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Marquette Park tree fells were because of storms, city says
Gary officials say recent tree removals in Marquette Park were necessary because trees had been damaged by the August 11 derecho. The work has drawn criticism from residents concerned about the park’s ecological health…
US Steel investing up to $570 million in Gary Works in near term
U.S. Steel plans to invest between $565 million and $570 million in near-term projects at its Gary Works mill, including hot-strip mill upgrades, a new degasser and a restart of the Gary Tin Mill. Nippon Steel has…
21st Century names Anton Williams as new athletic director
21st Century Athletics has named Anton “Coach Pete” Williams its new athletic director. Williams was hired in May as the school’s boys varsity basketball coach. He previously worked as an assistant athletic director for…
Veterans saluted with free meals and deals across Northwest Indiana
Businesses across Northwest Indiana are offering veterans free meals and other deals for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The promotions are a way for local restaurants and retailers to recognize those who served…
Gary outdoor portrait exhibit shows faces of people who live in steel's shadow
A new outdoor portrait exhibit titled 'Our Mill, Our Home: A Portrait of Gary's Past and Future' has opened at Gateway Park East in downtown Gary. Featuring photography by Tyrell Anderson, the display highlights the…
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Northwest Indiana boy returned home; police investigate
A 12-year-old boy reported missing in Gary, Indiana, has been safely returned home, according to local police. While authorities expressed relief at the child's safe return, they confirmed that an investigation into the…
Northwest Indiana Snow Alert: Lake Effect Possible Nov. 12–13
Northwest Indiana could see rain mixing with wet snow Thursday night into Friday as a strong cold front brings colder air across Lake Michigan. The National Weather Service in Chicago expects scattered showers…
NWI organizations provide resources at Gary senior apartments
Northwest Indiana organizations brought laundry assistance and other resources to residents of Linden House, a senior apartment building in Gary, as recovery continues from the Aug. 11 derecho. Triumphant Transitions…
Meet Northwest Indiana's six new boys basketball coaches
Six high school boys basketball programs in Northwest Indiana are entering the new season with new head coaches. As practices officially tip off across the state this Monday, local schools are looking to these new…
Elections, budgets top Northwest Indiana government
Northwest Indiana government was dominated by election results this week, as local voters followed national trends to usher in a Democratic shift. Beyond the electoral outcomes, local councils are moving forward with…
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Northwest Indiana voter turnout relatively steady in 2026
Voter participation in Northwest Indiana during the recent midterm elections remained relatively steady compared to the 2022 cycle. While Lake County saw a slight increase in turnout to 39.4%, Porter County experienced…
Lake County sheriff-elect recalls near-fatal crash
Lake County Sheriff-elect Jerry Williams is reflecting on a life-altering, near-fatal head-on collision he survived thirty years ago. The incident occurred in Gary during a high-speed police chase involving a fleeing…
LaPorte Woman Accused of OWI Crash That Broke E-Bike Riders Leg
Denise Renee Lumpp, 62, of LaPorte, has been charged following a November 3 crash that resulted in serious injuries to an electric motorbike rider. According to the probable-cause affidavit, Lumpp was involved in a…
Check out scores, summaries from NWI high school football
Northwest Indiana high school football fans can now review the latest scores and game summaries from the recent sectional final matchups. The report covers key highlights and outcomes from the regional tournament…
Northwest Indiana kids build playhouses with Habitat
Youth volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club, Crossroads YMCA, and Girl Scouts partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana to build playhouses at the Tolleston Opportunity Campus. This collaborative project…
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Gary caucus fills city council’s vacant third district, at-large seats
The Lake County Democratic Party held a caucus to fill two vacant seats on the Gary Common Council. Oliver Gilliam, husband of the late Councilwoman Mary Brown, was selected to fill the third district seat after…
Gary begins City Methodist Church demolition
Demolition of the historic City Methodist Church in downtown Gary is set to begin following the failure of a $4.2 million preservation plan. The site, once a prominent landmark, will be cleared as efforts to save the…
Gary mayor addresses investigation into Nicole Mabon-Brewer's death
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton has confirmed the city is distancing itself from the ongoing investigation into the 2025 death of Nicole Mabon-Brewer. To avoid conflicts of interest, the case has been handed over to the Indiana…
Crash involving 3 semis closed I-94 overnight at I-65
Eastbound Interstate 94 in Gary has reopened following an overnight closure caused by a crash involving three semi-trailer trucks. Indiana State Police managed the scene, which caused significant traffic disruptions in…
Two early morning crashes involving semi trucks cause delays on I-94 near Gary, Indiana
Two separate crashes involving semi-trucks caused significant traffic delays on I-94 near Gary, Indiana, early Friday morning. One incident involved three semi-trucks at the I-65 interchange, while another occurred…
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I-80/94 lanes reopen after crash involving 3 semis in NW Indiana
Eastbound lanes of I-80/94 in Northwest Indiana were blocked Friday morning following a crash involving three semi-trucks near I-65. The incident caused significant traffic delays during the morning commute. Authorities…
Oliver Gilliam, Jeremiah King appointed to Gary council
Oliver Gilliam and Jeremiah King were officially appointed as new members of the Gary Common Council during a meeting held at the Calumet Township Multipurpose Center on Thursday. The appointments were finalized in a…
Residents voice concerns about Gary Works air pollution
Residents expressed significant concerns regarding air pollution at the U.S. Steel Gary Works facility during a public hearing held by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on Wednesday. The company is…
Suspect at large after 1 dead in Gary shooting Saturday
A shooting in Gary, Indiana, early Saturday morning resulted in one fatality. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a homicide. As of now, no suspects have been identified or named in connection with…
Special prosecutor reviewing death of Lake County councilman's wife
A special prosecutor has been appointed to review the death of Nicole Mabon-Brewer, the wife of a Lake County councilman. Mabon-Brewer was found dead in September 2025, and the coroner previously ruled the cause of…
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NWI activists, residents want stronger IDEM pollution controls at Gary Works
Residents and activists in Gary, Indiana, are calling for stricter pollution controls from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) regarding a proposed permit for U.S. Steel’s Gary Works. During a…
Gary Metro Revitalization Project Board looking forward to city progress
The Gary Metro Revitalization Project Board is moving forward with plans to upgrade the city's downtown transit center. Chair Troy Woodruff expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that demolition and design phases…
I-94 crash in Northwest Indiana fouling traffic
A vehicle crash reported early Thursday morning is causing significant traffic delays for westbound commuters on Interstate 80/94 in Gary. The Indiana Department of Transportation confirmed that lanes are closed between…
Check out the slate of prep events for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
A slate of high school prep events is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, across Northwest Indiana. The lineup includes various girls' basketball matchups, featuring teams such as New Prairie, Wheeler, Culver…