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The initiative offers full tuition coverage for up to four years at Indiana University Northwest, removing financial barriers for eligible students.

New Indiana congressional districts designed to advantage Republican candidates in next year's elections won the endorsement of a House committee Tuesday.

The agriculture secretary said states refused to provide requested data, such as the names and immigration status of the aid recipients.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who also was shot, made his initial court appearance by video from a hospital bed.

Rev. Brian Konkol, an administrator and faculty member at Syracuse University, will succeed Jose Padilla on Jan. 1.

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Traffic stop allegedly reveals a Portage woman left her young children home alone, leading to charges of neglect and driving with a suspended license.

An overturned tanker hauling flammable material will prompt lane closures on I-65, say Indiana State Police.

A man is charged with kidnapping and assault after allegedly dragging a woman from a Portage gas station, according to police.

Two men were arrested in Portage after being caught by a vigilante group and police for allegedly soliciting a child for sex.

A developer approached Hammond about a $100 million-plus development at the former Franciscan Hospital site downtown, which the city just gained control of.

Freezing Fog Reducing Visibility and Creating Slick Spots This Morning

Freezing Fog Creating Hazardous Travel Conditions Early This Morning

A woman with a warrant was arrested by the Porter County Sheriff's Office after leaving a 1-year-old child and 5-year-old child alone at home.

The family of missing teenager Madison "Everest" Dahl, 14, will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday outside the Dean and Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville.

A family was displaced after Thanksgiving house fire outside Valparaiso.

Dennis Jelks, 60, of Merrillville, is on trial for the murder of Angela Carrier, 37. Carrier was last seen alive getting into Jelks' car four days before she was found.

Madison “Ever” Dahl, 14, was last seen Nov. 23 at the Denny’s restaurant in Hebron: "We’ve gotten a lot of hate when people find out that Ever goes by he/him," his mother said.

Thomas Liubakka, 67, allegedly touched a teenage girl inappropriately while she was a student at his art studio, court records show.

Northwest Indiana no longer would be contained in a single congressional district under the proposed redistricting plan unveiled by House Republicans Monday.

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The Region braces for more snow Monday, with Wednesday and Friday bringing additional snow and the season's coldest air, per the NWS.

In this month's episode of Ask the Expert, nurse practitioner, Heather Piehl discusses the benefits of receiving an annual flu vaccine. Learn about how it protects you from the flu,

Indiana State Police highlight preventable crashes due to unsafe driving in winter conditions, urging motorists to adopt safer practices.

When it comes to pursuing goals, many people tend to focus on the hard work and determination that go into achieving them. But groundwork in setting them is key.

"Regardless of how many calls are occurring within the community, our commitment to providing timely, effective emergency service remains unchanged," Chief Robert Patterson said.

New book on The Onion credits The Hammond Times as inspiring the nation's biggest and best known satirical publication.

"I like to get nerdy and curdy with people," cheesemonger Nick Hoehn said.

The heaviest snow fell between noon and midnight Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall in areas of Valparaiso and southern LaPorte County totaled between 8 and 10 inches.

About the only thing that's relatively certain is lawmakers must adjourn for the year by March 14. What transpires between now and then is likely to be unprecedented.

"We can't say much except that it will be an exciting project for the city and they are looking to reinvest on that site."

Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening

Nearly 800 convicted sex offenders appear on the public sex offender registries spanning Lake and Porter counties.

The program for the holiday event ranges from scared pieces to classics, including "Hanukkah Festival Overture," "Dominick the Donkey," "Jingle Bells" and "The Navy Hymn – Eternal Father."

"We are devastated. I can’t tell you how many times I would just burst out crying, wondering how did this happen?" said a longtime cardiac team nurse who resigned last month.

Chief William “Andy” Short is retiring after 38 years of service to the department, the City of Hammond announced. Assistant Chief Jeffery Long will step into the role Jan. 1.

Winter Storm Warning in Effect Until 6 AM CST Sunday

Andrean's senior leaders brought a young team together, and helped the team win its fourth state championship.

Heavy Snow and Gusty Winds Expected Until Sunday Morning

Andrean football traveled to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to compete for the Class 2A state championship.

Munster's new Beauty & the Box Program has been covering utility boxes around town with colorful artworks.

After Andrean's defense suffocated a mighty Brownstown Central offense, the 59ers' offense did just enough to earn the team its fourth state championship.

"People have been asking, 'How are the roads?'" the Indiana State Police said. "Well, looking out the window and seeing it snowing, probably snow covered is the answer!"

Heavy Snow and Gusty Winds Expected Through Early Sunday Morning

This guide offers quick, official tips to help Northwest Indiana residents prevent common home hazards and stay safe year-round.

Get to know the players and coaches from the Andrean 59ers.

“Winners.” That one word is how Merrillville coach Brad Seiss summed up his latest senior class.

No one had given New Palestine a fight all year long. That was until Merrillville had the Dragons on the ropes in the fourth quarter.

No. 5 LSU set an NCAA record with its seventh consecutive 100-point game Friday night, routing Marist 113-53 in the Reef Division semifinal game at the Paradise Jam tournament.