Man shoots dog after it attacks his son

UNION TOWNSHIP | A man told authorities he shot and killed a neighbor's pit bull dog after the animal attacked and injured his son in his fenced-in yard.

Welcome gun, munitions factories to Indiana

Indiana legislators invite gun manufactures to move to Indiana! The only other offer that would be as great would be to welcome munitions factories to relocate here also.

Cook County officials reaping what they sowed

After reading about the big meeting in Lake County with the Cook County sheriff and others in the Chicago anti-gun crowd I was appalled that the Lake County sheriff would even mention gun shows were a big contributor to gun violence in Chicago.

Law enforcement, public must work together

Police enter a real estate building last May in Valparaiso after a gunman fired shots inside.

Cops will target Crown Point gun shows in stonger weapons monitoring

Lake County Sheriff John Buncich addresses the media Thursday during a news conference following a gun enforcement summit in Gary. Behind him are U.S. Attorney David Capp, left, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.

Cops will target Crown Point gun shows in stonger weapons monitoring

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, left, talks Thursday with Portage Police Chief Troy Williams following a gun enforcement summit in Gary.

Cops will target Crown Point gun shows in stonger weapons monitoring

U.S. Attorney David Capp talks with Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson following a gun enforcement summit Thursday in Gary.

Gun sales boom in NWI

Corky Wetzel, of Schererville, looks at guns Friday morning at Blythe's Sporting Goods in Griffith. The possibility of new gun control action has spurred sales of the firearms across the country, and Northwest Indiana is no different, according to local gun dealers.

Gun sales up in NWI

New handguns get priced and displayed Friday at Blythe's Sporting Goods in Griffith.

Gun sales boom in NWI

Customers at Blythe's Sporting Goods look over some of the hardware Friday at the Griffith store.

Gun ownership for protection is fundamental right in U.S.

This is in answer to the letter published on Dec 21. I am a combat veteran. I served my country honorably for 14 months in Korea. And yes, I was issued a gun and was taught how to use it. That gun is the reason I am able to write this letter today. My gun served me well on many occasions.

Gunman dead following hostage standoff

Carolyn Biesen, left, and another hostage, run May 25 from the Prudential Executive Group building in Valparaiso as police protect them during a standoff with a gunman who later took his own life.

Superintendent: Student had unloaded firearm at Highland elementary school

HIGHLAND | A Warren Elementary School student brought an unloaded firearm to school Tuesday on an apparent dare, district Superintendent Michael Boskovich said.

Police: 3 arrested in shooting at Hobart mall; fourth suspect sought

People stand outside Dick's Sporting Goods on Saturday night after a shooting inside Westfield Southlake mall in Hobart.

Police: 3 arrested in shooting at Hobart mall; fourth suspect sought

An ambulance and firetruck stand ready Saturday night near Chick-Fil-A after a shooting inside Westfield Southlake mall in Hobart. The mall was evacuated after the shooting. No one was injured.

Police: 3 arrested in shooting at Hobart mall; fourth suspect sought

Leeanna Penick, of Hammond, talks Saturday night about hearing a single shot inside Westfield Southlake mall in Hobart. The gunshot lodged in the ceiling, police said.

Police: 3 arrested in shooting at Hobart mall; fourth suspect sought

Members of the Lake County Sheriff's Department mobile crime lab arrive at Macy's on Saturday night after a shooting inside Westfield Southlake mall in Hobart.

Handgun found inside hollowed-out book donated to Valpo library

VALPARAISO | An employee at the Valparaiso branch of the Porter County Public Library made a shocking discovery this week after cracking open a donated book.