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Firework malfunction in Northwest Indiana injures 7, damages 4 homes
GRIFFITH, Ind. — A firework malfunction at a private show in Lake County left seven people injured on Saturday night. According to police, the incident unfolded at around 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of North Arbogast Street in Griffith, Indiana. Officers say a private fireworks show was taking place at a residence in the […]
Sobriety checkpoint nets three felony arrests on Friday, cops say
LAKE STATION — The Lake County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint last Friday in Lake Station to publicize its efforts to discourage intoxicated driving. A total of 10 people were either arrested or received citations during the checkpoint, the Hobart Police Department Lt. Ronald Russo said in...
Line of thunderstorms expected to move across area Tuesday, possible 60 mph gust into evening
Weather officials are expecting isolated thunderstorm to move eastward across portions of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana Tuesday. While isolated thunderstorms were expected Tuesday morning, mainly north of Waukegan, after sunset there is a chance a line of storms will weaken but still have a potential to be severe capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph west of I-39 Tuesday ...
John Deere closes on land for 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse in Indiana
The agricultural giant John Deere, an iconic American company whose tractors till grain from sea to shining sea, has been revealed as the Fortune 100 company planning to build a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse off Interstate 65 near Lowell that the developer says will be longer than the Sears Tower lying on its side.
South Side man threatened mass shooting at Lake County courthouse, officials say
A South Side man is charged with threatening a shooting at the Lake County courthouse. Daniel Pederson, 42, allegedly handed a note to a security guard at a restaurant along the Chicago Riverwalk that indicated there would be a mass shooting “with military precision” at the Lake County courthouse in Waukegan, according to the Lake County sheriff’s office.
1st Source Bank honored as top employer for new grads
1st Source Bank was named to Forbes' list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. The South Bend-based bank, which has branches in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, was one of 400 organizations the national business publication recognized as top employers for recent college graduates. It ranked 312th on the list that was based on metrics like wages, benefits, working conditions, flexibility, opportunities for career advancement, inclusion and company image.
Career crime fighter Jerry Williams launches campaign for Lake County Sheriff
Lifelong Lake County resident and Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams kicked off his campaign Saturday, June 22 to become the next Lake County Sheriff, promising to bring more than three decades of experience and a well-earned reputation for integrity and transparency to the office. Maj. Williams said he will...
Dangerous swim conditions expected in Lake Michigan; NWS warns of massive waves, strong rip currents
The waters of Lake Michigan will be a place to avoid later today and through tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) says we can expect building waves with strong onshore winds behind a cold front.
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