Feds in Gary arrest 3rd person in crazy murder case

DAVENPORT, IOWA | Federal marshals in Gary have arrested a third person wanted in connection with the Dec. 6 shooting death of 41-year-old Robby Ray Kohn, of Davenport.

Illinois can't keep up in 71-58 loss to Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. | Illinois started strong and seemed to be setting itself up for another impressive win after defeating top-ranked Indiana, Gonzaga, Butler and Ohio State earlier this season.

Suspect in at least 17 bank robberies caught

MERRILLVILLE | A Carol Stream, Ill., man believed responsible for a string of at least 17 bank robberies, including ones in Hammond, has been arrested by Elgin, Ill., police in connection with his latest heist, the FBI announced.

Purdue holds on over Illinois

CHAMPAIGN | Ralph Bolden and his Purdue teammates have been through a lot, but they're one win from bowl eligibility following a 20-17 victory at Illinois Saturday.

Aluminum, glass makers seek Indiana container deposit law

INDIANAPOLIS | Could 5 or 10 cents entice you to recycle that empty pop can or wine bottle sitting in your trash bin?

'Iowa' revised for Indiana audiences

For theatergoers who prefer less shock, Towle Theater's production of "Leaving Iowa" may be an appropriate fit in the eyes of Towle's executive director, Jeff Casey.

Summertime and the county fair living is greasy

WASHINGTON | My dipstick tells me my cholesterol is a quart low, so it must be time for some Porter County Fair food. My EEG has pretty much flatlined, so I should be able to handle the fair's aural onslaught of country music.

Hunter-Reay wins third in a row with Toronto victory

TORONTO | Flat oval, banked oval or street course, the Midwest or Canada: Ryan Hunter-Reay is proving he can dominate anywhere on the IndyCar circuit.

No. 23 Indiana tops struggling Minnesota 69-50

MINNEAPOLIS | Christian Watford went his last two games without making a basket. So Indiana coach Tom Crean told him to stay focused on his defense.

Upsets plentiful in balanced Big Ten

Indiana gets it now.

Twins Ann Landers (left) and Abigail Van Buren (right) in 1976 at their 40-year high school reunion

Twins Ann Landers (left) and Abigail Van Buren (right), rival syndicated advice columnists, shared a laugh and lunch when they returned to their hometown of Sioux City, Iowa in 1976 for their 40-year high school reunion.

Will Romney ride it out in Iowa?

DES MOINES, Iowa | The White House their goal, Republican presidential hopefuls raced across Iowa on Monday in final, full-day of frenzied appeals for support in precinct caucuses that open the 2012 campaign. "It is the race you make it," an upset-minded Rick Santorum told voters soon to pic…

Appling leads No. 16 Michigan State against IU

No. 16 Michigan State 80, No. 13 Indiana 65

Iowa recruit Olivia Kabacinski

Olivia Kabacinski is an Iowa recruit, and she is finishing her stellar prep career at Chesterton this winter. She's had six top-four finishes in individual events at the state meet in her career.

Iowa recruit Olivia Kabacinski

Olivia Kabacinski is an Iowa recruit, and she is finishing her stellar prep career at Chesterton this winter. She's off to a rousing start, breaking the school and pool record in the 200-yard individual medley in the team's season opener last week against Highland.

Iowa recruit Olivia Kabacindki

Olivia Kabacinski is an Iowa recruit, and she is finishing her stellar prep career at Chesterton this winter. She won the 200-yard freestyle state title as a sophomore and finished second in the 50 and 100 free last year.

Times publisher tapped as regional leader

Times Media Co. Publisher Bill Masterson Jr. was appointed group publisher Wednesday within Lee Enterprises Inc., The Times' corporate parent. Masterson will oversee publications in Rapid City, S.D., Orangeburg, S.C., and Maysville, KY.

BRIAN HOWEY: Long fuse on Daniels' decision on presidential bid

The past several Mondays have been blue for those of you seeking a Mitch Daniels presidential campaign.

Reagan's son opens 100th birthday celebration

Illinois is celebrating the 100th birthday of its only native-born president, Ronald Reagan, with a yearlong series of events, including a Centennial Gala on Friday featuring former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. This weekend's festivities include:

Dyer woman still working at 91

CROWN POINT | Business owners with employees who complain about their work might want to consider bringing Jennie Decker in to give them a good talking to.