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CROWN POINT — A trial date was scheduled Thursday for a Gary man charged last year with attempted murder on allegations he handcuffed, beat and pepper-sprayed his estranged wife.

GARY — A 23-year-old man told police he was stabbed six times after three men got out of a vehicle and attacked him as we walked in the city's Glen Park section.

GARY — A 72-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Wednesday in the city's Glen Park section, police said.

ST. JOHN — The Police Department has continued to expand the amount of data it releases online as part of a national initiative to increase transparency and accountability.

Engaging activities and fun programs will be part of a free family event scheduled at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts on June 10.

HIGHLAND — The Northwest Indiana Major Crime Task Force completed its investigation into a shooting outside Growlers on Highway and turned over the case to Highland police, a spokesman said Thursday.

MUNSTER — An 82-year-old Hammond woman died following a three-vehicle crash last week, officials said.

EAST CHICAGO — The East Chicago School Board appointed the Central High School principal Shaunna Finley as the new assistant superintendent for the school corporation.

ST. JOHN — A part of Joliet Street near the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks will be closed next week for crossing repairs, police said.

The following schools, businesses and services will be closed, will open late or will be closing early. Check back frequently with nwi.com for updates.