“His grandmother used to talk to him about Karen, ‘That poor girl,’” she said, telling how the man grew up with a curiosity about the case and the slain relative he’d only heard of.
A jury found Robert Hughes, 52, not guilty in connection with the 2020 death of his 4-month-old Burnette or the beating of his 11-year-old stepson.
Thirty-two contestants, including one representative from Crown Point, showcased their gourmet chili recipes in a cook-off this past weekend, May 4-5, in Merrillville.
The drones, purchased with American Rescue Plan Act funds, can help police locate suspects who flee from a crime scene, among other uses.
Their stories underscore the invaluable contributions of volunteers to The Salvation Army's mission of serving those in need.
Community members will be able to pick apples as soon as the trees begin bearing fruit, which town leaders anticipate will be in their second or third growing season.
Maximilliono Farias, 39, was found guilty on charges of murder and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in catastrophic death or injury.
Maximilliono Farias, 39, testified during his murder trial that he did not intend to hit victim John Garner IV with his semitrailer in May 2022.
Maximilliono Farias, 39, appeared in court to face charges of murder and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or catastrophic injury.
Approximately 120 middle school students listened to a presentation Tuesday on how to prevent and seek help for sexual, emotional, physical and verbal abuse.
Just under 10% of Waste Management's Merrillville customers have had service cut off due to non-payment of bills, the company told The Times.
"We believe drugs begets crime," Gary police Chief Derrick Cannon said at a press conference Wednesday. "Drugs present crime opportunities."
According to Principal Jaycob Knazur, a committee recommended the school stay and invest in its current location through potential renovations and new construction.
Damien Hagan, 25, shot at the victim because the victim approached him to ask about money he may have owed the victim's wife, documents say.
Attorneys questioned defendant Elijah Davis, 19, about the sequence of events that led to the killing of Marcos Martinez, 19, on Aug. 24, 2022.
Elijah Davis, 19, allegedly shot Marcos Martinez, 19, outside Martinez's Merrillville home on Aug. 24, 2022.
Nakeyia Anderson, 43, will serve two years in prison and one year on probation. Reckless homicide carries a sentence of between one and six years in prison.
"Once at the rear of the building, an officer observed an armed individual who, upon observing the officer, fired an additional shot before fleeing into the apartment building."
Jacorri Danzy, 32, and Kyle Penro, 28, failed Edan Oliver, 5 and King Penro, 3, by leaving their guns in spots where the children could easily access them.
Merrillville Police are asking people to share any information they have about a two-vehicle crash that occurred about 11:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 8400 block of Taft St.
The Town opened the Dean and Barbara White Community Center to residents who were affected by the fire Saturday afternoon.
Dubbed "Second Chance Saturdays," the fair will be help from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake County Public Library's Merrillville branch.
Anthony L. Bonner was taken into custody Saturday by a Merrillville K9 after he refused to let police into the home Saturday and would not let the woman leave.
Anna Kepshire, 52, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury.
The revenue must be spent for parks and recreation purposes and tourism purposes or facilities.
The town council passed the tax ordinance on first reading, Wednesday night. The final vote will take place Dec. 26.
James Guyton, 23, was charged with murder in connection with the death of Jaelynn Williams, 21. If a judge accepts his plea, he will serve a much lesser sentence for his crime.
Prosecutors argued Brian L. Campbell, 25, who was out on bond for a case filed last year, violated the terms of bond by acquiring new high level felony charges.
Documents state that Ashlyn Clark pulled her girlfriend's hair, bit and scratched her Monday after forcing her way into a motel unit by breaking down the door.
Javon Fisher, 39, faces six felony and one misdemeanor charge for allegedly striking his girlfriend more than 30 times.