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Suspect Killed, Officer Shot Outside Chesterton Hotel

Police Shooting · Chesterton

Suspect Killed, Officer Shot Outside Chesterton Hotel

58% Center coverage: 12 sources

CHESTERTON, Ind. — A suspect was shot and killed and a Chesterton officer was wounded following an incident Wednesday morning outside of a hotel. Police were dispatched to Hilton Garden Hotel, located in the 500 block of Gateway Boulevard, just after 8:05 a.m. on the report of a suspicious male at the hotel. When officers arrived, they encounter the male suspect who was armed. During a press conference, Indiana State Police said the situation ev…See the Story

UPDATE: Chesterton Officer Injured, Man Dead in Gunfire Exchange Near Local Hotel

Donald Trump · Chesterton

UPDATE: Chesterton Officer Injured, Man Dead in Gunfire Exchange Near Local Hotel

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

The body was visible at the corner of Gateway Boulevard and Matson Drive.See the Story

Post 371 comes up short Hickman on the road

Senior Citizens · Valparaiso

Post 371 comes up short Hickman on the road

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

VALPARAISO- Against one of the top teams in Class B, the Valparaiso Post 371 Seniors came up short to Gana Trucking out of Hickman by a final of 3-2 on June 17 on the road.Read Article

Man Charged With Assault After Allegedly Flipping Bed, Attacking Father During Protective Order Dispute - The BayNet

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Indiana Police Identify Officers Involved in Chesterton Shooting Last Week

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chesterton, IN – Chesterton police officials have publicly identified the two officers involved in last week’s officer-involved shooting that left one of them injured and a suspect dead. According to the Chesterton Police Department, Lieutenant David Virijevich and Officer Nolan Mancera were the two officers involved in the June 18 shooti…Chesterton, Indiana · Chesterton Read Article

Valpo drops heartbreaker to SOS at home

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

VALPARAISO- In a game that came down to the wire, it was the Valparaiso Post 371 Juniors who ended up on the wrong end of a 7-6 defeat against SOS on June 19.Valparaiso, Indiana · Valparaiso Read Article

Heritage Museum in Valparaiso offers two summer camp sessions for local children

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Valparaiso Man Charged in Two Separate Sexual Battery Incidents - Region News Source

Jaidon Nathaniel Edge, 25, of Valparaiso, has been charged in two separate incidents involving sexual battery and public nudity. According to court documents, the first incident occurred on May 13, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m. Edge approached a victim at 704 McCord Road and pressed his bare penis in a thrust-like motion against the victim’s buttocks. During a police interview, Edge said he did not know the victim, described it as a moment o…Valparaiso, Indiana · Valparaiso Read Article

One dead, teen in custody after Porter wreck Saturday

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Porter Police say a Crown Point man, 18, is in custody after he rolled a pickup truck Saturday while driving drunk, killing an adult female passenger. Porter Police and Porter Fire responded around 2:24 p.m. June 21 to the intersection of U.S. 12 and Waverly Road for a motor vehicle crash, according to a release from Porter Police. First responders found a pickup truck that rolled over and a woman ejected from the vehicle. She was rushed to a ne…Porter, Indiana · Porter Read Article

Juveniles Accused of Attacking 64-Year-Old Near Downtown Chesterton

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

"According to multiple witnesses, the man fell to the ground, where the juvenile, joined by another juvenile, began to kick and hit him."Kristiansand · Kristiansand See the Story

Divya Khossla to Lead Upcoming Dark Comedy Thriller

Actress and filmmaker Divya Khossla is all set to headline a new dark comedy thriller, an untitled film that promises to blend biting humour with suspenseful storytelling. The project, helmed by acclaimed director Umesh Shukla, is slated for release later this year and is being produced by Prerna Arora, best known for backing critically and […]Portage, Indiana · Portage See the Story