Portage Police involved in 3-hour standoff with armed man
A Portage man faces several felony charges after he barricaded himself inside a Portage home during a tense, three-hour standoff with police officers Saturday.
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Chesterton High student speaks out about racism at his school: ‘I hope for change’
Julian Blevins was tired of hearing racial slurs, so he posted on social media about his experience at Chesterton High School.
Signs coming for problem intersections in Porter
New signage is coming to caution motorists about three potentially dangerous intersections in the town of Porter.
Chesterton parks identify priority projects for bond money
A $1.9 million bond will be used to help fund a new boardwalk at Chesterton's Coffee Creek Park and to repave the Prairie Duneland Trail.
Brown Mansion to be restored with museum move to new building
Brown Mansion will be restored as Westchester Township History Museum moves to a new structure on the old Chesterton Middle School grounds.
Duneland communities in line for emergency signal traffic lights
Emergency traffic lights are coming to Duneland communities, improving safety when police and fire departments respond to a scene.
Chesterton officer charged with felonies placed on unpaid leave
A Chesterton Police officer on paid administrative leave will now receive no pay because of a recent arrest on two felony charges.
Chesterton officer diagnosed with mental health issues before arrest
A Chesterton Police officer was being treated for a mental health issue before his arrest for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman.
Chesterton Police officer on leave charged with felony assault
A Chesterton Police officer already on paid leave faces additional scrutiny from felony charges alleging he assaulted a pregnant woman.
Railroad merger could mean more trains in Chesterton
If Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific go through with a merger, there could be more trains coming down the tracks through Chesterton.