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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

‘Michael’ brings Jackson family back to Gary for the big screen

The hometown screening of “Michael” in Gary marked a full-circle moment as the Jackson family sat in the theater seats to watch their story come to life, surrounded by the community they came from.

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Flood watch in effect with chance of tornadoes and hail

A flood watch is in effect for several Illinois counties as well as for northwest Indiana, as storms are expected to continue through late Wednesday night, officials said.

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‘I am done like fried chicken’: Michigan City teen charged with killing elderly Gary man, stealing car

A Michigan City teen is facing a murder case after allegedly killing an elderly Gary man, then stealing his beige 2002 Honda Accord.

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Indiana infuses $200 million into child care, adding 14,000 children to program

Child care providers voiced relief after Gov. Mike Braun announced $200 million would be pumped into a voucher program for child care.

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Lake County Auditor criticized for not coming into work, tax error

After the state notified Lake County officials about miscalculations of the county’s Property Tax Replacement Credit by millions of dollars since 2023, members of the Lake County Council expressed disappointment with Lake County Auditor Peggy Holinga Katona, who council members said hasn’t come into work for 4 years.

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NFL wants to meet with Chicago Bears after the draft for an update on their stadium project

The NFL’s stadium committee has scheduled a meeting with the Chicago Bears the week of April 27 to explore the latest on the team’s bid for a new home.

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Indiana called ‘the innovation capital of the world’

Northwest Indiana has a strong culture of innovation that needs to be promoted better, thought leaders and innovators were told Tuesday.

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Gov. Mike Braun signs bill into law to address housing costs

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law a Republican-priority bill from the 2026 legislative session aimed at addressing housing costs.