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The City of Gary is seeking a developer to repurpose the shuttered Genesis Convention Center site by late April, and will open the door to proposals at the start of next week.

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. is accused of misspending nearly $300,000 on pricey hotel rooms, golf outings, ...

Wisconsin author Michael Schumacher, who produced an array of works ranging from biographies of filmmaker Francis Ford ...

Here’s your 219 News Now for January 5, 2026. Dispute between brothers leads to fatal stabbing, police say. Check out these ...

For Kolling Elementary art teacher Ashley Lakomek, every school day feels like “hosting a birthday party for 45 minutes.” It’s busy, bright and full of energy — and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

CHESTERTON — Anyone eager to start on their new year fitness goals, or simply looking to enjoy a chilly winter's day outdoors, can take advantage of "First Day Hikes" Thursday at many of Indiana's ...

Four Hobart residents are suing to try to block a giant Amazon data center that could supplant a square mile of farmland within city limits.

Q: I have given my granddaughter my dining room set but I’m keeping it in my home. Should I list it in my will? Everyone knows that I gave it to her, so I don’t think anyone would object.

"The Resource Center breaks down barriers to engagement by giving volunteers and nonprofits a streamlined, accessible way to come together," according to the United Way Northwest Indiana.

Dispute between brothers leads to fatal stabbing, police say Bears stadium would help elevate Northwest Indiana's profile nationally Business Ins and Outs: Southlake Mall restaurant, 7 Brew, Dunkin ...

• For more than four decades, kids have been getting their first bikes and cyclists have gotten tune-ups and repairs at Chesterton Bicycle Station, 116 S. 4th St. Now, owner Tony Evans said he is ...