"Two left lanes closed in the eastbound direction of travel and three left lanes closed in the westbound direction of travel," according to INDOT.
"Just the joy dogs bring, I think it has a really positive impact on everyone around," police social worker Halie Gonlag said about the department's newest addition.
"The community mourns with the family for their tragic loss," police said.
"In addition, the lifesaving ring on the breakwater has been stolen three times this summer," officials said.
The pair are accused of murdering 35-year-old Hobart resident Derek Hartz on June 13, 2023 at the Chustak Public Fishing Area located at 331 W. County Road 600 North in Portage Township.
The collision reportedly occurred around 2:26 a.m. just west of Cline Avenue.
Nearly 300 guests learned about human trafficking from global experts, political leaders and survivors Tuesday evening in Merrillville.
The woman was captured nude in the footage, according to the affidavit, as were two children who were at the home.
The defendant was set to stand trial Aug. 7 for a November 2016 murder and attempted murder, plus a double homicide he allegedly committed in October 2016.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Heider or has any other information is encouraged to contact Cpl. Adam Jaskowiak at 219-362-9446, extension 2134 or by email at ajaskowiak@lpcitypd.com.
The early morning crash occurred along the expressway near Ripley Street, police said.
The person in question attempted to pass a bogus check this past weekend, according to Chesterton police.
"The Indiana State Police will continue to aggressively investigate and pursue these child exploitation crimes and crimes against children," officials said.
In the last 20 years, Indiana's death penalty has been seldom imposed in Northwest Indiana. Many cases expose the flaws and strengths in the justice system.
Griffith Police Cpl. Pete Ghrist, who works as a school resource officer, learned last week while patrolling the local Central Park that a group of teens had lost their basketball.
"It was clear from the surveillance footage that the substance being cleaned was Mr. Taylor's blood," according to a charging document.
The officer attempted to make a traffic stop but Ravenscroft began accelerating, triggering a pursuit that continued westbound on Interstate 94, police said.
"Several residents have reported their vehicle being rummaged through and in some cases items stolen," according to police.
The man was found to have sustained upper body injuries, police said.
"At one point, witnesses and employees advised that the male had lifted up his jacket and this exposed what is believed to be a black handgun in his waistband."
"Initial attempts to deescalate and speak with the male were made, but proved futile," police said at the time.
"These blitzes serve as a reminder that traffic laws and speed limits aren’t suggestions, they should be followed to ensure everyone makes it to their destinations safely," police said.
Here are recent bookings into the LaPorte County Jail.
The victim of the Friday evening incident told police the driver of a gray Ford "cut him off," then got out of his car and fired the gun, the affidavit said.
A witness reportedly tried to help the driver, but said she was unresponsive.
The video, which is attached to this story, shows Burns carrying a child on his shoulders while another child clings to his right leg and refuses to let go, according to a Winamac police report.
Here are the recent bookings by the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
Here are recent bookings by the Porter County Sheriff's Department. All information is taken directly from the website.
Byron Barnes, 21, was found guilty Thursday of murdering Tyrae Hayes, 25, the man whom he believed killed his close friend in November 2021.
SOUTH HAVEN — A 26-year-old local man, who had two outstanding warrants for resisting law enforcement, now faces a third resisting charge after leading Porter County police on a foot chase through a residential area Thursday, according to the arrest report.