Senate sends several region-sponsored proposals to governor

INDIANAPOLIS | The Senate passed several House-approved legislative proposals sponsored by Northwest Indiana lawmakers Tuesday that are now headed to Gov. Mike Pence for his signature or veto. They include:

Boating law changes sail through Senate committees

INDIANAPOLIS | Two proposals that could affect recreational boating in Northwest Indiana have been approved by Senate committees.

Sunny Days for the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show

The weather cooperated for most of the four days during the 33rd Annual Michigan City In-Water Boat Show, as did boat and accessories sales.

Portage family rescued from sinking boat near E.C. Marina

EAST CHICAGO | The Lake County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit saved a Portage man and his children from their sinking boat Thursday night in Lake Michigan near the East Chicago Marina, police said.

Governor signs property tax amnesty, 31 other bills into law

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels signed 32 bills into law Wednesday, including a measure allowing counties to offer a one-time amnesty to property owners behind on their tax bills.

Drunk boating may lead to same punishment as drunk driving

INDIANAPOLIS | The penalty for operating a motorboat while intoxicated soon may be equivalent to the punishment for drunk driving.

U.S. Coast Guard boat safety course to begin Wednesday

LAKE STATION | The Burns Waterway Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is presenting a seven-lesson boat safety course starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Edison High School, 3304 Parkside Ave.

Porter County Expo Boat Show keeps motoring

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | They can't wait to get out on the waves.

3 men injured in 'lake rage' incident near Hammond Marina

HAMMOND | Three men suffered broken bones and lacerations at the hands of an angry mob in an apparent "lake rage" incident just offshore from Lakefront Beach over the weekend, police said.

Bridge work to restrict boats at Portage Marina this spring

Bridge work by the Indiana Department of Transportation will cause boating restrictions on Burns Ditch at the Portage Marina this spring, officials said.

Super Boats to invade Michigan City again

The southern tip of Lake Michigan will get a little louder and a little faster Sunday with super motor boats reaching speeds of nearly 150 miles per hour in the waters just off Washington Park Beach.