Skenes strikes out 7, Pirates hit 5 homers in win over Cubs
WILL GRAVES Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his major league debut and Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run homer as the Pittsburgh [...]
Elizabeth “Libby” Andrews, 91 | News Banner
Elizabeth “Libby” J. Andrews, 91, of Bluffton, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her children on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Christian Care in [...]
Overwhelming majority of US metro areas saw home prices increase in t…
New data shows that over 90% of U.S. metro areas saw home prices increase in the first quarter of 2024, the National Association of Realtors said in a quarterly report [...]
Mrvan, Niemeyer competing to represent Region in Congress
Northwest Indiana’s Democratic representative in Congress will compete this year against a Republican opponent who actually has previously won an election.U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, was nominated without opposition [...]
Male fatally shot on Indy’s south side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating a fatal shooting on the south side of Indianapolis Sunday evening. According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a report of a person [...]
“We Grown Now” explores childhood trauma without weaponization
Director Minhal Baig crafts a bittersweet symphony of youthful energy and urban hardship in the 2024 film “We Grown Now.” The movie transports filmgoers to the deteriorating Cabrini-Green housing projects [...]
Indianapolis is a historical home for AAPI businesses
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis is a historical home for Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses. In coastal cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, “Chinatowns” exist, but not in [...]
Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ removed after city determines sidewalk with anim…
The “rat hole” is gone.A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the “rat hole" was removed Wednesday after city officials determined the section bearing the imprint of an animal [...]
Chicago Bears schedule a Wednesday announcement on new stadium near l…
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have scheduled a Wednesday news conference to announce plans for “a state-of-the-art, publicly owned enclosed stadium” on the city's Museum Campus near Lake Michigan.The [...]
Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumpi…
AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler pitched no-hit ball for 7 1/3 innings, Brandon Marsh homered and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five by beating [...]
Several people hospitalized across 9 states due to fake Botox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating several cases across the U.S. of people suffering harmful reactions after receiving Botox injections. According [...]
Seth Jarvis leads Hurricanes past Blackhawks 4-2 for 5th straight win
JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO — Seth Jarvis scored two power-play goals in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday for their [...]
Out of this World … Series. Total solar eclipse a spectacular leado…
By TOM WITHERS - AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Pregame festivities for the Guardians' home opener were ceremonial and celestial.The first pitch for Monday's gave between Cleveland and the [...]
Joel A. Hoehn, 67 – The Waynedale News
Joel A. Hoehn, 67, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2024. Joel was born on September 6, 1956 in Silver Lake, Indiana, to Robert & Norma Hoehn. He had one [...]
William Zirkelbach, Jr., 89 | News Banner
William Zirkelbach, Jr., 89 of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2024, at his residence. William was born on Aug. 8, 1934, in Paulding County, Ohio, to Ester [...]
Man arrested after leading police on 115 mph pursuit with 8-year-old …
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — An Illinois man has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit and exceeding 100 mph before crashing into multiple vehicles in northwest Indiana early Sunday [...]
Lawrence Co. IL Board Passes Resolution Opposing Taxpayer Assistance …
The Lawrence County, Illinois Board has approved a resolution effectively stating that Lawrence County, absent any emergency circumstances, will not accept or provide taxpayer funded dollars that would go toward [...]
St. Patrick’s Day has become a secular holiday of revelry
Chicago estimated that last year somewhere around 75,000 people from all over the world came to the city to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, at the city's parades and bars — [...]
Joel A. Hoehn, 67 | News Banner
Joel A. Hoehn, 67, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2024. Joel was born on Sept. 6, 1956, in Silver Lake, Indiana, to Robert and Norma Hoehn. He had one [...]
Chicago radio stars to meet fans in the Region
Tom Lounges Those rock fans who came of age in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland during the late 1970s and early 1980s will surely want to check out the new book [...]
Chicago radio stars meet fans in Region
Those rock fans who came of age in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland during the late 1970s and early 1980s will surely want to check out the new book "The Loop [...]
This new theatre company is creating opportunities for Black artists …
INDIANAPOLIS — LaKesha Lorene always knew her place was on the stage.“I started working professionally in equity theatre at eight years old at Beef & Boards," Lorene said. The ‘07 [...]
Snow couldn’t slow down Michael Jordan – he walked to the 1985 NBA Al…
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — February 10, 1985, the day of the 1985 NBA All-Star Game, was snowy and cold in Indianapolis. Five inches of snow were on the ground by 7 [...]
Brother rushed victim of Hammond shooting to hospital but they didn’t…
Police are investing a fatal shooting that took place on Sherman Street in Hammond.The victim's brother rushed them to the hospital but they died of their wounds.The Hammond Police Department [...]
Plan to lure Chicago sports team strikes out at Statehouse
A Northwest Indiana lawmaker isn't giving up his dream of luring a professional sports team across the state line from Illinois, even though his enabling legislation failed to advance prior [...]