AL HAMNIK: Jerome Harmon now operating on auto pilot

It was once believed Jerome Harmon could fly.

Former Wallace football head coach dies after collapsing at school

Many students at Lew Wallace High School had tears in their eyes on Wednesday and heavy hearts at the Glen Park school. Thomas Powell, a math teacher and former football coach for the Hornets, died.

AL HAMNIK: Gary's Branden Dawson still traveling the comeback trail

WEST LAFAYETTE | Michigan State sophomore Branden Dawson will be playing in the NBA one day. He knows it.

Teens steal laptop, projector from their high school, police say

GARY | Two Lew Wallace High School students allegedly stole a laptop computer, a projector and speakers from a class at their school, police said.

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Students gather outside the venue to get a glimpse and possible photo of Gabrielle Douglas as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus on Monday.

Gabby Douglas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Peter Smith of Foundations of East Chicago and Natalie Hawkins, mother of gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas, look on as she shows off one of her gold medals as the Olympian visits the Indiana University Northwest campus.

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Gabrielle Douglas and her mother Natalie Hawkins listen to speakers at a luncheon as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus on Monday.

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Gabrielle Douglas has a laugh as Robert Brown, a Calumet High School senior and event MC, straightens his tie for a photo with the Olympic gold medalist.

Gabrielle Douglas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

GARY | Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas greeted Gary high schoolers Monday with words of advice.

Participants take charge at H.E.I.G.H.T. summer camp

GARY | At the H.E.I.G.H.T. Football and Basketball Camp, it was nearly a case of too many captains and not enough grunts.

Former Lew Wallace star, WNBA player to give skills camp

MERRILLVILLE | If you have two able hands, you ought to use them.

Teen to stand trial in spring in Lew Wallace teacher's slaying

CROWN POINT | A Lake Criminal Court judge has scheduled a trial next spring for a Merrillville teenager charged with killing an 80-year-old Gary high school teacher.

Lew Wallace locked down for two hours after two men shot

GARY | Students at Lew Wallace STEM Academy were on lockdown for a couple of hours Tuesday after a shooting nearby.

PHIL WIELAND: Lew Wallace, the most famous unknown Hoosier

I love that I learn so much on this job. Most of what I learn probably is useless stuff, but it's interesting and could come in handy if I'm ever on "Jeopardy" or something.

‘Secret Millionaire' coach helps kick off fundraising campaign

GARY | With a pledge Monday to "challenge the community to support this cause," coach Tony Branch of ABC's "Secret Millionaire" fame donated seed money for the Lew Wallace High School cheerleaders' fundraising campaign to buy new uniforms and shoes.

Merrillville teen in custody in connection with teacher's slaying

MERRILLVILLE | Police arrested a Merrillville teenager believed to be responsible for the slaying of an 80-year-old Gary special education teacher, police said.

Remembering Anna Schulz

Lew Wallace High School Principal Lucille Upshaw talks about teacher Anna Schulz, who was found dead in her Merrillville home late Wednesday.

Police: Gary teen stabbed after attacking student on bus outside Lew Wallace

GARY | A 17-year-old girl was stabbed on a school bus Monday outside Lew Wallace High School after she started hitting another student, according to police reports.

Dawson tagged for all-American game

Lew Wallace senior Branden Dawson became the sixth region prep star to be named a McDonald's All-American.

Lew Wallace's Branden Dawson attempts to drive

Lew Wallace's Branden Dawson attempts to drive past the Chicago Simeon defense in Thursday's nationally-televised game hosted by Chicago State University.