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Nearly 10,000 NIPSCO customers begin another day without power in wake of fatal storm
Jul. 18—Nearly 10,000 NIPSCO customers remained without power Thursday morning in the wake of Monday night's fatal storm, according to the company. Well more than 1,000 outages remain in each of the communities of. Gary. ,. Hammond. and. Griffith. , NIPSCO reported. "Service to more than 90 percent of...
South Shore CVA welcomes thousands to the Region at NSA Fastpitch World Series Opening Ceremony
The 2024 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series is underway and thousands of athletes, coaches, and parents celebrated with an Opening Ceremony parade and block party in downtown Crown Point. Hosted by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA), the NSA Fastpitch World Series features over 100 teams...
Flood waters drowned out the 47th annual Northern Indiana 'Power of the Past' weeklong event
WINAMAC, Ind. -- Flood waters drowned out the 47th annual Northern Indiana 'Power of the Past' weeklong event that would have started today, July 18. This is just the second time in the events history since 1976 that it has been cancelled due to weather. “It’s really disheartening not to...
Delphi Murders: Indiana Supreme Court Denies Motion to Recuse Judge
Indiana Supreme Court denies defense motion to recuse judge in Delphi Double Murders case. Richard Allen is accused of killing teen best friends Abby Williams and Libby German. Allen is due back in court for a July 29 pretrial hearing. (7/19/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Man fatally shot during carjacking at Fuller Park gas station, Chicago police say
A Polish immigrant who was shot and killed on his way to work earlier this week on Chicago's South Side is being remembered as "loyal and polite."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened Sunday morning during an attempted carjacking at a gas station in the 5400 block of South Wells Street.Michal Ciskal was shot in the chest and later died, Chicago police said.His friend said Ciskal has been preparing for his parents and 10-year-old brother to visit Chicago. He hadn't seen them in nearly three years.SEE ALSO | Chicago shootings: At least 36 shot, 6 fatally, in weekend gun violence across city, police sayNo further information about the shooting was immediately available. Chicago police continue to investigate.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Calumet City issues boil water order for Park of River Oaks residents
CALUMET CITY, Ill. - Calumet City has issued a mandatory boil water order for some south suburban residents. Those affected live in the Park of River Oaks, a private residential development, located at 150 Park Avenue. The order comes in response to numerous pipeline leaks that private contractors are attempting to repair, city officials said.
Schaumburg man sentenced to 26 years after committing armed robbery while out on bail: officials
SCHAUMBURG - A Schaumburg man was sentenced Thursday to 26 years in prison for robbing two cellphone stores at gunpoint, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney. Stephon Little, who has since changed his name to Isa Al Ahad, committed his first robbery on December 16, 2019. Little and his...
Indiana port to build Chicago sea cargo container terminal
The Ports of Indiana is set to build a sea container terminal on Lake Michigan, making it the first all-water route for ocean vessels via the Great Lakes to serve the Chicago metro area, according to a July 2 press release. The new terminal received approval from U.S. Customs and...
Gov. Holcomb traveling to Australia, Singapore for next economic development trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to begin his next international economic development trip. He’s expected to depart Indianapolis on Saturday for Australia and then return from Singapore on Tuesday, July 30. The trip will focus on growing partnerships in order to advance mutually beneficial economic...
Solar eclipse paints the perfect backdrop for ISP’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ photo
INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana State Police is hoping to represent the Hoosier State well with this year’s submission for the “Best Looking Cruiser”, which is put on annually by the American Association of State Troopers. For 2024, ISP took the opportunity to snap their photo during one...
Indiana Weather: Pleasant Temps, Partly Cloudy Skies Through Saturday
Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana is set to enjoy beautiful weather with lower humidity and pleasant temperatures this weekend. The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures ranging from 77 to 83 degrees today and 80 to 86 degrees on Saturday. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the lovely weather and spend time outdoors.
3 Indiana-specific takeaways from the 2024 Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — The balloons dropped. The speeches were given. And Republicans officially nominated former President Donald Trump and Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as the party’s official ticket in November at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Indiana was there through all of it. The Hoosier State’s delegation, with 58 official delegates, had one of the best floor spots inside Fiserv Forum throughout the week, in the center of the convention hall behind the state of Florida. ...
19 tornadoes confirmed from storms in Chicago area
CHICAGO — The number of confirmed tornadoes from Monday night’s severe weather in the Chicago area has risen to 19 after seven additional tornadoes were confirmed Wednesday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the following seven tornadoes around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday:. EF-1 Sugar Grove to Aurora. EF-1...
RNC Edition: Inside Indiana's Delegation
This week we've got the RNC edition of Checks and Balances. First and foremost, our own Brittany Carloni was on the ground at the Republican National Convention all week, and she has the inside scoop from the Indiana delegation. It was also a sweet homecoming for the Milwaukee native! Forwarded this newsletter from a...
Rose Hulman President featured again among Indiana influential leaders
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—Now for the second year Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology President Robert A. Coons has been recognized in the Indiana 250. The Indiana 250 recognizes those that are considered the most influential and impactful leaders across the state. They cover many different categories for their selections from business, education, government, philanthropy, the arts, […]
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