Taxpayers may get hit with 'convenience fee' under new pay-to-pay law

INDIANAPOLIS | Hoosiers soon may be forced to pay a "convenience fee" when using a credit or debit card to pay municipal or utility charges under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

Kouts' "cloud" makes it easier to pay bills

KOUTS | "We're finally in the 21st century," Kouts Council President Tim Jones said Monday after the council approved installation of an electronic invoice cloud for handling its billing services.

Police: Hobart men went on spending spree in with stolen credit card

HOBART | Two Hobart men used a stolen credit card to make more than $1,000 in purchases in Lake and Porter counties, police said.

Chicago man accused of using stolen credit cards in Hobart

HOBART | A 31-year-old Chicago man used stolen credit cards to buy computers and other items at HH Gregg in Hobart, police said.

Cops ask help identifying man suspected in gift card scheme

HOBART | Police are seeking residents' help identifying a man they believe was involved in a Jan. 24 crime.

Lake Station man charged with fraud after using stolen credit cards

HOBART | A Lake Station man used stolen credit cards to make purchases in Hobart, Merrillville and Porter County, police said.

Lake County treasurer opens express lane for taxpayers

CROWN POINT | There is a swift, if not entirely painless, way for Lake County property owners to pay their taxes this fall.

Credit Where Credit’s Due

Hobart cops seek information on woman suspected in theft

HOBART | Police are seeking help in identifying a woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card while shopping at Target on U.S. 30.

Gary man arrested on fraud charge at Portage retailer

PORTAGE | Love has landed a Gary man in jail on fraud charges.

Portage police seek help with identification of theft suspect

PORTAGE | Police are investigating the theft of credit cards Friday from a vehicle at a business near U.S. 6 and Veterans Avenue.

Valparaiso pair face charges in Hobart credit card fraud

HOBART | A Valparaiso couple stole a woman's credit card and used it to charge purchases at a Hobart business, police said.

Gary man charged with fraud in use of friend's credit card

HOBART | A 42-year-old Gary man stole a friend's credit card and used it to make numerous charges, including for truck repairs, police said.

Chicago bartender is charged with fraud in credit card scam

HOBART | A Chicago bartender used stolen credit cards from inebriated customers to make purchases at stores in Hobart, Merrillville and Griffith, police said.

2 Illinois men face charges of fraud, theft in ATM transactions

HOBART | Two Illinois men stole several debit cards then used one from a Florida man to steal more than $6,000 through ATM transactions, police said.

Portage ambulance fees can be paid with credit or debit cards

PORTAGE | When Chris Stidham took office as the city's clerk-treasurer this year, the number one request by residents was to be able to pay an ambulance fee with a credit or debit card.

Gary woman charged with stealing money from mother

HOBART | A 29-year-old Gary woman wrote out more than $5,000 unauthorized checks using her bedridden mom's account, police said.

Board to Langbehn: Draft plan to rein in credit card expenses

CROWN POINT | The executive director of Lake County's solid waste district — criticized by some of his elected bosses and a state audit for past credit card expenditures — will have an opportunity to recommend changes to the district's policy for plastic.