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Indiana Woman Killed as Severe Storms Ravage Midwest, Over 460K Without Power
An Indiana woman, identified as 44-year-old Laura Nagel, lost her life in an incident during the tumultuous overnight storms that battered parts of the Midwest, specifically in Cedar Lake, Indiana. WRTV reported that a tree fell on her home late Monday night amidst conditions which saw winds escalating to destructive speeds, leading to a fatality that punctuates the trail of havoc wrought by the storm system.
Little change in ILEARN scores; Munster sixth in Indiana
Sixteen Lake and Porter county school districts improved their ILEARN state assessment scores from 2023 in results announced Wednesday at the State Board of Education meeting in Indianapolis. Last year, 18 districts showed improvement in the computerized exam taken by students in grades 3-8 in the spring. Munster students cracked...
Column: That night tornadoes replaced politicians as the blowhards on TV
If divine intervention saved a former president’s life last week, then divine intervention must have played a role Monday night sparing Chicagoland viewers the spectacle of the Republican National Convention. Tornado warnings knocked the GOP off local programming, with weather folks moving to command status as dire storms blew...
Indiana Supreme Court to take up Cal Township babysitter’s conviction in child’s death
The Indiana Supreme Court will take up whether a Calumet Township babysitter should have had her conviction thrown out when an 8-month-old baby girl died in her care. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has instead asked if Trisha Woodworth should be convicted of a lesser charge — Level 6 felony neglect of a dependent.
TinCaps drop heartbreaker in return from break
The TinCaps started the home stretch of their season Friday with the type of game they have played so many times this season. Trailing by a run, Fort Wayne put two runners on in the seventh, eighth and ninth and failed to push across the tying tally on the way to a 3-2 loss to the Lake County Captains at Parkview Field in front of an announced sellout crowd of 7,906.
17 Tornadoes Confirmed in 48 Hours Across Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana
Chicago, IL – The US National Weather Service confirmed that 17 tornadoes have struck northern Illinois and northwest Indiana over the past two days. Four additional tornadoes were verified from last night’s storms. According to the National Weather Service, these tornadoes included the Cedar Lake to Crown Point...
Storm aftermath: I-55 remains closed due to downed power lines; Metra train delays
Editor's Note: ComEd will provide an update on power outages following the severe storm at 10 a.m. The update will play in the video above once it begins. Tuesday morning commuters may run into issues as downed trees and power lines from Monday's storm cause traffic impacts across the Chicago area, from Shorewood to Grant Park.
Fatality Reported in Region Storms
In northwest Indiana, officials report a fatality occurred as powerful storms struck the Region Monday night. In Lake County, authorities say a 44-year-old Cedar Lake woman died in Monday night’s severe weather after a tree fell on her house. A news release says the Lake County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the scene shortly before 10:30 pm.
Murder Charges Filed After EC Homicide
On July 12, 2024, the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force secured Felony Murder charges against 40 year old Maya D. Washington of Gary, Indiana. She is currently in custody at the Lake County Sheriff Department Jail. On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched...
Severe Weather Update! 17 Tornadoes Confirmed Across Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana in a 48-hour Storm Surge
Chicago, IL – There have been 17 tornadoes that have devastated northern Illinois and northwest Indiana over the past two days, according to the National Weather Service of the United States. The storms that occurred yesterday night led to the confirmation of four new tornadoes. A tornado that swept from Cedar Lake to Crown Point […]
A Levin Tire Employee Spotlight: Mark Nosich
From being a friendly face who greets customers when they walk through the door to assisting them with their vehicle concerns, Levin Tire and Service Center Service Manager Mark Nosich is always along to help when customers stop by the shop’s newest Crown Point location. “A typical day on...
Tobacco Prevention Coalition presents annual awards
Edison graduate honored as Youth Advocate of the Year. The Lake County Tobacco Prevention Coalition recently recognized members, community partners and youth advocates with the organization’s annual awards. This year’s awards included the Bree Wilson Youth Advocate of the Year Award, which was presented by VOICE Indiana in partnership...
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