Panel Hears Warnings On Rising Indiana Prison Population
Indiana lawmakers heard stark warnings Thursday, Sept. 25 that the state’s prison population is again nearing capacity while funding for local alternatives is shrinking.
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Braun Flew To, From Jasper Home 11 Times Over Six Months
Sunday, May 26 was a pretty special day for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun.
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Indiana Supreme Court Invites Amicus Briefs, Property Tax Case
In a dispute over whether Indiana’s 1% homeowner property tax cap can be limited to one acre, the Indiana Supreme Court is inviting “friend of the court” briefs.
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Analysis Shows Property Tax Unequal In Some Counties
As Indiana’s legislature continues to debate statewide property tax reform, officials in Lake County are pointing to new data showing that homeowners have taken on an unfair share of property taxes.
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Bill Shifting Public Dollars To Charter Schools Passes Senate
A bill to expand property tax revenue for charter schools cleared a key legislative hurdle Thursday, Feb. 20 despite fierce pushback from both sides of the aisle and hours of debate on the Senate floor.
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UPDATE — Warrant Issued for Arrest Regarding Endangered Dog Featured on Facebook Post
A warrant has been issued for a Lake County man whose dog was featured on a Facebook post by a good Samaritan concerned about his welfare, causing Indiana State Police to investigate animal cruelty.
Read MoreISP Investigates Endangered Dog Featured on Facebook Post
A dog was rescued after Indiana State Police investigated a Facebook post.
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Blood Disorder Impacts Hundreds Of Indiana Residents
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report the life-shortening blood disease sickle cell anemia affects about 100,000 Americans, mostly people of color.
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Discipline charges filed against Lake County judge
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin D. Hawkins.
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Statewide Silver Alert Declared For Griffith Teenager
A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a teenager from Griffith.
Read MorePresident Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Indiana
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Indiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 31 to April 1.
Read MoreArea Police Reports
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 10000 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Johnathan R.V. Heckaman reported criminal mischief to a vehicle. 5:34 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Officers investigated a … Read More
Police Using New Device To Combat Drugged Driving
More police across Lake County will soon have a new way to identify and keep drug-impaired drivers off the road.
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