Update on BP Tank Farm Leak
BP is fully in action to clean up a recent leak from a storage tank at Whiting Refinery’s tank farm and mitigate any associated odors, according to the latest update Friday morning. The leak remained ....
Dyer Gas Station Robbery Suspects Arrested After Investigation
The Dyer Police Department has been investigating three armed robberies that occurred at; the Exxon gas station, located at 501 Joliet St. (November 23, 2023), Speedway gas station, located at 718 Joliet St. (December 21, ....
Illinois Man Charged With Child Molesting
A Round Lake, Illinois man was arrested two weeks ago after allegedly coming toPorter County to have intercourse with a minor, according to police reports. A female middle school student from Portage reportedly alerted a ....
Strong Odor of Gas Hits At Least 5 Counties Surrounding Whiting BP
On the afternoon of January 18, 2024, BP’s Whiting refinery experienced a leak from a storage tank at the refinery’s tank fields, according to a BP spokesman. As of early January 19, the leak was ....
Teen Arrested After Shot Fired In School
On January 17, 2024 at approximately 9 AM, Gary Police Department received a call for service reference a shot fired at Lighthouse College Prep Academy, located at 725 Clark Road, in Gary, according to Gary ....
Stolen Jeep Pursuit Nets Wanted Man
On Tuesday, 01/16/24 at approximately 12:19 PM, East Chicago Officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of Guthrie Street in reference to a stolen Jeep Cherokee in the area, according to Chief Jose Rivera. The ....
Cedar Lake Firefighters Battle House Fire In Frigid Conditions
Around 5:45 PM, Saturday, Cedar Lake Fire Department responded to the 9400 block of W. 125th Ct. for a residential structurefire. Initial reports had fire coming through the chimney and roof. Crews immediately requested mutual ....
Dangerous Temps To Persist Through Midweek
Arctic air has arrived for the week. A Wind Chill Advisory was issued by NWS for dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills which lasts until Wednesday. Wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below ....
3 Alarm Fire At Merrillville Apartments
A 3 Alarm fire was called out in Merrillville at an apartment building located at 140 E 54th Ct. https://youtu.be/sIHTSI_FroY?si=lCnYX4fBEoUAeSXI Video from Fire Crews were dispatched around 1:55 PM, Saturday, to an apartment building with ....
Munster Man Arrested On Arson Charges
On January 7, 2024, at approximately 8:20 PM, Munster Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to 8445 Manor Avenue in reference to an active fire in the parking garage area. Upon arrival, Munster Police were ....
