Police: Driver dies after crash with semi in Newton County

KENTLAND | The Newton County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash Friday morning north of Kentland.

Rivers nearing crest as roads closed for flooding reopen

Many roads closed due to flooding on Thursday were reopened on Friday as flood waters began to recede.

2 teens arrested after police pursuit in Newton County

NEWTON COUNTY | Two teens were arrested Friday after leading police through a chase in Newton County.

Newton County man, 63, dies in single-vehicle crash

NEWTON COUNTY | A Brook man died Thursday afternoon after his pickup truck drove off the road and hit a tree, police said.

Senate backs higher taxes on region motorists

INDIANAPOLIS | The Republican-controlled Senate voted 38-12 Tuesday to compel Northwest Indiana residents pay more in vehicle taxes if they want smooth roads to drive on.

Report ranks Lake County among unhealthiest in Indiana

An annual health report issued this week ranks Lake County near the bottom of the state for health outcomes, with Porter County closer to the top.

Woman dies following fire in Newton Co. field

LAKE VILLAGE | A 71-year-old Lake Village woman died Friday morning following a fire in a field outside her home, officials said.

Hobart woman critically injured in Newton County crash

NEWTON COUNTY | A 52-year-old Hobart woman was critically injured Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Newton County.

Meteorologist: Worst of winter storm could largely spare NWI

A winter storm was expected to continue to bring snow into the Chicago area until Wednesday morning.

Few problems reported from overnight snow

Area police reported few problems on the roads overnight and early Friday morning after snow fell across the region.

Judge to review porn of Lake Village man before sentencing

HAMMOND | In sentencing offenders on child pornography charges, federal authorities consider there are many degrees of child pornography, depending on the level of depravity and violence associated with the images and videos.

Wind advisory prompts Indiana Toll Road bans

A wind advisory is in effect with wind gusts of 50 mph whipping through the region.

Significant ice storm expected to hit region Sunday

A winter storm is expected to sock the region Sunday with more than a quarter of an inch of ice.

PU Alumni Club offers scholarships, game watches, food drive

The Purdue Alumni Club of Northwest Indiana has applications available for two scholarships offered by the club, a Book Scholarship and a Purdue Scholar Award.

Essay contest keeps the dream alive

An opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to receive a $500 scholarship and a trip to Washington D.C., with a possibility of meeting President Barack Obama, is available through an essay competition presented by the NWI “Keeping the Dream Alive” 2013 and Beyond Project, First Kingdo…

Home sales end year on strong note

Northwest Indiana single-family home sales increased 10.2 percent in December as compared to the year-ago month, their 18th straight monthly year-over-year increase.

Bitter cold grips region, forces school delays

The region's first blast of brutal winter air arrived early Tuesday morning, with wind chills dipping to 15 degrees below zero.

Man faced myriad sexual misconduct allegations in decades-long career working with children

Editor's note: This is the first of two stories that resulted from a Times investigation into Michael Ritchie, a former region man who has worked with developmentally disabled children under a cloud of allegations pertaining to inappropriate relationships with the youth he was entrusted with…

Older Worker opportunities available in Jasper, Newton and Porter counties

The Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program is accepting applications from unemployed persons 55 or older who live in Jasper, Newton and Porter counties and have incomes of $13,964 per year or less for a family of one ($18,913 for family of two).

Area lawmakers wanted more from fiscal cliff deal

INDIANAPOLIS | Three months ago, well before the United States sailed over the fiscal cliff, U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, told The Times he expected Congress would "at best, kick the can down the road" on taxes and spending.