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Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. is accused of misspending nearly $300,000 on pricey hotel rooms, golf outings, ...

Wisconsin author Michael Schumacher, who produced an array of works ranging from biographies of filmmaker Francis Ford ...

When homeowners across Illinois face exterior renovation decisions, they often discover that experience matters more than flashy marketing promises. Since 1976, M&M Home Remodeling Services has built ...

Here’s your 219 News Now for January 5, 2026. Dispute between brothers leads to fatal stabbing, police say. Check out these ...

For Kolling Elementary art teacher Ashley Lakomek, every school day feels like “hosting a birthday party for 45 minutes.” It’s busy, bright and full of energy — and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

CHESTERTON — Anyone eager to start on their new year fitness goals, or simply looking to enjoy a chilly winter's day outdoors, can take advantage of "First Day Hikes" Thursday at many of Indiana's ...

Four Hobart residents are suing to try to block a giant Amazon data center that could supplant a square mile of farmland within city limits.

Q: I have given my granddaughter my dining room set but I’m keeping it in my home. Should I list it in my will? Everyone knows that I gave it to her, so I don’t think anyone would object.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — Emergency responders pulled a 42-year-old Valparaiso man out of Long Lake Monday evening, but say the rush of the public to share details on social media hindered their ultimately ...

HAMMOND — Nick Popovich, who built a national aviation company, is known for practical jokes, including putting a friend on a billboard on U.S. 30 and paying off a $1,200 bet with a sack of quarters.

During the holiday season, many traders take a break from trading, or substitute trading gifts with family and friends. Walt Breitinger is a commodity futures broker in Indiana. He can be reached at ...