13-year-old Northwest Indiana boy dies after BMX accident

A 13-year-old Northwest Indiana boy died Saturday following an accident at a BMX track. Authorities were dispatched to Steel Wheels BMX, located in the 700 block of North Hobart Road, Saturday night on the report of a bike accident.

Northwest Indiana woman taking care of person with disabilities charged with DUI, neglect

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — A Northwest Indiana woman was charged with a DUI while on the job caring for a person with disabilities, according to police. Montisha Brown, of Crown Point, is facing three charges after she reportedly ran out of gas Friday evening.
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Northwest Indiana BMX Scene Shattered As Hebron Teen, 13, Dies In Hobart Crash

The Lake County Coroner's Office ruled Ball-Reed's death an accident and listed the cause as "multiple blunt force injuries," according to NBC Chicago. Hobart police, Hobart firefighters, and the Portage Fire Department all responded to the crash.

13-year-old rider dies following incident at northwest Indiana BMX park

A 13-year-old boy died after an incident at a BMX park in Hobart, Indiana, the Lake County Coroner’s Office said on Sunday. Oliver Ball-Reed, of Hebron, was critically injured at Steel Wheels BMX on Saturday and taken to St.

Chicago Bears stadium bill passes Indiana Senate, but changes likely

The Indiana Senate approved a stadium authority bill that would help bring the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana Wednesday.
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Mail Scattered on I-65 After Semi-Truck Crash Causes Major Delays in Northwest Indiana

A semi-truck carrying US mail crashed on I-65 in Indiana, causing major delays and scattering mail on the road. Cleanup was expected to take several hours.

Indiana state senate advances Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to lure Chicago Bears

The Indiana state senate has advanced a bill designed to lure the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana. It will go to the state house before making it to the governor's desk.
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Gov. Mike Braun welcomes John Deere expansion to Northwest Indiana, 150 new Hoosier jobs

Indiana Governor Mike Braun today welcomed new investment in northwest Indiana, with John Deere planning to expand its footprint by establishing a

13-year-old BMX rider dies after accident at Northwest Indiana track

Steel Wheels BMX says 13-year-old Oliver Ball-Reed died after suffering critical injuries during a race Saturday. Oliver was a longtime rider at the track and often raced alongside his younger brother. Hebron Middle School says counselors are available to support students and staff.

Frustrated NIPSCO customers rally in Northwest Indiana over skyrocketing energy bills

With winter still in full swing, frustration is boiling over in Northwest Indiana. Dozens of NIPSCO customers lined the sidewalk along 167th Street outside the company’s Hammond office Sunday afternoon,