Ricky A. White Jr., 41, is accused of sexually abusing the girl at two different homes in Hammond.

Jeffrey Smith, 56, Rochester, passed away at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

GOSHEN — As the number of coronavirus cases in Indiana continue to climb, so do the number of deaths.

2019 marked the eight straight year Indiana's injury and illness rate was at or below 4.0 per 100 full-time workers.

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. is asserting his equipment purchase requests — deferred Wednesday by the county commissioners — are essential for maintaining public safety.

Great Lakes steel production rose by 12,000 tons last week but remains depressed by nearly 19% this year, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Sarah Jones was named chief nursing officer at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Ports of Indiana, the statewide port authority that operates the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, promoted Andrea Hermer from general counsel to chief operating officer.

“We had more restrictions that we’ve ever had (in putting together the schedule),” Valparaiso men’s basketball coach Matt Lottich said.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:27 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6100 block Pickwick Park Drive, Syracuse. Hank Sinn reported theft from a vehicle. 11:29 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4300 block Old SR 15, Warsaw. Gabrielle L. Kilburn reported criminal mischief. … Read More

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:36 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the 900 block of North SR 13, Pierceton, officers investigated a report of unrestrained dogs roaming onto neighbor’s property. 1:44 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the 6200 block of … Read More

The final segment of the new Cline Avenue Bridge was lifted into place recently, putting all 685 segments that form the driving deck in place. Bridge officials plan to open the bridge to traffic this winter.

LaPorte has announced viewing guidelines for girls basketball games on Friday at Fairfield and Saturday vs. New Prairie.

On Thursday night, dozens of parents, teachers and students rallied in support of Valparaiso's e-learning Wednesdays as school administrators consider learning plans for the spring semester.

Jurors began deliberating late Thursday in the case against Richard Burgess, who is accused of killing 29-year-old Jessie Brown and wounding two others July 3, 2018, in Gary.

Family and friends of homicide victim Adriana Saucedo gathered Thursday night where her body was found one year ago.

"I know our family is going to be there, and they're going to be loud and hyped. The only sad part is that one of us gotta go home with a (loss)."

Garland Wilcox, 90, North Manchester, passed away Nov. 17, 2020, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Garland was born on Sept. 19, 1930, in Wabash County, Indiana to Ernest and Amelia (Rickert) Wilcox. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary.

Floran L. Mast, 97, Elkhart, entered into the joy of his Lord and Savior on Nov. 17, 2020, at Hubbard Hill Estates. He left a legacy of faithfulness. Floran was born Nove. 14, 1923, in Elkhart County to Albert and Goldie (Culp) Mast. He married Naomi Golden June … Read More

Friday night, Northwest Health - Porter was on total bypass, meaning that the facility was at capacity and could not accept new patients. Gatherings will be limited to 25 people.