Elected officials discuss 2013 State Legislative Session

GARY │ A wrap-up of the 2013 state legislative session and how it will affect Gary was provided on Thursday by elected representatives at Ivy Tech Community College.

Gary man arrested for possession of crack cocaine

HAMMOND | A Gary man was arrested Thursday on an outstanding federal grand jury warrant for possession of crack cocaine.

Former region residents cross paths in Oklahoma dog rescue

Former Munster resident Michael Konopasek, who is working as a television news reporter in Oklahoma City, said he and a photographer were following blocks behind the deadly tornado Monday that devastated the suburban community of Moore.

IUN plans resource workshop for women, minority business owners

Indiana University Northwest and the Indiana Department of Administration invite minority and women business executives to a resource workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday in the John W. Anderson Library Conference Center, Room 105, on the IUN campus

Region thief gets OK for late appeal

INDIANAPOLIS | The untimely death of his attorney will enable an East Chicago man sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for an eight-month Highland crime spree to appeal his convictions despite missing a key deadline.

22-year-old Valpo man found shot to death in Gary

GARY | A 22-year-old Valparaiso man was shot and killed early Wednesday in Gary.

Gary council creates fund for Late Night Basketball League

GARY | The City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance establishing a fund, department and budget for the Gary Late Night Basketball League.

Region's ecological history is etched in the landscape

GARY | Just southwest of the South Shore commuter rail line tracks and the Indiana Toll Road at Burr Street in Gary, 120 acres of land tell the environmental history of Northwest Indiana.

Man faces federal charge in Gary bank robbery in March

HAMMOND | A federal grand jury has indicted a man in the robbery of the People's Bank in Gary in March.

Former Banneker school treasurer on hook for missing money

INDIANAPOLIS | The former extracurricular treasurer at Gary's Banneker school may be forced to repay $470.15 she collected for school activities that allegedly never made it to the bank.

IU Northwest Kids College sessions planned in July

GARY | Kids between the ages of 10 and 13 are invited to attend Kids College at Indiana University Northwest in July, with two-week sessions planned on the topics of citizenship and law enforcement from July 15 to 26.

Chamber to host legislative update

GARY | On May 23, the Gary Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, will host a Legislative Update: 2013 Session Wrap-Up from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Ivy Tech Community College, 1440 E. 35th Ave., in Gary.

IU Northwest plans resource workshop for women, minority business owners

GARY | Indiana University Northwest and the Indiana Department of Administration invite minority and women business executives to a resource workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 29 in the John W. Anderson Library Conference Center, Room 105.

21st Century Charter boys and girls track qualify for regional finals

GARY | Not long after the boys basketball team from 21st Century Charter School in Gary won the school's first sectional championship, the girls and boys track teams qualified three to regional finals.

Teen reported missing, may be in Gary's Black Oak area

GARY | A 15-year-old girl was listed as an endangered runaway Tuesday morning, police said.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Mastersons left positive impact on entire region

Into every person’s life will come an individual or two who truly make a difference. The same can be said for Northwest Indiana as a region.

Region's ecological history is etched in the landscape

John Drake, kneeling, explains a type of plant to Martha Bolyard, left, Susan MiHalo, center, and Ann Bochnowski on Monday during a biodiversity tour at Ivanhoe Dune and Swale in Gary.

Building hope with homes

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana has begun its build season and needs volunteer help.

TradeWinds gala nets $54,000 for agency services

MERRILLVILLE | TradeWinds Services recently hosted its 20th annual fundraising gala in the Celebrity Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.

Man facing charges after boy learning to drive strikes home

GARY | An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday after allowing a 14-year-old to drive a vehicle that ended up hitting a residence in the 2100 block of Williams Street, Gary police said.