EDITORIAL: Join forces to better deploy police resources

Lake County's largest communities could take a crime-fighting tip from some neighbors to the south. Joining forces could help combat crime.

Valpo seeks grant for school safety plan

VALPARAISO | The city is applying for a grant to develop a coordinated plan with other Porter County agencies to improve school safety.

LaPorte County graduated sanctions system helping to rehabilitate local youth

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Porter County a leader in court reform

For at least the past decade, Porter County has been a leader in Indiana in juvenile justice reform. As one of three family court pilot sites in Indiana, we have implemented many programs designed to assist children and families as they struggle through the juvenile justice system.

Indiana State Police to ramp up July 4 patrols

State police will be stepping up patrols for the July 4 weekend beginning at midnight Friday.