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Specific details on how many people were in each vehicle and the extent of their injuries were not immediately available, officials said.
Three vehicle crash closes Broadway in Crown Point
Specific details on how many people were in each vehicle and the extent of their injuries were not immediately available, officials said.
nwitimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Specific details on how many people were in each vehicle and the extent of their injuries were not immediately available, officials said.
"I would invite all people, especially in these Christmas feast days, to reflect upon the nature of human life, the goodness of human life," said Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV 'disappointed' by Illinois' new medical aid-in-dying law
"I would invite all people, especially in these Christmas feast days, to reflect upon the nature of human life, the goodness of human life," said Pope Leo XIV.
nwitimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"I would invite all people, especially in these Christmas feast days, to reflect upon the nature of human life, the goodness of human life," said Pope Leo XIV.
Trolleys, beer buses and a steady stream of cars crawl along Holton Ridge near downtown Crown Point, taking in the glittering scenes of holiday cheer. It's a holiday tradition that
Crown Point's Candy Cane Lane remains a Region Christmas tradition
Trolleys, beer buses and a steady stream of cars crawl along Holton Ridge near downtown Crown Point, taking in the glittering scenes of holiday cheer. It's a holiday tradition that
nwitimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Trolleys, beer buses and a steady stream of cars crawl along Holton Ridge near downtown Crown Point, taking in the glittering scenes of holiday cheer. It's a holiday tradition that
“The communities who live with these plants and depend on clean and healthy air, in Northwest Indiana and around the country, deserve better," said Brian Lynk, a senior attorney at
Environmental groups sue over steel mill coke oven regulations being relaxed
“The communities who live with these plants and depend on clean and healthy air, in Northwest Indiana and around the country, deserve better," said Brian Lynk, a senior attorney at
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
“The communities who live with these plants and depend on clean and healthy air, in Northwest Indiana and around the country, deserve better," said Brian Lynk, a senior attorney at
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder, who was convicted in 2019 on a felony tax charge, seemingly will remain a free man well into the new year.
Criminal sentencing of former Portage Mayor James Snyder postponed again
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder, who was convicted in 2019 on a felony tax charge, seemingly will remain a free man well into the new year.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder, who was convicted in 2019 on a felony tax charge, seemingly will remain a free man well into the new year.
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
Supreme Court keeps Trump's National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
Shane Porter, 33, had a blood alcohol content level more than three times the legal limit when he struck another vehicle head on Thursday in Lake Station, court documents show.
2 injured in OWI crash, 1 in critical condition; driver charged
Shane Porter, 33, had a blood alcohol content level more than three times the legal limit when he struck another vehicle head on Thursday in Lake Station, court documents show.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Shane Porter, 33, had a blood alcohol content level more than three times the legal limit when he struck another vehicle head on Thursday in Lake Station, court documents show.
As Bowman Academy basketball continues to mesh, and with Quentavious Fly and Prince Williams, the Eagles figure to see more results like Tuesday's two Highland Holiday Hoopfest wins.
For Bowman Academy's youth movement, wins were only a matter of time
As Bowman Academy basketball continues to mesh, and with Quentavious Fly and Prince Williams, the Eagles figure to see more results like Tuesday's two Highland Holiday Hoopfest wins.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
As Bowman Academy basketball continues to mesh, and with Quentavious Fly and Prince Williams, the Eagles figure to see more results like Tuesday's two Highland Holiday Hoopfest wins.
A man and woman face multiple charges after a domestic disturbance in Chesterton, involving stabbing and neglect of a dependent, police report.
Bloody scene, stabbing at Porter County home lands two behind bars
A man and woman face multiple charges after a domestic disturbance in Chesterton, involving stabbing and neglect of a dependent, police report.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A man and woman face multiple charges after a domestic disturbance in Chesterton, involving stabbing and neglect of a dependent, police report.
Here’s your 219 News Now for December 23, 2025. Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana approaches halfway mark to $1 million move. Check out these top stories and more in
219 News Now: Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana approaches halfway mark to $1 million move
Here’s your 219 News Now for December 23, 2025. Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana approaches halfway mark to $1 million move. Check out these top stories and more in
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December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Here’s your 219 News Now for December 23, 2025. Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana approaches halfway mark to $1 million move. Check out these top stories and more in
A missing Gary man's body was found in Merrillville; no foul play is suspected, and toxicology results are pending.
No evidence of foul play with body found by hunters, police say
A missing Gary man's body was found in Merrillville; no foul play is suspected, and toxicology results are pending.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A missing Gary man's body was found in Merrillville; no foul play is suspected, and toxicology results are pending.
Pa's Chicken Coupe, which makes roasted, pressure-fried chicken in Westville, expanded to Portage.
Pa's Chicken Coupe expands to Portage
Pa's Chicken Coupe, which makes roasted, pressure-fried chicken in Westville, expanded to Portage.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Pa's Chicken Coupe, which makes roasted, pressure-fried chicken in Westville, expanded to Portage.
