New K-9 joins Crown Point ranks

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Police have a new canine, a German shepherd named Ace.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Drive smart, drive safely in work zones

With the arrival of the warm spring temperatures, you’re starting to see more yellow vests and orange cones and barrels throughout Northwest Indiana.

Lake County women injured in vehicle crash on I-94

LAPORTE | Two Lake County women were injured with nonlife threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 in LaPorte County, state police said.

Indiana State Police remember fallen comrades at memorial service

Indiana State Police from District 13 pray during a memorial for fallen State Police at the post in Lowell. Master Trooper Jerry Michalak, center, has an arm tattoo honoring his former shift partner Scott Patrick, who was killed in the line of duty.

Indiana State Police remember fallen comrades at memorial service

Indiana State Police from District 13 march in formation during a memorial for fallen officers at the post in Lowell.

Indiana State Police remember fallen comrades at memorial service

Indiana State Police Sgt. Brian Schnick plays taps during a memorial for fallen officers at the police post in Lowell.

Horse put down on I-94 following fall from moving trailer

PORTAGE | A horse died Monday after falling from a moving trailer on Interstate 94 near the Portage exit, Indiana State Police said.

ISP team honors fallen heroes

CHICAGO | Members of the Indiana State Police along with their family and friends joined thousands at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park for the 9th annual Run to Remember.

Portage police chase ends in rollover on Borman

A Portage police pursuit ended Monday morning with the suspect's vehicle rolling over in a ditch on the Borman Expressway, police said.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

MONDAY

Valpo woman, Illinois man die in separate I-65 accidents

JASPER COUNTY | State police responded to two fatal accidents Saturday afternoon on Interstate 65 near the Remington exits involving students traveling home from college. A Valparaiso woman was one of two people killed in the separate accidents.

Man killed after being ejected in crash on I-94

CHESTERTON | A retired Chesterton doctor was killed Tuesday night when he was ejected from his vehicle in a rollover crash on Interstate 94, police said.

One person killed in crash on I-80/94

GARY | One person was killed late Tuesday in a vehicle crash on Interstate 80/94 near Grant Street, Indiana State Police said.

Illinois man killed in I-94 wreck

MICHIGAN CITY | An Illinois man was killed early Thursday in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 that blocked traffic for several hours.

Prison officials fish for tips with cold case playing cards

Indiana prisoners will have the faces of cold case homicide victims and missing persons on the only decks of playing cards available for purchase in state prisons.

Horse saved from scary situation on I-65

LAKE STATION | David Beckham was driving Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 65 to his daughter's track meet when he spotted a wandering horse on the road.

Indiana State Police partners again with DEA for Prescription Drug Take Back Day

CROWN POINT | On April 27, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring the sixth nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft.

Indiana State Police awarded bronze medal award from Indiana Special Olympics

CROWN POINT | On April 18, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter accepted a certificate on behalf of the Indiana State Police recognizing the Department as a Bronze Medal Law Enforcement Torch Run Agency. An agency is recognized as a Bronze Medal Torch Run Agency for raising bet…