PUC success story encourages grads to impress early in workplace

MERRILLVILLE | “It’s a great day because the world is waiting for you. Don’t listen to all the talking heads about how the nation’s best days are behind us.”

Gary cops seek information in shooting death of E.C. man

GARY | The death of an East Chicago man found early Saturday in an SUV in Gary was ruled a homicide, authorities said.

Railroad fans get on track in Homewood

The Mansards working to improve image

GRIFFITH | Say the words The Mansards and for many, a host of images of violent crime and low-income housing come to mind.

Travis Wood

The Cubs' Travis Wood watches his two run home run leave the park in the fifth inning Sunday against the Mets.

Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education

SCHERERVILLE | Education and school reform in Indiana mean different things to state legislators and those responsible for educating students in the state’s public schools.

RailCats walk off winners

GARY | Danny Pulfer has been a true utility man, playing every position but pitcher since his second year of college.

Wood homers, gives up late homer in loss

CHICAGO | Cubs starter Travis Wood was thinking about one home run, and it wasn't the one he hit.

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Lohse stands on the mound after giving up an RBI-single to St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay hits an RBI-double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)