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’); window.MSInputMethodContext && document.documentMode && window.addEventListener(’load’, function() { cssVars({ include:’style,link[href*="lee.ds.css"]’ })}); /*]] */ est news, events and information on Indiana sports, weather, entertainment and lifestyles. 55° Log In Subscribe Guest Logout Read Today’s E-edition News Local Crime Lake County Porter County LaPorte County State & Regional Education Politics Nation & World NWI Blogs News Tip Business Obituaries Share a story Recent Obituaries Find an Obituary Archives Sports NWI Preps Preps Scoreboard College Columnists MLB NHL MLS NBA NFL Betting Opinion Submit a letter Letters Editorial Columnist Life & Entertainment Art & Theater Event Calendar Food & Cooking Movies & TV Music Contests Comics Puzzles Columns Play Home & Garden Health Get Healthy Parenting Pets Fashion People Travel Faith Outdoors Join the community News tip Share video Send a story Share a photo Brand Ave. Studios The Times Media Company Southland Print Edition E-edition E-edition Archives Special Sections Buy & Sell Place an Ad Jobs Homes Bosak Auto Marketplace Public Notices Shop Local I Love A Deal Customer Service Manage Subscription Activate Digital Subscription Newsletter sign-up Subscribe Contact us Help Center Mobile Apps Weather: Live Radar Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram © 2024 Lee Enterprises Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Subscribe Read Today’s E-edition Subscribe Log In Welcome, Guest My Subscription See Benefits Members OnlyHelp Center My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout E-edition News Obituaries Sports Opinion Life & Entertainment Jobs Bosak Auto 55° Cloudy Munster approves police raises of up to 21% Munster will give police raises of 21% in order to attract and retain more officers. 219 News Now: South Shore Line’s Double Track Project Celebrated by Hundreds at Monday Ribbon-Cutting Here’s your 219 News Now for May 14, 2024. South Shore Line’s Double Track Project Celebrated by Hundreds at Monday Ribbon-Cutting. Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com. Davich: Be kind. Show grace. Share empathy. Sometimes it’s all we can do. Today’s column was supposed to be a joyous one about two brothers who haven’t seen each other since 1967. Instead, it’s a sobering one about life’s difficulties. Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail Here are recent bookings into the LaPorte County Jail. Castle Mitsubishi dealership closing in Portage Castle Mitsubishi is closing in Portage after seven years. Motorcycle crash on U.S. 30, police say A few different police agencies were reportedly involved. Second Gary man charged in Portage shooting death During the investigation, it was discovered the accused was involved in a group text less than an hour before the shooting where there was discussion about taking a gun from the victim, according to a charging document. Vigilante group nabs another man in Valpo seeking sex with a child, cops say The Valparaiso resident is at least the fourth man nabbed in Valparaiso by the vigilante group since September. Hammond’s $75 million destination YMCA slated to open in December but outdoor water park won’t come until next year Hammond’s $70 million destination YMCA is slated to open at the site of the former Woodmar Mall in December but the outdoor water park won’t come until next year. Kimbrough Work Release residents achieving success with adult education programs "Their enthusiasm is contagious," Bittorf said. "It has made a world of a difference. I hear it from the students themselves." High School Sports Extra: 5/13/24 - Andrean Defeats Fenwick in a Saturday Matinee High School Sports Extra - Andrean Defeats Fenwick in a Saturday Matinee. This edition of High School Sports Extra is provided in partnership with The Times, JEDtv and WJOB. Sponsored by Strack & Van Til, Midwest Express and Center for Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC. Get Healthy: Caffeine provides a lift but can deliver a jolt when consumed to excess or unexpectedly As a medical resident, Dr. Krish Miglani endured long days. Like many residents, he used caffeine as a tool to help him get through long shifts and a demanding workload. 219 News Now: Lake County Republicans Condemn Racist, Antisemitic Social Media Posts by Candidate Here’s your 219 News Now for May 13, 2024. Lake County Republicans Condemn Racist, Antisemitic Social Media Posts by Candidate. Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com. Valpo’s historic Memorial Opera House to close this summer for multimillion-dollar renovation project VALPARAISO – The historic Memorial Opera House closes for the summer Monday for a $5 million renovation meant to safeguard the future of the 131-year-old performing arts hall. Couple flee police, crash after seeking free bank withdraw for ’good time,’ report says He said they spotted the ATM and he tried to pry it open with a screwdriver, but was unsuccessful and then fled as police arrived, according to the report. Davich: With wedding season in full bloom, a planner shares her secrets, advice Take a breath and soak in every bit of all the planning and preparation you’ve done,” Kim Barnard tells couples. Driver dies after crashing into building materials, Porter County police say "Subject was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased." Hosey: After 57 years, arrest made in mother’s murder His grandmother used to talk to him about Karen, ‘That poor girl,’” she said, telling how the man grew up with a curiosity about the case and the slain relative he’d only heard of. Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail Here are the recent bookings by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. South Shore Line’s Double Track project celebrated by hundreds at Monday ribbon-cutting The South Shore Line will implement a new schedule, with more and faster service to Chicago, on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of its Double Track project. New beer-guardians wanted: After 10 years, Four Fathers Brewing looking to sell brewery, brand After a decade in business, the owners of Four Fathers Brewing are looking to sell their taproom and brand before the end of May, or will close permanently. Lake County Republicans condemn racist, antisemitic social media posts by candidate Andrew Delano, a former Gary mayoral candidate and current candidate for Lake County Coroner, has embraced antisemitic conspiracy theories and "great replacement" rhetoric in his social media posts. NWI Business Ins and Outs: Coppolillo’s Italian Steakhouse, Peach Cobbler Factory, That’s a Cake, Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant, Wingstop, Physiopoint and Crew Car Wash coming; Panini & Company no longer coming; Irish Lion closing for dine-in NWI Business Ins and Outs: Coppolillo’s Italian Steakhouse, Peach Cobbler Factory, That’s a Cake, Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant, Wingstop, Physiopoint and Crew Car Wash coming; Panini & Company no longer coming; Irish Lion closing for dine-in Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach One group trying to lay the groundwork for a second Donald Trump administration is out with a new policy book that aims to articulate an "America First" national security agenda. Davich: Photo finish for these moms and their daughters on Mother’s Day My favorite part of it all is that tiny, little half-second when she does something cool and immediately looks for me to make sure I saw it,” the mother said. Michael Jackson’s first music teacher reunites with family at school dedication "I taught him ’Climb Every Mountain’ from the ’Sound of Music’ and later he did," Michael Jackson’s first music teacher Anita Hill said. "That’s what started it. I was his first music teacher. It was unbelievable how one song did all of this." Jacksons return, get Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Arts Wing named in their honor "I think it’s great because music is missing out of so many schools today," Marlon Jackson said....