Residents can call Hobart cop with neighborhood concerns

HOBART | Residents with neighborhood complaints or concerns have someone in the Police Department to contact, Chief Rick Zormier said.

Lake Station offers dumpsters during spring cleaning week

LAKE STATION | The city's public works dumpsters will be available to all residents for spring cleaning from April 22 to 27.

Hobart officials learn of new program for youths

HOBART | Police Chief Rick Zormier wants the city's youths to have a safe place to hang out after school.

Hobart mayor names Sgt. Rick Zormier to head Police Department

HOBART | Sgt. Rick Zormier became Hobart's new police chief on Friday following an announcement by Mayor Brian Snedecor.

Hobart mayor narrows list of police chief candidates down to final three

HOBART | Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor has narrowed a long list of potential police chief candidates down to three.

Hobart's deputy police chief will lead department for now

HOBART | The Police Department's second in command will serve as interim chief until a permanent replacement is named, Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor said.

Hobart police department swears in Crown Point man as newest officer

HOBART | Cody Riggle, 21, of Crown Point, was sworn in Thursday as a new police officer.

Lake Station residents robbed at gunpoint of cash, shotgun and prescription drugs

LAKE STATION | Two men escaped an intense police search after breaking into a house Friday and robbing residents at gunpoint, authorities said.

Routine traffic stop in Gary escalated to shooting when officer was assaulted, police said

GARY | A Gary man was shot in the arm after physically assaulting a Gary police officer, police said Saturday.

Dozens apply for Lake Station police jobs

Lake Station | The recent extreme heat didn't deter a record number of candidates hopeful for a spot on the Police Department, Police Chief Kevin Garber said.

Hobart woman to seek stricter vicious dog regulations after pit bull attack

HOBART | City official Sherryl Doerr and her daughter will go before the City Council this week to ask for more bite in existing dog ordinances.

Former Lake Station police chief accused of inaction on gun permit applications

LAKE STATION | Former Police Chief Michael Stills failed, over a four-year period, to forward about 30 gun permit applications to the state, Police Chief Kevin Garber said.

Jeff White sworn in as Hobart's new police chief

HOBART | It was standing room only on Tuesday as interim Hobart Police Chief Jeff White was sworn in as the department's top officer.

Interim chief named Hobart's top cop

HOBART |Interim Hobart Police Chief Jeff White, 50, becomes the department's new chief starting Tuesday.

New Chicago officials name Portage man new police chief

NEW CHICAGO | Town officials have named Tim Lucas, 32, of Portage, the new police chief.

New Chicago police chief hiring on hold

NEW CHICAGO | Plans by the town to hire a new police chief are on hold pending the conclusion of contract negotiations, Town Council President Laurie Robbins said.