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Woman arrested after firing shots into air, Gary cops say

GARY | A 24-year-old woman was arrested early Wednesday in the 400 block of Clark Road after police saw her brandish a gun and fire it in the air, Gary police said.

Three-town police task force arrests five over several days

GRIFFITH | The Griffith-Highland-Munster police task force made five arrests during the past few days, the Griffith Town Council said Tuesday.

Wanted: Committee compromise on Illinois pensions

SPRINGFIELD | Illinois lawmakers didn't solve the state's pension crisis Wednesday but saved themselves from embarrassment over an ill-fated special session by taking steps toward a House-Senate compromise through a bipartisan committee.

Man attacked, robbed by pair while riding a mo-ped in Gary

GARY | A 49-year-old man was attacked and robbed by two men Tuesday night as he was riding his mo-ped in the area of 37th Avenue and Van Buren Street, police said.

Griffith seeking donations for new, $120,000 animal shelter

GRIFFITH | The town is seeking donations for a new animal shelter, the Town Council said Tuesday.

Summer concerts begin

Valparaiso residents heard the first Concert in the Park performance on Wednesday night featuring the Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band at the Porter Health Amphitheatre.

Summer concerts start

The Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band kicked off the Concert in the Park series with a performance on Wednesday night in Central Park Plaza. Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events also will present the first Summer Rhapsody Festival Orchestra performance at 8 p.m. Friday with…

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

Three undated photos provided by the Department of Justice show Jessica L. Hunt, left, Daniel Brown, center, and Jordie L. Callahan, right. Authorities in Ohio have arrested the three on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal ag…

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

This undated photo released by the Department of Justice shows Daniel Brown. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people, including Brown, on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal agents and Ashland police said Tuesday, June…

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

This undated photo released by the Department of Justice shows Jessica L. Hunt. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people, including Hunt, on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal agents and Ashland police said Tuesday, Ju…

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

This undated photo released by the Department of Justice shows Jordie L. Callahan. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people, including Callahan, on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal agents and Ashland police said Tues…

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

A "Private Property No Trespassing" sign greets visitors Tuesday June 18, 2013, at this three-apartment building in Ashland, Ohio, which a neighbor says was home to at least one of the three suspects charged with enslaving a mentally disabled woman and her child. (AP Photo/Kantele Franko)

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

FBI Assistant special agent Eric Smith, right, answers questions during a news-conference Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Cleveland. U.S. attorney Steven M. Dettelbach, left, listens. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her d…

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

U.S. attorney Steven M Dettelbach answers questions during a news-conference Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Cleveland. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal agents and Ashland polic…

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

Ashland City police Lt. Joel Icenhour answers questions during a news-conference Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Cleveland. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal agents and Ashland p…

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

A "Private Property No Trespassing" sign greets visitors Tuesday June 18, 2013, at this three-apartment building in Ashland, Ohio, which a neighbor says was home to at least one of the three suspects charged with enslaving a mentally disabled woman and her child. (AP Photo/Kantele Franko)

Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail

A mentally disabled mother authorities said was enslaved for two years along with her daughter spent time in jail this year after pleading guilty to beating the girl, but her attorney told a judge that her captors forced her to do it.

4 shot, 3 dead at Kentucky condo shooting

Residents Kora Thompson, left, and Joey Hopper watch activity at the scene of the Lakeview Condominiums shooting in Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Three people were shot to death and a fourth was seriously injured at a condominium building Wednesday. (AP Photo/The Courier-Jour…

4 shot, 3 dead at Kentucky condo shooting

Police tape ropes off area at Lakeview Condominiums, where three people were shot to death and a fourth was seriously injured at a condominium building Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/The Courier-Journal, Michael Dossett) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT

4 shot, 3 dead at Kentucky condo shooting

Three people were shot to death and a fourth was critically injured Wednesday at a condominium building in Louisville, Ky., and police are saying the shootings appear to be domestic-related.

Red Wings plan new home in Detroit sports district

FILE - In this May 31, 2009, file photo, hockey fans enter Joe Louis Arena for Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Detroit. The Detroit Red Wings and city official announced Wednesday, June 19, 2013, a $650 million plan for a new arena for the NHL team in the city's downtow…

Red Wings plan new home in Detroit sports district

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2012, championship banners and retired numbers of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team hang from the rafters above the ice at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings and city official announced Wednesday, June 19, 2013, a $650 million plan for a new arena for the NHL t…

Red Wings plan new home in Detroit sports district

The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

FILE - This file photo released by HBO in 2007 shows James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in a scene from one of the last episodes of the HBO dramatic series "The Sopranos." HBO and the managers for Gandolfini say the actor died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Italy. He was 51. (AP Photo/HBO, Craig…