State wants Gary schools treasurer to repay missing money

INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana's auditing agency has demanded that the former extra-curricular treasurer for two Gary high schools repay nearly $6,000 in fees and ticket sales revenue it claims is missing.

Lake County's November child support collections top $3.2M

CROWN POINT | Last month's child support collections by the office of Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter were in excess of $3.2 million.

One Region unveils Qualify of Life Indicators Report

MERRILLVILLE | Several hundred stakeholders gathered Tuesday at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza for the official unveiling of the 2012 Quality of Life Indicators Report issued by One Region.

Lowell police target DCS performance

CROWN POINT | In the only such case during his 20-year administration, Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter last week declined to press criminal charges sought by Lowell police against a case manager with the Indiana Department of Child Services.

EDITORIAL: Lake County commissioners should eliminate position

The need to appoint a special prosecutor in the case of Tramel Raggs is inescapable. But this legal situation need not stop the Lake County commissioners from re-examining his position with the county.

Embezzlement case involving Lake prosecutor's niece now in feds' hands

Embezzlement allegations involving Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter's niece now will be handled by the federal government.

State demands repayment of money missing from Meister Elementary

INDIANAPOLIS | The state's auditing agency has demanded the former extra-curricular treasurer at Meister Elementary School repay $6,929 in school funds it says were never deposited.

Appeals court reduces Gary child molester's prison term by 40 years

INDIANAPOLIS | A Gary man who molested two young girls for nearly two years had his 80-year prison sentence cut in half Wednesday by the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Munster man's driving record a license to kill?

MUNSTER | When Michael Temores moved to Munster from Highland a few years ago, Highland police were so concerned they notified the town's police.

Former Highland teacher surrenders to police

HIGHLAND | A former Highland High School teacher surrendered to police Tuesday after six felony counts were formally filed against him regarding an inappropriate relationship with three female students.

Grand jury may review fatal C.P. stabbing

CROWN POINT | A grand jury may be called to review evidence of a fatal stabbing on Thanksgiving.

State excise police seize counterfeit CDs, DVDs from Gary businesses

GARY | State Excise Police on Wednesday seized a significant number of counterfeit DVDs and CDs from three Gary businesses.

EDITORIAL: Many lessons from town court scandal

The Merrillville Town Court scandal has many facets, but today's discussion involves just a few of the lessons to be learned.

Carter recused self from niece's theft investigation

Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter officially recused himself in June from the investigation into allegations his niece stole more than $300,000 from Merrillville's Town Court, he said Thursday.

EDITORIAL: Winfield case should prompt new state law

The Winfield Town Council appears poised to boot Michael DeNormandie from the council, five months after he left the town. Finally.

Gary quadruple murder convict in court this week

CROWN POINT | A Gary man whose 240-year prison sentence in a quadruple murder was overturned is due in Lake County court Wednesday, possibly to again face charges.

EDITORIAL: Boot DeNormandi from Winfield council

How long will the Winfield Town Council allow a man who no longer lives in the town to continue to be considered a council member?

Gary man's conviction in quadruple murder reversed

INDIANAPOLIS | An appeals court threw out the 240-year sentence of a Gary gang leader convicted in 2004 in a horrific, quadruple homicide and robbery.

Feds, state work together to fight crime, pool resources

HAMMOND | At one time local, state and federal law enforcement officers clung to their turf and did not welcome other agencies venturing into their territory.

Seaton may dodge tax and BMV problems

CROWN POINT | A Gary woman whose campaign for Lake County assessor generated more controversy than votes for her is likely to escape prosecution over allegations of illegal auto plates or property tax fraud.