Man charged in mother’s death to be evaluated
The Michigan City man charged in his mother's death in an arson fire in Ogden Dunes is competent to stand trial, but his defense has raised the question of whether...
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Trial set for ex-Portage HS teen who allegedly carried more than 375 rounds of ammunition onto campus
The man police say walked into Portage High School on Wednesday while purportedly on LSD carrying a backpack allegedly holding more than 375 rounds of ammunition for various firearms has...
Portage man sentenced to 55 years for 2015 road rage-inspired murder
What began as a road rage incident in Portage on Dec 18, 2015, ended Friday with a man sentenced to 55 years in prison for murder. Before sentencing Matthew Scott...
Valpo dog park will be fee only
Only those who pay a membership fee will be able to use a proposed Valparaiso off-leash dog park at 2900 N. Campbell St. When construction will start and how long...
Officers honored for saving man’s life
That Valparaiso resident Troy Goehl was able to attend the April 24 Valparaiso City Council meeting and see two of the city's police officers receive their department's Life Saving Award...
Library parking plans taking shape in Valparaiso
The Porter County Library presented plans for its Valparaiso branch parking lot expansion at the April 25 Site Review Committee meeting, but people from Valparaiso's Central Neighborhood Association had concerns....
2nd guilty plea entered in Kouts area burglary
A second person has pleaded guilty in a Sept. 6 armed burglary near Kouts where the resident was beaten and shot in the leg. Andrea Renee Wert, 36, of the...
Bike sharing comes to Valparaiso
A new bike rental program provides a quick way to get around Valparaiso, from downtown to Valparaiso University to shopping in the north central section. The city last week unveiled...
Bail set for former cop in alleged battery of infant
The former Porter County Sheriff's officer charged with three felonies for allegedly injuring his infant son had his first appearance in court Thursday. Porter Superior Judge Roger Bradford didn't set...
Valparaiso looks to studies to improve traffic efficiency
Valparaiso is planning improvements this summer that should eventually make traffic easier and safer around the city. At their meeting Thursday, Board of Works members approved two studies that City...