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  Updated: March 26, 2019 @ 7:51 am
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Whoooo's here? All sorts of owls and other critters take refuge at Humane Indiana Wildlife

Porter County News

Whoooo's here? All sorts of owls and other critters take refuge at Humane Indiana Wildlife

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VALPARAISO — Owlfred stared — if an owl can stare — as his caretakers opened the door to his room.

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Man sentenced for wife's slaying inside marijuana grow room

Man sentenced for wife's slaying inside marijuana grow room

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City of Gary and First Financial Bank roll out micro-loan program for business owners

City of Gary and First Financial Bank roll out micro-loan program for business owners

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Crime in Porter County

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Gallery: Humane Indiana Wildlife and Education Center

Gallery: Humane Indiana Wildlife and Education Center

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SPORTS NOTES: Andrean's Ross wins weekly award

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Sunday's late college results

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Monday's prep sums

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Monday's local college sums

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Crown Point chosen to play in Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Crown Point chosen to play in Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic

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Crown Point police asking for help in search for theft suspect

Crown Point police asking for help in search for theft suspect

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NIPSCO reports 4,200 customers without power in East Chicago

NIPSCO reports 4,200 customers without power in East Chicago

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Hammond data center tax incentives win unanimous Senate approval; facility expected to bring high-paying jobs

Government and Politics

Hammond data center tax incentives win unanimous Senate approval; facility expected to bring high-paying jobs

Indiana hits new private-sector employment record in February

Northwest Indiana Business Headlines

Indiana hits new private-sector employment record in February

The Times preseason baseball top 10

NWI Preps Baseball

The Times preseason baseball top 10

Indiana Dunes National Park to host architecture tour

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Indiana Dunes National Park to host architecture tour

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City of Gary and First Financial Bank roll out micro-loan program for business owners

Northwest Indiana Business Headlines

City of Gary and First Financial Bank roll out micro-loan program for business owners

Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries published today

Local News

Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries published today

Crime in Porter County

Porter County News

Crime in Porter County

Gallery: Humane Indiana Wildlife and Education Center

Digital Exclusives: Photo Galleries

Gallery: Humane Indiana Wildlife and Education Center

Sports

Videos: Gronk retires, but will it last? Breaking down the latest in sports

Football

Videos: Gronk retires, but will it last? Breaking down the latest in sports

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Crown Point chosen to play in Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic

NWI Preps Girls Basketball

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Crown Point chosen to play in Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic

South Dakota State beats Syracuse 75-64, reaches Sweet 16

College Basketball

South Dakota State beats Syracuse 75-64, reaches Sweet 16

Ogunbowale and Young show way as Irish rout MSU, 91-63

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Basketball

Ogunbowale and Young show way as Irish rout MSU, 91-63

Entertainment

Hugh Jackman 'very excited' to be heading back to Broadway

Entertainment

Hugh Jackman 'very excited' to be heading back to Broadway

BOOK REVIEW, SIGNING, WINE-TASTING: Wine expert, author says you should drink what you like

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BOOK REVIEW, SIGNING, WINE-TASTING: Wine expert, author says you should drink what you like

Here's a look at every EGOT winner ever

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Here's a look at every EGOT winner ever

Restaurant Scene: Comfort food and barbecue star at Lynnie Ques

Food and Cooking

Restaurant Scene: Comfort food and barbecue star at Lynnie Ques

Respecting elders: Maya Angelou clip sparks courtesy debate

Books & Literature

Respecting elders: Maya Angelou clip sparks courtesy debate

BOOK REVIEW, TALK: Kotlowitz book about Chicago violence, the poor is uplifting, hopeful as well as tragic

Books & Literature

BOOK REVIEW, TALK: Kotlowitz book about Chicago violence, the poor is uplifting, hopeful as well as tragic

Slideshow: 13 Region hole in the wall bars worth visiting

Bars and Clubs

Slideshow: 13 Region hole in the wall bars worth visiting

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Shameful saga of nonprofit thief John F. Kmetz must be forced to an end

Editorial

EDITORIAL: Shameful saga of nonprofit thief John F. Kmetz must be forced to an end

GUEST COMMENTARY: We're strengthening prison security

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: We're strengthening prison security

GUEST COMMENTARY: The world looks down on Indiana, again

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: The world looks down on Indiana, again

Indiana Chamber board urges bias crimes action

Letters

Indiana Chamber board urges bias crimes action

BRIAN HOWEY: Birch Bayh's legacy and the enduring Electoral College

Guest Commentary

BRIAN HOWEY: Birch Bayh's legacy and the enduring Electoral College

GUEST COMMENTARY: How to address Indiana's voter turnout problem

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: How to address Indiana's voter turnout problem

GUEST COMMENTARY: Poll workers are vital to success of elections

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: Poll workers are vital to success of elections

GUEST COMMENTARY: Porter County is working to handle growth well

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: Porter County is working to handle growth well

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Crime

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Porter County News

Crime in Porter County

Crown Point police asking for help in search for theft suspect

Crime and Courts

Crown Point police asking for help in search for theft suspect

Region crime roundup: Portage murder case going to trial 7 years after shooting death

Crime and Courts

Region crime roundup: Portage murder case going to trial 7 years after shooting death

Crime in Porter County

Porter County News

Crime in Porter County

Life & People

Restaurant Scene: Comfort food and barbecue star at Lynnie Ques

Food and Cooking

Restaurant Scene: Comfort food and barbecue star at Lynnie Ques

Respecting elders: Maya Angelou clip sparks courtesy debate

Books & Literature

Respecting elders: Maya Angelou clip sparks courtesy debate

Neil Armstrong got a C in calculus and it didn't stop him from becoming the first man to walk on the moon

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Neil Armstrong got a C in calculus and it didn't stop him from becoming the first man to walk on the moon

BOOK REVIEW, TALK: Kotlowitz book about Chicago violence, the poor is uplifting, hopeful as well as tragic

Books & Literature

BOOK REVIEW, TALK: Kotlowitz book about Chicago violence, the poor is uplifting, hopeful as well as tragic

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Trump says investigation abused him, led to 'evil things'

Trump says investigation abused him, led to 'evil things'

US housing starts slumped 8.7 percent in February

US housing starts slumped 8.7 percent in February

Ethics body questions ex-EPA chief's $50-a-night condo deal

Ethics body questions ex-EPA chief's $50-a-night condo deal

Pentagon to defend projects targeted by Trump border project

Pentagon to defend projects targeted by Trump border project

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Videos: Apple jumps belatedly into streaming TV business, and other top news for Tuesday

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Oops! Flight from London mistakenly lands in Scotland instead of Germany

How Trump and Barr could stretch claims of executive privilege and grand jury secrecy

How Trump and Barr could stretch claims of executive privilege and grand jury secrecy

A federal bump stock ban starts Tuesday. Here's what that means for owners

A federal bump stock ban starts Tuesday. Here's what that means for owners

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