Between Tee Higgins, Jaxson Dart and T.J. Watt, there's a lot of questionable injury management on NFL sidelines, writes sports medicine columnist John Doherty.
Doherty: Injury management is questionable on NFL sidelines
Between Tee Higgins, Jaxson Dart and T.J. Watt, there's a lot of questionable injury management on NFL sidelines, writes sports medicine columnist John Doherty.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Between Tee Higgins, Jaxson Dart and T.J. Watt, there's a lot of questionable injury management on NFL sidelines, writes sports medicine columnist John Doherty.
A 66-year-old Portage man was arrested for allegedly pointing a firearm at others during a dispute, facing multiple charges involving a deadly weapon.
Portage man accused of pointing gun winds up on other side of barrel during arrest
A 66-year-old Portage man was arrested for allegedly pointing a firearm at others during a dispute, facing multiple charges involving a deadly weapon.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A 66-year-old Portage man was arrested for allegedly pointing a firearm at others during a dispute, facing multiple charges involving a deadly weapon.
This team has rekindled excitement fans felt in 1985 and 2006 with Houdini under center, an angry running game, a defense of pigskin pickpockets, and a Ted Lasso-type head coach.
Davich: This Bears team has made me a believer. Again.
This team has rekindled excitement fans felt in 1985 and 2006 with Houdini under center, an angry running game, a defense of pigskin pickpockets, and a Ted Lasso-type head coach.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This team has rekindled excitement fans felt in 1985 and 2006 with Houdini under center, an angry running game, a defense of pigskin pickpockets, and a Ted Lasso-type head coach.
"When we won in overtime, it was nuts. It was like when the Cubs won the World Series."
Bears' success drawing huge crowds to Region sports bars
"When we won in overtime, it was nuts. It was like when the Cubs won the World Series."
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December 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
"When we won in overtime, it was nuts. It was like when the Cubs won the World Series."
Robby Ballentine wasn't supposed to be a football player. After a stellar career at DePauw, however, the Andrean graduate now has dreams of playing professionally.
This Andrean graduate tore up Division III football. Now he's chasing his pro dreams
Robby Ballentine wasn't supposed to be a football player. After a stellar career at DePauw, however, the Andrean graduate now has dreams of playing professionally.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Robby Ballentine wasn't supposed to be a football player. After a stellar career at DePauw, however, the Andrean graduate now has dreams of playing professionally.
Here are recent bookings into the LaPorte County Jail.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
Here are recent bookings into the LaPorte County Jail.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Here are recent bookings into the LaPorte County Jail.
Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments and reduce costs, experts said.
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments and reduce costs, experts said.
nwitimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments and reduce costs, experts said.
The Craft House in Chesterton is slated to close Monday night after more than a decade.
Craft House closes in Chesterton after more than a decade
The Craft House in Chesterton is slated to close Monday night after more than a decade.
nwitimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Craft House in Chesterton is slated to close Monday night after more than a decade.
"The way life goes now, what they call culture does not have poetry and people doing things like this," Mark Dominiak said. "You have to make a little commitment and
For decades, Region residents have read a Robert Frost poem in the dark of the woods on the year's longest night
"The way life goes now, what they call culture does not have poetry and people doing things like this," Mark Dominiak said. "You have to make a little commitment and
nwitimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"The way life goes now, what they call culture does not have poetry and people doing things like this," Mark Dominiak said. "You have to make a little commitment and
U.S. Steel is moving forward with more than half of a billion dollars in investment at its Gary Works steel mill.
U.S. Steel approves $350 million Gary Works blast furnace reline, submits plan for another $200 million project
U.S. Steel is moving forward with more than half of a billion dollars in investment at its Gary Works steel mill.
nwitimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
U.S. Steel is moving forward with more than half of a billion dollars in investment at its Gary Works steel mill.
Fluid Coffee Bar, one of Northwest Indiana's hippest coffee shops, will open its newest cafe in the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Porter.
Fluid Coffee Bar coming to Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in 'full-circle' culmination of family history
Fluid Coffee Bar, one of Northwest Indiana's hippest coffee shops, will open its newest cafe in the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Porter.
nwitimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Fluid Coffee Bar, one of Northwest Indiana's hippest coffee shops, will open its newest cafe in the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Porter.
The Porter County Sheriff's Department mourns the loss of retired K9 Officer Bumpus, known for his dedication in tracking missing persons and suspects.
Retired Porter County K9 Bumpus dies after years sniffing out good and bad guys
The Porter County Sheriff's Department mourns the loss of retired K9 Officer Bumpus, known for his dedication in tracking missing persons and suspects.
nwitimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Porter County Sheriff's Department mourns the loss of retired K9 Officer Bumpus, known for his dedication in tracking missing persons and suspects.
A body found in Merrillville woods has been identified as a 36-year-old Gary man, with cause of death pending toxicology results.
Body found in Merrillville woods identified
A body found in Merrillville woods has been identified as a 36-year-old Gary man, with cause of death pending toxicology results.
nwitimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A body found in Merrillville woods has been identified as a 36-year-old Gary man, with cause of death pending toxicology results.