Update – Missing Teen Found Safe
The St. John Police Department was dispatched to the 9600 block of West Oakridge just after 2 AM on December 27, 2019 for the report of a Missing Person. The complainant reported that she had ....
Franciscan Health implements flu restrictions at its hospitals
A rise in influenza cases locally has prompted new visitor restrictions at Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana. To prevent the spread of the flu, visitor restrictions have been implemented at Franciscan Health Crown Point, Hammond, Dyer,Munster and Michigan ....
Update on Hooters Lansing Shooting
On December 26th, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Lansing Police Department responded to reports of shots fired inside and outside Hooter’s restaurant located at 17060 Torrence Ave. Asofficers arrived on scene it was learned that the incident occurred in the parking ....
Wrong-Way Driver on I-65 Christmas Night
State Troopers encountered another wrong-way driver on I-65, fortunately, this time there wasn’t a head on crash. On December 26, 2019 at approximately 12:10 AM, Trooper William Carlson was dispatched to a wrong-way vehicle on I-65 ....
Woman Extricated After Hitting Semi on 80/94
A small black vehicle was struck and pushed into the wall by a semi who fled the scene allegedly on 80/94 around 9pm Thursday. The accident occurred on Eastbound just past the Calumet Ave exit ....
Shots Fired At Hooters Lansing
Shortly after 9:30pm Thursday night shots were fired at Hooters on Torrence Ave in Lansing, IL. Witnesses inside the establishment told Region News an argument began and then they heard three shots fired inside the ....
Hammond Man Shot In East Chicago and Two Others Detained
On Thursday, December 26 at approximately 1:35pm one of our patrol officers advised dispatch that he heard gunshots coming from west of Main Street, along with the Shot Spotter alerting to the area of 3902 E. 139th ....
Hammond Tavern Robbed Christmas Evening
On December 25, 2019, at approximately 8:55 pm, Hammond police responded to Porter's Tap located at 6405 Kennedy Ave. in reference to an armed robbery, according to Lt. Steve Kellogg of the Hammond Police. Witnesses stated an unknown ....
Crews Battling A Large Brush Fire In Calumet Township
Multiple agencies from across Lake County are currently battling a smoldering Peat Moss / Cat Tails fire near Lake Ridge School on 41st & Hendricks on Christmas morning. The smoldering fire which is partially underground ....
Update on Munster Shooting Monday Night
A usually quiet area of the Region quickly turned to chaos and violence according to witnesses Monday night on the 8000 block of Calumet Ave in Munster at a strip mall parking lot. Munster Police ....
