Hustler publisher offers Mourdock $1M for proof of God's intent

INDIANAPOLIS | Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt has offered $1 million cash to Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock if he can prove pregnancies caused by rape are "something that God intended to happen."

Judge throws out Occupy Chicago arrests

CHICAGO | A Cook County judge has ruled the arrests of more than 90 Occupy Chicago protesters last October were unconstitutional.

MARK KIESLING: Appeals court needs to uphold the rights of fools

The online version of a newspaper is a double-edged sword, particularly for those of us who write our opinions for a living.

Controversial court ruling produces more questions than answers

INDIANAPOLIS | In his 36 years of working in law enforcement, former LaPorte County Sheriff Jim Arnold doesn't believe he ever knowingly entered a home illegally.

DOUG ROSS: Rely on foot traffic, not vehicular traffic, for contributions

Hang around the political scene long enough, and you're bound to run into people looking for a handout. Except that this time, I'm talking about panhandling, not political pandering.

EDITORIAL: Freedom requires regular exercise

Today, Americans celebrate their freedom. Trouble is, many Americans don't even know what those freedoms are.

OFFBEAT: St. Louis Post-Dispatch a historical Pulitzer newspaper linked to infamous Hearst

WAR OF WORDS - - A newspaper editorial cartoon from the turn-of-the-century depicts the fierce rivalship of newspaper chain moguls Joseph Pulitzer (left) and William Randolph Hearst (right). The two men are credited with beginning the shift to "yellow journalism," which emphasizes sensationa…

OFFBEAT: St. Louis Post-Dispatch a historical Pulitzer newspaper linked to infamous Hearst

DATELINE - - St. Louis - - Philip Potempa is reporting this weekend from Missouri while traveling.

Cal City official cries foul over comments

CALUMET CITY | Fifth Ward Alderman Roger Munda publicly took aim Thursday at an entity he thinks has been unfair to his colleagues in Calumet City government: the largely anonymous group of people who post comments on the news stories published at NWI.com.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Students' free expression improves their schools

I have been involved in journalism education for 39 years (33 years as a high school journalism teacher/publications adviser and six years serving the Indiana High School Press Association).

EDITORIAL: Lake Central finally gets it right

Lake Central High School administrators took their time in making the right decision, but they deserve credit for reversing their decision and putting the student newspaper in the racks after all on Friday.

Lawyer: Secret session doesn't pass smell test

SPRINGFIELD | Lawmakers in Springfield are wondering what the fuss is about after Wednesday's behind-closed-doors meeting on state finances.

EDITORIAL: Reopen bridge to public support

Deciding on a replacement for the Cline Avenue Expressway is of such wide interest that not only the Indiana Department of Transportation but also Northwest Indiana's legislative delegation have held public hearings on the issue. This is a hot public issue and should not be resolved behind c…