Just like the early bird after the worm, Lake and Porter County voters turned out to beat the crowds on the first day of early voting.

A judge rejected a plea deal that would have given Hector Delgado 16 years for killing his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend, Alyssa Flores.

Gov. Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1002 into law Monday afternoon, which aims to make electric utilities more affordable statewide.

The “Michael” screening will be at 6 p.m. April 13, and only Gary residents can attend. Tickets are limited to two per household.

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority’s legal bills have now blown past the $1 million mark in its ongoing lawsuit with its former leader.

Hammond Riverside Christian, a new K-5 private school forged by an alliance between three Lake County Christian schools, is hosting a school tour for parents and prospective students at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Chesterton High School’s varsity baseball and softball fields will get new turf and other amenities as part of a $3.595 million contract.

Makhia Fraley, 21, of Rensselaer, pleaded guilty in February to assisting a criminal, a Level 5 felony.