Police seek help identifying suspects accused of making $7,000-purchase on victim's account at jewelry store

HOBART — Police are seeking help identifying two male suspects who allegedly entered a jewelry store May 18 and made a fraudulent purchase … Read more

Crime and Courts

UPDATE: Man arrested on murder charge alleging he shot former co-worker over marijuana

EAST CHICAGO — An anonymous tip that a man gunned down his co-worker over marijuana led police to a 22-year-old suspect, who was charged Mo… Read more

LaPorte County News

UPDATE: Toddler saved in Lake Michigan by nearby boater after winds carry inflatable, witness says

MICHIGAN CITY — A day spent relaxing on the beach of Lake Michigan almost turned "tragic" as a toddler floated away from his family on a ye… Read more

Crime and Courts

Murder defendant pleads to reduced charge in strangulation of mother of 4

CROWN POINT — A man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reduced charge alleging he killed a Wheatfield woman in March 2018 in a Hobart hotel. Read more

Niche

Reconstituted Griffith Education Foundation bolsters efforts to back schools

The Griffith Education Foundation is experiencing a revival of sorts with new people, new ideas and fundraisers that go beyond an annual sp… Read more