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16-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed in Hammond

Hammond, Indiana · Hammond

16-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed in Hammond

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HAMMOND, Ind. — A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Wednesday evening in Hammond. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of 177th Street at around 7:25 p.m. Officers located the boy, identified Friday morning as Michael Reyna, 16, of Hammond. Reyna was transported to a hospital in Munster where he was pronounced dead. The Lake Coroner's Office ruled his death a homicide. No one is in custody. Anyone with information can…See the Story

White Lodging Brings on New Executives From Hyatt and Radisson

Merrillville · Merrillville

White Lodging Brings on New Executives From Hyatt and Radisson

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White Lodging has brought on new executives from Hyatt and Radisson.See the Story

Teen dies after shooting in northwest Indiana, police say

Hammond, Indiana · Hammond

Teen dies after shooting in northwest Indiana, police say

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A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Tuesday evening in Hammond, Indiana, and police are still searching for a suspect.Read Article

Gary man sentenced to 60 years in prison in connection with 2017 slaying

A Gary man, who was facing life in prison, was sentenced Thursday to 60 years in prison in connection with a 2017 slaying. Taquan “Boonie” Clarke, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Philip Simon to 40 years for using a firearm to commit murder and 20 years in prison for conspiring to…Gary · Gary Read Article

Gary Woman Charged After Gun Incident at Griffith Pool Hall - Region News Source

A Gary woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly pulling a gun and causing a disturbance during an altercation at a Griffith pool hall early Tuesday morning. According to court documents, officers responded around 12:15 a.m. on July 16, 2025, to Griffith Billiards in the 100 block of South Broad Street for a report of a female waving a firearm. Upon arrival, an officer was flagged down by a witness who pointed out the woman involved, late…Griffith, Indiana · Griffith Read Article

Can Indiana avoid tolling? Probably not. • Indiana Capital Chronicle

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A billboard opposing possible additional tolling stands in Hobart, Indiana, on May 4, 2025. (Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)When I head to Chicago or Nashville, I know I’ll be receiving a tolling invoice in the mail soon after. It’s a minor inconvenience because I don’t use those routes very often. But the prospect of Indiana tolling interstates within state lines is an entirely different discussion. I take Interstate 65 to and f…Hobart, Indiana · Hobart Read Article

HS Student & Marine Barred From Graduation, School Receives Immense Backlash

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A Marine’s high school banned him from walking the graduation stage, and when people heard the school’s excuse, many were furious. Is their outrage justified or was his school just following the rules? You decide. Jacob Dalton Stanley (Photo Credit: Facebook) Jacob Dalton Stanley had plenty to be proud of after what he had accomplished at such a young age. After completing his high school requirements many months early, the Indiana student promp…Crown Point · Crown Point Read Article

Hammond Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison For Firearms Offense - Region News Source

HAMMOND- Isaiah Castro, 23 years old, of Hammond, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor. Castro was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by 24 months of supervised release. According to documents in the case, on April 16, 2024, Isaiah Castro distributed pills contai…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Gary Man Charged with Possession of Machine Gun Following Traffic Stop - Region News Source

A Gary man is facing a felony firearm charge after police say they discovered a modified Glock pistol and marijuana during a traffic stop on July 15, 2025, in Gary. According to court documents, a Lake County sheriff’s deputy stopped a blue Dodge SUV near 23rd Avenue and Harrison Street after observing it lacked a rear license plate and detecting a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The SUV was occupied by four individuals, includ…Marijuana · Gary Read Article

Report of possible drowning triggers emergency response, but no body

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"It was determined that recent storms caused significant debris to wash into the lake, which may have led to the mistaken belief that someone was in distress."Crown Point · Crown Point Read Article

219 News Now: SWAT team takes wanted Region man into custody

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Here’s your 219 News Now for July 17, 2025. SWAT team takes wanted Region man into custody. Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com.Crown Point · Crown Point Read Article