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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 14m

The rules would leave journalists vulnerable to expulsion if they sought to report on information Hegseth did not approve for release.

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

The rules would leave journalists vulnerable to expulsion if they sought to report on information Hegseth did not approve for release.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 1h

The chamber will host a Howl-O-Ween vinyl record painting fundraiser for the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.

Hobart Chamber, Humane Society to host 'Howl-O-Ween' fundraiser

The chamber will host a Howl-O-Ween vinyl record painting fundraiser for the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 1h

Officials did not comment on the conditions of any of the other people involved in the crash.

1 dead in multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 20 in Portage: officials

Officials did not comment on the conditions of any of the other people involved in the crash.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 1h

Shipwreck, a maritime-themed seafood restaurant and bar in Griffith, is looking to sell its current building and relocate.

Shipwreck looking to sell its building and relocate

Shipwreck, a maritime-themed seafood restaurant and bar in Griffith, is looking to sell its current building and relocate.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 1h

Cannabis dispensary opens in New Buffalo

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 2h

The emergency order came after federal agencies started issuing layoff notices Friday aimed at reducing the size of the federal government.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing workers amid government shutdown

The emergency order came after federal agencies started issuing layoff notices Friday aimed at reducing the size of the federal government.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 2h

Company co-owner Jim Ventura told The Times on Tuesday that he has resigned from his role in the company, and accused the city of stonewalling Maya's efforts.

Maya Energy backs out of Gary waste-to-fuel plant project

Company co-owner Jim Ventura told The Times on Tuesday that he has resigned from his role in the company, and accused the city of stonewalling Maya's efforts.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 3h

The civil suits accuse Amazon of engaging in a "race to the bottom" in the trucking industry as a result of their efforts to save money.

Civil suits say Amazon was negligent in high school bus crash

The civil suits accuse Amazon of engaging in a "race to the bottom" in the trucking industry as a result of their efforts to save money.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 3h

"I am honored to be able to nominate students from Indiana's 1st Congressional District for appointment to the U.S. military service academies," said Congressman Mrvan.

Mrvan seeking applicants for free higher education at U.S. military academies

"I am honored to be able to nominate students from Indiana's 1st Congressional District for appointment to the U.S. military service academies," said Congressman Mrvan.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 4h

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said the renovation will "modernize Hammond’s largest affordable housing community" and contribute to ongoing city efforts.

Renaissance Towers in downtown Hammond getting $22.5 million renovation

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said the renovation will "modernize Hammond’s largest affordable housing community" and contribute to ongoing city efforts.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 5h

When the internet service was cut off late Tuesday morning, it triggered an argument resulting in the accused shoving the alleged victim and smacking the victim's head on the wall, police said.

Valpo-area man attacks family member after blocked from internet, cops say

When the internet service was cut off late Tuesday morning, it triggered an argument resulting in the accused shoving the alleged victim and smacking the victim's head on the wall, police said.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 5h

Here’s your 219 News Now for October 15, 2025. Coroner's office IDs truck driver killed in Borman Expressway crash Monday. Check out these top stories and more in The Times

219 News Now: Coroner's office IDs truck driver killed in Borman Expressway crash Monday

Here’s your 219 News Now for October 15, 2025. Coroner's office IDs truck driver killed in Borman Expressway crash Monday. Check out these top stories and more in The Times

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 6h

The case remains under investigation, police said, and autopsies are scheduled.

Hoosier woman shoots husband, then self, cops say

The case remains under investigation, police said, and autopsies are scheduled.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 7h

The Chesterton Art Center, one of the Region's premier cultural institutions, is expanding for the first time in decades to create a campus in downtown Chesterton.

Chesterton Art Center expanding campus for more classes, events

The Chesterton Art Center, one of the Region's premier cultural institutions, is expanding for the first time in decades to create a campus in downtown Chesterton.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 7h

"This remains an active investigation, and our officers are currently focused on working this case," according to police.

Suspect in custody after early Wednesday shooting injures 1

"This remains an active investigation, and our officers are currently focused on working this case," according to police.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 7h

Just before her son’s second birthday, Abigail Warneke grew concerned that he still wasn’t speaking many words.

Get Healthy: Debate about causes, limited resources, broad symptoms complicate diagnosis, treatment of autism

Just before her son’s second birthday, Abigail Warneke grew concerned that he still wasn’t speaking many words.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 8h

Officials said the Winfield woman fraudulently received PPP funds, which she used for her own benefit on personal items.

Winfield woman sentenced in $80k federal fraud case

Officials said the Winfield woman fraudulently received PPP funds, which she used for her own benefit on personal items.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 9h

"How come such a prosperous and ingenious place like the United States could not coalesce the will to prevent this from happening here?" asked Federico Fubini, who lives in Rome.

Davich: Journalist from Italy visits Gary for next book project

"How come such a prosperous and ingenious place like the United States could not coalesce the will to prevent this from happening here?" asked Federico Fubini, who lives in Rome.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 10h

Over 400 middle and high school students from eight Gary schools were in attendance for Gary/Chicago International Airport's Aviation Day and Youth Expo on Tuesday.

Gary students get hands-on as they learn about aviation

Over 400 middle and high school students from eight Gary schools were in attendance for Gary/Chicago International Airport's Aviation Day and Youth Expo on Tuesday.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 22h

"His presence will be deeply missed each and every day," the GoFundMe said. "His legacy will live on in the lives he touched. Your help and support in giving Officer Jones the farewell he is worthy of and merits is so appreciated."

Local union raising money for correctional officer killed in Saturday hit-and-run crash

"His presence will be deeply missed each and every day," the GoFundMe said. "His legacy will live on in the lives he touched. Your help and support in giving Officer Jones the farewell he is worthy of and merits is so appreciated."

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 23h

Two new public opinion polls show a majority of registered Hoosier voters don't want state lawmakers to immediately redraw Indiana's congressional districts.

Polls find little support for early redrawing of Indiana congressional districts

Two new public opinion polls show a majority of registered Hoosier voters don't want state lawmakers to immediately redraw Indiana's congressional districts.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 1d

• A 26-year-old Gary man, Jahbari Dawson Bey, is accused of pursuing another motorist with a loaded rifle on U.S. 30, believing the driver had his cell phone.

5 things to know about Gary man's arrest for armed confrontation in Valparaiso

• A 26-year-old Gary man, Jahbari Dawson Bey, is accused of pursuing another motorist with a loaded rifle on U.S. 30, believing the driver had his cell phone.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 1d

"A poacher is a thief who illegally steals wildlife that belongs to all Hoosiers," the DNR said.

State again sets its sights on poachers by offering rewards for tips

"A poacher is a thief who illegally steals wildlife that belongs to all Hoosiers," the DNR said.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 1d

A five-year tug-of-war to determine who controls Lake County's purchasing power officially is over.

Council yields Lake County purchasing power to commissioners after legal clash

A five-year tug-of-war to determine who controls Lake County's purchasing power officially is over.

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The Times of Northwest Indiana @nwitimes.com · 1d

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died.

D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with 'Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died.

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