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JUST IN: Gary shootout leaves one man dead and a federal agent wounded

GARY — Local law enforcement are looking into a report of a shootout Thursday afternoon that left one man dead and a federal agent wounded.

 

Fight among 3 Hobart police officers leads to investigation by another department

HOBART — Three Hobart police officers are on paid leave pending an investigation of fight between them that began late Sunday and carried into the early morning hours Monday, Chief Rick Zormier said.

 

Fire at Merrillville apartment building traps multiple people on balconies

MERRILLVILLE — Twenty families were displaced after a fire early Thursday trapped multiple people on balconies of an apartment building.

 

Griffith Police say opioid addiction recovery program off to a good start

GRIFFITH — In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of opioid-related deaths and incidents, the Griffith Police Department partnered with the Police Assisted Addiction Recovery Initiative (PAARI) in early 2017.

 

Reunions: East Chicago Roosevelt Class of 1968

To submit a class reunion, email annette.arnold@nwi.com.

 

On a mission from God: Once homeless, 10-year-old pays it forward to help less fortunate

CEDAR LAKE — What started with a pot of chili for a dozen homeless people on Lower Wacker Drive has mushroomed into an effort to feed more than 300, thanks to the generosity of a 10-year-old boy and his family.

 

Republican Pat Gabrione bids farewell to county elections staff

CROWN POINT — Pat Gabrione is leaving the political fray after two decades as a leading voice in Lake County election and GOP party affairs.

 

Gary police issue more than 800 tickets, make 65 arrests in Click It or Ticket campaign

GARY — Police issued 844 tickets and made 65 arrests as part of a 24-day Click It or Ticket campaign.

 

Gary airport lands the top recommendation for a back-up E-911 center

GARY — A planning firm is recommending the Gary/Chicago International Airport as the leading contender for locating a backup E-911 communications center.

 

Business economists worry about possible recession in 2020

WASHINGTON — A group of top business economists believes the major tax cuts President Donald Trump pushed through Congress will give a significant boost to economic growth this year and next year. But they worry that by 2020, the country…

 

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