HIGHLAND — The Town Council on Monday elected its officers for 2021, but not without a bit of controversy.
At least three individuals are preparing to compete later this month for the opportunity to succeed new U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, …
Instead of the traditional location of Main Square Park, the Town Council said the show will play behind the high school.
HIGHLAND — It was "second verse same as the first" on Wednesday as the Plan Commission again recommended a Town Council rezoning of Scheeringa…
An officer responding to one of the locations observed the lights were clearly cut by someone, while animals like squirrels show evidence of g…
"Should you find a dog or cat, you have the responsibility to notify the authorities in the town or city that you find the dog or cat," the Po…
"This season of this year, and particularly this year, it’s important for us to all try to take care of each other and show people love," said…
People said they made a down payment of $250 through an app. When each buyer called the local GameStop after not hearing from the seller, the …
A severe traffic slowdown extended as far east as West 25th Avenue in Gary, and a lesser delay reached west near Kennedy Avenue, INDOT reported.
The Plan Commission granted Russell Construction, of Davenport, Iowa, a new public hearing, for Dec. 16, to rezone the 19-acre parcel from lar…
The Indiana Court of Appeals has declined to rescind a protection order issued against a Highland man and onetime Indiana House candidate who …
Town officials on Thursday confirmed that the 19-acre parcel will indeed get a second public hearing and another Town Council vote.
An error was discovered in the legal description of the project, which erroneously said the complex would be built near Kleinman Road instead …
"As it stands right now, it's an undetermined fire," Highland Fire Chief Bill Timmer said, adding that details were still limited as of Friday…
Two residents told police they fell victim to a scam in which someone solicited money from them to avoid having revealing photos sent to their…
A 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health finding showed roughly 9.9 million Americans misuse or abuse prescription drugs.
The Republican candidate seeking to represent Northwest Indiana in Congress appears to endorse white supremacy in an item posted late Friday n…
Relatives of first responders who died in the line of duty gathered for the dedication of a memorial in Wicker Park.
Relatives of first responders who died in the line of duty gathered for the dedication of a memorial in Wicker Park.
Highland officers will donate funds to aid Support Service Division Kim Majors with medical treatment costs following her diagnosis.
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Police release surveillance images of the suspect Monday and asked anyone with identifying information to come forward.
Traditionally held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, the Lake County walk was moved to Wicker Memorial Park as a more central loc…
The Town Council on Monday shot down a request to reconsider its Aug. 31 vote that set the stage for a senior citizen housing complex to repla…
Saturday's demonstration was in support of Scheeringa Farms, which is hoping to continue using the entire parcel.
In a dramatic vote, the Town Council approved a senior citizen housing complex even as its president was still offering contingency amendments…
A special Town Council meeting has been scheduled for tonight on a proposal to replace part of Scheeringa Farms with a senior citizen housing complex.
The School Town of Highland is the latest in a growing list of Northwest Indiana districts choosing to open with virtual instruction at the st…