Buster gets lucky after fall into frozen pond

MICHIGAN CITY | Buster was back in good spirits Thursday after coming about as close to death as it gets after plunging through thin ice.

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SCHERERVILLE | Nancy Laskarin's rescued greyhound Rudy takes a nap at their home in Schererville on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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SCHERERVILLE | Nancy Laskarin plays with her rescued greyhounds Frannie Bean, left, and Rudy, right, at their home in Schererville on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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SCHERERVILLE | Nancy Laskarin's rescued greyhound Rudy takes a at their home in Schererville on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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SCHERERVILLE | Nancy Laskarin's rescued greyhound Rudy plays fetch at their home in Schererville on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Rescue earns Outstanding Citizen Award from Schererville

Man nearly drowns in Lake Michigan at Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY | A Chicago area man nearly drowned Sunday afternoon in a choppy Lake Michigan at Michigan City.

Chicago Heights child rescued from Lake Michigan, airlifted to Chicago

A 5-year-old Chicago Heights boy under water for about 10 minutes was airlifted from a Gary hospital to Chicago after being rescued from Lake Michigan on Thursday, officials said.

Hobart fire chief, boy he saved share Hometown Hero honors

GARY | Hobart Fire Chief Brian Taylor shared his Hometown Hero honors on Tuesday with the boy he rescued from a house fire.

Firefighters, farmers train for grain bin rescues

Firefighters use backboards to "rescue" a fellow firefighter inside a corn storage bin Saturday during a grain bin rescue training session. An educator from Purdue University conducted the training for firefighters from Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Hebron, Shelby and Schneider.

Firefighters, farmers train for grain bin rescues

Lowell firefighter Brandon Newcomb on Saturday uses a portable plasma cutter to slice through a piece of metal that is used to construct grain storage bins during a training session in Eagle Creek Township. A Purdue University educator led the training session for firefighters.

Firefighters, farmers train for grain bin rescues

Firefighters use a rescue tube to retrieve a fellow firefighter inside a corn storage bin Saturday during a grain bin rescue training session. An educator from Purdue University conducted the training for firefighters from Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Hebron, Shelby and Schneider.  

Quick response saves 12-year-old from drowning

GLENWOOD | A 12-year-old Glenwood boy was able to celebrate his birthday this week, thanks to the dramatic rescue efforts of the Glenwood Fire Department.

Firefighters to the rescue

CEDAR LAKE | Drama gripped a Cedar Lake neighborhood last week as a mother frantically searched for her nine children after they all slipped into a storm drain.

Crews suspend search after report of plane down in lake

Authorities suspended their search early Wednesday of Wolf Lake, Lake Michigan and the Calumet River for a report of a plane that may have attempted a water landing late Tuesday night.

Lake Station needs lifeguards for pool at Riverivew Park

LAKE STATION | Certified lifeguards are needed to work this summer at the Riverview Park swimming pool.

Hammond vet comes to the rescue of cats

HAMMOND | A Hammond veterinarian is honoring the memory of a former client by finding homes for her pets.

Portage fire boat gets decals

The Portage High School printing technology class applies decals Tuesday to the new Portage Fire Department rescue boat.

Portage fire boat gets decals

The Portage High School printing technology class applied decals to the new Portage Fire Department rescue boat on Tuesday.

Portage fire boat gets decals

Portage High School printing technology teacher Mark Fischer, center, and his students apply decals to the new Portage Fire Department rescue boat.