Holidays often include a higher number of crashes and personal injuries, but factors such as extreme heat and fireworks increase incident risk on Independence Day.

Region Idol's Motown Week narrowed down the field of contestants down to the final eight and feature an impressive array of vocals and inspired wardrobe choices.

Fireworks are legal in Indiana all-year round both for consumer shows and residential display. Here is a list of all state limitations ahead of the holiday weekend.

The School Town of Highland named Ryan Erdelac interim superintendent following Brian Smith’s resignation Thursday.

Without the taxes, gasoline sold in Indiana costs about 62 cents less than it otherwise would — saving Hoosiers roughly $5 to $15 at every fill-up.

Prosecutors say a Lowell Walgreens lost nearly $2,400 in cosmetics during an alleged June 1 theft involving five people.

A former employee is accused of breaking into Taco Urbano in Dyer and stealing $200 from the register, according to court documents.

The indictment accuses David Hearn of "maliciously" breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the landmark on June 19.

A Wednesday afternoon crash at a Porter County intersection left several people injured and transported to area hospitals, according to authorities.

The tiny suburb of McCook and a former steel mill on the southeast side of Chicago are among the latest potential Bears stadium sites proposed by Illinois officials.

A 93-year-old man was reportedly found dead at a railroad crossing in Hobart early Thursday morning, according to the coroner's office.

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House Speaker Todd Huston isn't particularly worried about Porter County not approving a 1% food and beverage tax to support professional football in Northwest Indiana.

A dispute over victim impact statements led a judge to postpone sentencing for a Portage man convicted on child seduction and sexual misconduct charges.

In this month's episode of Ask the Expert, Jessica Vanderploeg (NorthShore Health Centers' health promotion specialist) is going to discuss tips on how to quit tobacco products including replacement options

The Indiana Court of Appeals is knocking two years off the sentence of a man who shot at his estranged wife and pointed a gun at his teenage stepdaughter.

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The Michigan City Area Schools Board approved a resolution at its Tuesday meeting that will put an operating referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot, potentially increasing funding for MCAS.

Over the last five years, this region has done a deeply American thing.

If you wanna rock but are not currently rocking, you don't have to take it anymore.

A friend reportedly described the defendant "as jealous and always wants to know where (the girlfriend) is," a charging document reads.

As local Boards of Education met across the Region in June, some welcomed new members, said goodbye to others and approved new device policies.

A visitor is credited with witnessing and reporting a domestic abuse case this week at a popular Region park.

"She stated that she clearly heard the click of when the trigger was pulled," police said.

The nation’s 250th anniversary isn’t just a celebration—it’s a mirror. Comparing 1976 to 2026 reveals a far more divided America, where even history itself has become a battleground.

As the Fourth of July approaches, here's what Region residents should know about staying safe in Lake Michigan this holiday weekend and all summer.

"We're expecting a tsunami of people... I don't know if it will set records, but it will definitely be up over last year," one fireworks store owner said.

From local crime to new superintendent, here are the most-read stories from Tuesday.

Chicago Blackhawks National Anthem singer Jim Cornelison will headline Albanese Confectionery's Fourth of July bash on Friday.

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With Wednesday's 2-0 victory, the United States will now face Belgium for a place in the quarterfinals.

Two Gary men were arrested Saturday evening after police found their disabled vehicle on the shoulder of U.S. 20 and smelled marijuana, leading to a search.

The much-anticipated Parisi's is becoming Sugo Italian Kitchen after the popular influencer stepped away as a partner.

Longtime Crown Point resident Sam Kozaitis has entered the race for the city's 1st District council seat, kicking off a nearly 17-month campaign ahead of the November 2027 election.

The crash occurred on State Road 520 near Pine Township at around 4:30 p.m.

After a week of extreme heat, the National Weather Service said storms from Thursday to Saturday may impact weekend celebrations.

Noodles & Company suddenly closed after more than a decade in Schererville.

A LaPorte woman matched all five white balls and the red Powerball in the April 29 drawing to win half of the $143 million Powerball jackpot.

After over a year as acting head of the school district, Anthony Salinas will be Hammond’s next superintendent.

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The Grammy Award-winning group Lady A is coming to Hard Rock Casino as part of its This Winter's Night Tour.

Griffith declared a local emergency Wednesday and asked residents to report any storm damage, large or small, to Indiana 211 as soon as possible.

Beachgoers are encouraged by officials to remain aware of lake conditions, especially the dangers posed by rip currents and high waves.

A $7 billion, 450,000-square-foot expansion of a data center in Hammond is dead, the city announced Wednesday, after "certain milestones and obligations" were not met by a June 30 deadline.

Federal judges handed down prison sentences to two Gary men convicted in separate "Glock switch" cases during June.

One witness told police they saw the Cybertruck trying to speed across the highway without stopping.

The Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union once again is challenging the placement of what it describes as a state-sponsored religious display.

The accused, who was 14 at the time of the alleged acts, is being publicly identified for the first time as a result of the waiver to adult court, records

World's Largest Steam Locomotive to travel through Northwest Indiana again.

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