 6:15 pm Photos

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Working Smarter program to help job-seekers

Seven region universities will kick off their 25th year of Working Smarter, a weeklong series of workshops targeted at region residents seeking an education and better employment opportunities.

June 15, 2013 6:30 pm

Ind. 2 reopens, power being restored following storms

Ind. 2 between U.S. 231 and Interstate 65 reopened to traffic early Friday morning after being closed due to downed power lines caused by Wednesday night's storms.

June 14, 2013 6:56 am Related

Residents, officials surveying damage in wake of Wednesday night storms

Residents, officials surveying damage in wake of Wednesday night storms

Dan Wolfe and his family returned to their Merrillville home Wednesday night after the storms had passed to find a tree had smashed his car.

June 13, 2013 8:53 pm Video Photos

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More Dye foundation scholarship winners

More Dye foundation scholarship winners

 

June 06, 2013 12:00 am

More Dye foundation scholarship winners named

More Dye foundation scholarship winners named

 

June 06, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Scholarships awarded by Dye foundation in 20th year

Scholarships awarded by Dye foundation in 20th year

The James W. and Betty Dye Foundation recently awarded 72 new Jim and Betty Dye Scholarships to graduating seniors from Lake, Porter, Newton, and Jasper county high schools. Worth from $4,000 to $28,000, the scholarships can be applied at Ind…

June 03, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Michigan City economic leader to lead regional efforts

Michigan City economic leader to lead regional efforts

Kevin Kieft hopes to spread his success with job creation in Michigan City to throughout Northwest Indiana.

May 30, 2013 1:46 pm

Newton Co. man dies in Washington, D.C., motorcycle crash

A Newton County man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle collided with a car in downtown Washington, D.C., where he was participating in the weekend-long Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride to honor veterans.

May 25, 2013 5:00 pm

Gary Parole District officials to host open house today

GARY | The Gary Parole District will host an open house at 11 a.m. today at 569 Tyler St., Gary.

May 23, 2013 12:00 am

Semi crashes into utility pole, trees, Newton County house

LAKE VILLAGE | A semi crashed into a house at 4310 W. Ind. 10 on Wednesday, officials said.

May 22, 2013 8:00 pm

NWI home sales continue winning streak

NWI home sales continue winning streak

Northwest Indiana single-family home sales increased 26 percent in April as compared to one year ago, marking the 22nd straight month home sales have increased in the region.

May 22, 2013 12:30 pm

Rokita fundraising off IRS controversy

Rokita fundraising off IRS controversy

INDIANAPOLIS | U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indianapolis, is using the controversy over an Internal Revenue Service investigation into the tax-exempt status of some Tea Party groups to raise money for his 2014 re-election campaign.

May 21, 2013 5:45 pm

Crash in Newton County killed downstate Brazil man, 22

KENTLAND | A 22-year-old man from downstate Brazil was identified as the person killed in the crash involving a semitrailer Friday in Newton County, officials said.

May 21, 2013 12:05 am

Police: Driver dies after crash with semi in Newton County

KENTLAND | The Newton County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash Friday morning north of Kentland.

May 17, 2013 7:45 pm

Scholarship offered to seniors at Northwest Indiana schools

Graduating high school seniors from Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper counties can apply for a scholarship program offered by the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and the Northwest Indiana McDonald's Operators.

May 09, 2013 4:35 pm

Call for creative thinkers begins

MERRILLVILLE │ Another year of discovering the most creative thinkers and innovators of Northwest Indiana begins Friday.

May 09, 2013 1:52 pm

Computer issues force suspension of ISTEP testing for remainder of Tuesday

Computer issues force suspension of ISTEP testing for remainder of Tuesday

Indiana online ISTEP+ testing is expected to resume Wednesday after the state suspended testing Tuesday because connectivity issues plagued test takers for a second consecutive day.

April 30, 2013 5:00 pm Photos

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American Discovery Trail re-route brings national path through region

PORTAGE | Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south suburbs are now linked to a 6,800-mile trail system spanning from Delaware to California, officials announced Thursday.

April 25, 2013 7:20 pm

Prison officials fish for tips with cold case playing cards

Indiana prisoners will have the faces of cold case homicide victims and missing persons on the only decks of playing cards available for purchase in state prisons.

April 24, 2013 5:15 pm

Free Excel workshop set for Newton County residents

The Morocco WorkOne will be offering a free Microsoft Excel 2007 Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday

April 23, 2013 4:35 pm

Times reporter wins national public service award

Times reporter wins national public service award

Times investigative reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski has won a national public service award for her ongoing series detailing Indiana's fragmented system of providing services to children in need of state services.

April 23, 2013 11:40 am

NWI home sales have a spring in their step

Single-family home sales in Northwest Indiana increased 23.3 percent in March, marking their 21st consecutive monthly increase on a year-over-year basis, according to sales figures from the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors.

April 22, 2013 4:00 pm Related

Newton Co. meth lab investigation nets two arrests

KENTLAND | Two Kentland residents are being held at the Newton County Jail on charges related to the discovery of a meth  lab, police said early Monday.

April 22, 2013 7:01 am

Rivers nearing crest as roads closed for flooding reopen

Rivers nearing crest as roads closed for flooding reopen

Many roads closed due to flooding on Thursday were reopened on Friday as flood waters began to recede.

April 19, 2013 7:30 pm Related

Bill Wellman guests on "Lakeshore Focus" show

This week on "Lakeshore Focus," host Keith Kirkpatrick will be joined by a true Northwest Indiana Legend and one of the greatest storytellers around.

April 19, 2013 10:00 am

Flooded roads, swollen rivers, lightning strikes as storms sock region

Flooded roads, swollen rivers, lightning strikes as storms sock region

Heavy rain poured down Thursday on Northwest Indiana, causing road closures, flooding basements and threatening residents living near local rivers.

