Photos posted to social media show friends tagged along on Aruba trip indicating conference was not the true purpose of trip July 13, 2017-Photos posted to social media show that Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Kimberly Robinson were accompanied by Lawyer Rinzer Williams and a hairdresser, their respective Chiefs of Staff, as well as numerous other… Read More »
July 13, 2017-Hammond Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating the subject in the attached video. The subject is a person of interest in a burglary which occurred at Nuco Discount, 1 State Street, on July 2, 2017. Anyone with information regarding the subject is asked to contact the Hammond Police… Read More »
Police urge residents to report graffitti immediately and report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1 July 12, 2017-Hammond Police are asking the public to remain vigilant after a noted increase in gang graffitti from the street gang Aztec Souls. The Aztec Souls are a local street gang with ties to Chicago according to the statement.… Read More »
The Beach at Mt. Baldy will reopen at noon on July 14, 2017. Mt. Baldy dune trail will remain closed July 12, 2017-The Beach at Mt. Baldy is reopening 4 years after a boy fell in a sinkhole at Indiana’s tallest dune. 6 year old Nathan Woessner was suddenly sucked into the sand as he… Read More »
July 12, 2017-The Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission is responsible for transportation planning in the region. Residents have very little opportunity for input into the plans which NIRPC crafts but they are required to ask you once every 4 years how they are doing. If you do not know who NIRPC is, we hope you… Read More »
July 12, 2017-Gary Common Council Member LaVetta Sparks-Wade will join us on Afternoon Fix on WJOB radio this afternoon. You can tune in at AM 1230 or FM 104.7 on the radio dial, on Facebook at Afternoon Fix or on the Northwest Indiana Gazette Facebook page. LaVetta will discuss the Aruba trip taken by Gary… Read More »
“If you have any information regarding this case, please contact La Porte Police Specialist, Bill Bunton, at (219) 362-9446. You may also private message the department on Facebook.” July 12, 2017-LaPorte Police say they are investigating a case of animal abuse involving a small kitten and two males. According to a statement from the LaPorte… Read More »
“When you are providing services to poor people, nobody should be taking a trip to a carribean island. The timing of the trip coinciding with Mary Cossey’s 50th birthday appears to be deliberate” Gary Common Council Member LaVetta Sparks-Wade July 12, 2017-The Calumet Township Board questioned a request for reimbursement by Calumet Township Trustee Kimberly… Read More »
Source: Hammond Police Department All residents are being cautioned to make sure their vehicles are secured properly at all times. Look around inside your vehicle before you exit to make sure there are no valuables (cash, jewelry, cell phones and other electronics, gift bags, etc…) visible from outside of your vehicle that might give a… Read More »
UPDATE: Larry Vickery surrendered himself to the Lake County Sheriff July 11, 2017-Lake County Sheriff John Buncich is seeking assistance from the public in locating a man wanted for attempted murder. According to Court Records, Larry Vickery, age 34 of Gary, was charged in Lake Superior Court with attempted murder, criminal confinement, domestic battery by… Read More »