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Stay informed with local Crime & Courts updates in your inbox weekly. Diet quality counts more than type of diet ILEARN scores would have lowered A-F grades in two-thirds of NWI districts, data show Carley Lanich Updated 6 hrs ago New data shows more than half of Indiana’s schools would have earned a lower A-F school grade in the 2018-19 school year if no measures were taken to hold teachers and schools harmless of the rating. Northwest Indiana Business Headlines LaPorte hospital project shut down after at least 10 workers test positive for COVID-19 Times Correspondent Updated 7 hrs ago Work is scheduled to resume on May 26, but the restart date could be pushed back depending on how the situation with the virus unfolds. Crime and Courts Gallery: Lake County's Most Wanted Updated 14 hrs ago Here are the Lake County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted. Anyone with information about these individuals is urged to contact the Lake County Sheriff's Department at 219-755-3333, 219-755-3057, or 219-755-3311. To remain anonymous, call 1-800-750-2746. Local News 5 important stories you need to know today: 3 Floyds closes brewpub, tasting room indefinitely Times Staff 19 hrs ago Here's a look at some of The Times' most-read stories from yesterday. Crime and Courts UPDATE: Cop charged with battering wife, two daughters Bob Kasarda Updated 6 hrs ago "I promised them that she was alive and doing ok, but that I needed them to stay in my vehicle until I returned," Portage Police Sgt. Troy Wil… Sports Region won't host pro bowling event for first time in 22 years David P. Funk Updated May 20, 2020 “You want to give it the best. You want to have the kids running around. Can you imagine the finals if we can’t put up the bleachers or have a… Trending now 2 men charged in double homicide claim they were getting robbed, shot victims inside car, courts say WATCH NOW: One of several Southlake Mall fights caught on video Gallery: Lake County's Most Wanted Man knocked at door, fired one shot at relative's boyfriend, records allege Get ready for gaming room fun in an operating room environment The Latest Education Valparaiso school board hires superintendent search firm, sets high school graduation plans Carley Lanich Updated 6 hrs ago By appointment, students will be allowed to back into Valparaiso High School next week pick up their cap and gown and take an individualized w… South Suburban News Advantage Toyota, Salvation Army partner to feed families in need Times Staff 8 hrs ago Grocery boxes will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — or until supplies last — Friday at the Toyota dealership at 1990 River Oaks Drive … Local News May 21 recap: Northwest Indiana news you may have missed today 8 hrs ago Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work. Crime and Courts 2 men charged in double homicide claim they were getting robbed, shot victims inside car, courts say Anna Ortiz Updated 7 hrs ago The suspects, who were in the front seat of the car, told police the victims, who were in the back seat, tried to rob them, which sparked the … Crime and Courts WATCH NOW: One of several Southlake Mall fights caught on video Anna Ortiz Updated 6 hrs ago Police responded to one fight Monday and another Tuesday, where a woman said she was attacked by four others. The third fight, captured on vid… Local News NIRPC continues effort to get disaster declaration for lakeshore Andrew Steele Updated 7 hrs ago The effort follows NIRPC's passage of a resolution earlier this year urging Gov. Eric Holcomb to declare a public emergency. Local Events News NIRPC continues effort to get disaster declaration for lakeshore Pandemic could push Macy's to losses exceeding $1 billion Mayor says Chicago won't be ready for outdoor dining in May Lawsuit seeks ouster of suspended Indiana attorney general New phone line to help beachgoers stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic Judge urges attorney to make deal in disabled veterans theft case because of COVID backlog Man knocked at door, fired one shot at relative's boyfriend, records allege 'Truly devastating': Michigan officials assess flood damage More Local News Sports SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Counting down Valparaiso University's top 10 players in the 2010s: Numbers 6-10 Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan ‘The Last Dance’ winners and losers LaPorte's Ryin Ott verbally commits to Purdue Fort Wayne; reunites with older sister Hoosiers upgrade roster with addition of grad transfer TE NCAA weighs moratorium amid push to offer fall sports 'The Last Dance' is over. 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