April 18, 2013 9:25 pm Photos

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Heavy rains, thunderstorms could bring flooding to region

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through week's end, prompting a flood watch for the region.

April 17, 2013 8:45 pm

2 teens arrested after police pursuit in Newton County

NEWTON COUNTY | Two teens were arrested Friday after leading police through a chase in Newton County.

April 14, 2013 7:30 pm

Newton County man, 63, dies in single-vehicle crash

NEWTON COUNTY | A Brook man died Thursday afternoon after his pickup truck drove off the road and hit a tree, police said.

April 12, 2013 6:37 pm

Investment experts guest on 'Lakeshore Focus' show

On this week’s "Lakeshore Focus" host Keith Kirkpatrick is joined by Mike Barancyk and F. Marc Ruiz from Oak Partners. The pair will provide investment and wealth management advice to viewers.

April 12, 2013 5:00 pm

Visclosky announces support of marriage equality

Visclosky announces support of marriage equality

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky announced his support of marriage equality Thursday, calling unfair current federal laws that bar same-sex couples from having the same financial and legal benefits as married couples.

April 11, 2013 12:30 pm Related

ISTEP-Plus likely to be around for a while

ISTEP-Plus likely to be around for a while

Given the political push back and legislative discussion over the Common Core Standards touted by former Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett and endorsed by many teachers in the region, it does not look like there will be change…

April 04, 2013 7:00 pm Photos

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Crown Point, Tri-Creek schools on two-hour delay

Classes in the Crown Point Community and Tri-Creek school corporations are delayed two hours this morning due to overnight snow.

March 25, 2013 8:31 am

Report ranks Lake County among unhealthiest in Indiana

An annual health report issued this week ranks Lake County near the bottom of the state for health outcomes, with Porter County closer to the top.

March 21, 2013 4:00 pm

Winter storm blows through region

Winter storm blows through region

It might not seem like spring is only two weeks away after the area received heavy snowfall Tuesday.

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Officials asking for help solving cold cases from October ’83

Officials asking for help solving cold cases from October ’83

INDIANAPOLIS | Officials are asking for help identifying three people who were killed and found October 1983 in Newton and Jasper counties.

March 05, 2013 6:30 pm Photos

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Lake Village man charged in Borman Expressway chase

GARY | A Lake Village man was charged with numerous offenses after leading Indiana State Police on a three-mile chase on the Borman Expressway early Tuesday.

March 05, 2013 5:30 pm

Fair Oaks Farms lauds opening of compressed natural gas corridor

Fair Oaks Farms lauds opening of compressed natural gas corridor

FAIR OAKS | A new compressed natural gas station fueled by cow manure at Fair Oaks Farms completes a transportation corridor investors hope will be the first of many across the country.

March 04, 2013 2:00 pm Photos

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Cause of fatal Lake Village fire determined

LAKE VILLAGE | A fire that killed a 71-year-old Lake Village woman Friday was caused by a faulty power vent on a basement hot water heater, officials said.

March 04, 2013 9:20 am

Woman dies following fire in Newton Co. field

LAKE VILLAGE |  A 71-year-old Lake Village woman died Friday morning following a fire in a field outside her home, officials said.

March 01, 2013 12:00 pm

Creator of steelmaking simulator guests on 'Lakeshore Focus' show

What would it be like to stand inside a raging steelmaking blast furnace – virtually? Meet Dr. Chenn Zhou, of Purdue University Calumet, the inventor of this simulation experience as she joins host Keith Kirkpatrick on the next "Lakeshore Focus."

March 01, 2013 12:00 am

Hobart woman critically injured in Newton County crash

NEWTON COUNTY | A 52-year-old Hobart woman was critically injured Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Newton County. 

February 28, 2013 7:30 pm

Meteorologist: Worst of winter storm could largely spare NWI

Meteorologist: Worst of winter storm could largely spare NWI

A winter storm was expected to continue to bring snow into the Chicago area until Wednesday morning.

February 26, 2013 6:07 pm Related

Region would feel immediate effects of sequester-driven budget cuts

Unless Congress acts by Friday, $85 billion in automatic budget cuts, known as the sequester, are set to take effect from March through September.

February 25, 2013 7:00 pm

Few problems reported from overnight snow

Few problems reported from overnight snow

Area police reported few problems on the roads overnight and early Friday morning after snow fell across the region.

February 22, 2013 9:26 am

PNC chancellor is guest on next 'Lakeshore Focus' show

On the next "Lakeshore Focus" show host Keith Kirkpatrick will look at higher education in the region with his guest, Purdue University North Central Chancellor James Dworkin.

February 15, 2013 8:00 pm

Judge to review porn of Lake Village man before sentencing

HAMMOND | In sentencing offenders on child pornography charges, federal authorities consider there are many degrees of child pornography, depending on the level of depravity and violence associated with the images and videos.

February 14, 2013 7:00 pm

Wind advisory prompts Indiana Toll Road bans

A wind advisory is in effect with wind gusts of 50 mph whipping through the region.

February 11, 2013 7:19 am

Rokita blasts NSA record-gathering program

Rokita blasts NSA record-gathering program

INDIANAPOLIS | U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indianapolis, accused the National Security Agency Monday of violating constitutional protections agai…

June 17, 2013 7:00 pm

Working Smarter: Bilingual phlebotomist has plans for Nicaragua

Working Smarter: Bilingual phlebotomist has plans for Nicaragua

Faith. Phlebotomy. Spanish. Marissa Ramirez has overcome the obstacles in her path and has a plan to combine what she knows to make a differen…

June 17, 2013 6:15 pm Photos

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