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West Side, EC Central's paths to cross again in sectional final after Cougars dispatch Griffith West Side and EC Central will meet in the sectional round for the third straight year after West Side beat Griffith Friday.

West Side and EC Central will meet in the sectional round for the third straight year after West Side beat Griffith Friday.

07.03.2026 05:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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See how Region teams fared in sectional semifinals Friday See which Region teams will be playing for a sectional championship Saturday.

See which Region teams will be playing for a sectional championship Saturday.

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Senior leadership steers EC Central to third straight sectional title game Jamarie Pollard and Joseph Watkins led the Cardinals in scoring against a Bishop Noll squad that refused to go away.

Jamarie Pollard and Joseph Watkins led the Cardinals in scoring against a Bishop Noll squad that refused to go away.

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Hundreds of Region households lose power during thunderstorms The National Weather Service predicts storms to continue through Saturday morning, but Sunday should be clear and sunny with temperatures hitting 60 degrees.

The National Weather Service predicts storms to continue through Saturday morning, but Sunday should be clear and sunny with temperatures hitting 60 degrees.

07.03.2026 02:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flash Flood Warning until FRI 8:45 PM CST Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8:45 PM CST

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8:45 PM CST

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Flash Flood Warning until FRI 8:45 PM CST Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8:45 PM CST for Parts of Illinois and Indiana

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8:45 PM CST for Parts of Illinois and Indiana

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Flash Flood Warning from FRI 5:46 PM CST until FRI 8:45 PM CST Flash Flood Warning: Heavy Rainfall and Rapid Flooding Expected Until 8:45 PM CST

Flash Flood Warning: Heavy Rainfall and Rapid Flooding Expected Until 8:45 PM CST

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Valparaiso man sentenced to 7 years for distributing child pornography online The 39-year-old sent images containing child sexual abuse material to an undercover FBI agent on the messaging app Kik, according to court records.

The 39-year-old sent images containing child sexual abuse material to an undercover FBI agent on the messaging app Kik, according to court records.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning until FRI 5:15 PM CST Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Expected Until 5:15 PM CST

Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Expected Until 5:15 PM CST

06.03.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Father and son file suit against Valpo school district, city after son injured at football practice Jason Solomon and his son allege the defendants breached their duty of care to keep the teenager safe and facilitated an environment where the 15-year-old got injured during football practice.

Jason Solomon and his son allege the defendants breached their duty of care to keep the teenager safe and facilitated an environment where the 15-year-old got injured during football practice.

06.03.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Region man sentenced to 49 years for violent sexual assault attack on ex-girlfriend The 38-year-old man broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and violently sexually assaulted and beat her while her children were home, according to court records.

The 38-year-old man broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and violently sexually assaulted and beat her while her children were home, according to court records.

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Lake Station man pleads guilty to neglect in death of wife with disability Edwin Burgos Sr., 66, pleaded guilty to neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, a level five felony, in connection with the 2024 death of his wife, Patricia Burgos.

Edwin Burgos Sr., 66, pleaded guilty to neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, a level five felony, in connection with the 2024 death of his wife, Patricia Burgos.

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Illinois woman arrested in NWI for shoplifting merchandise from Walmart, police say The 37-year-old woman claimed to be using the "Scan and Go" feature on the Walmart App which allows customers to pay digitally to avoid checkout lines.

The 37-year-old woman claimed to be using the "Scan and Go" feature on the Walmart App which allows customers to pay digitally to avoid checkout lines.

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Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence.

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence.

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Judge affirms 'religious freedom' exception to Indiana abortion ban Any woman who asserts that her religious beliefs compel her to procure an abortion is entitled to terminate her pregnancy in Indiana, according to a new court ruling.

Any woman who asserts that her religious beliefs compel her to procure an abortion is entitled to terminate her pregnancy in Indiana, according to a new court ruling.

06.03.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Region man cleared of murder in 2024 shooting outside store Police said at the time they arrived on scene shortly before 1 p.m. and found 27-year-old LaPorte resident Dylan Andersen shot multiple times.

Police said at the time they arrived on scene shortly before 1 p.m. and found 27-year-old LaPorte resident Dylan Andersen shot multiple times.

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'Biggest ever headliner' Jelly Roll to play Festival of the Lakes fresh off Grammy Award wins The country and rap star Jelly Roll just three Grammy Awards last month and will headline Festival of the Lakes in Hammond this summer.

The country and rap star Jelly Roll just three Grammy Awards last month and will headline Festival of the Lakes in Hammond this summer.

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Taxpayers on hook for Lucas Oil Stadium until 2037 as Indiana pitches public subsidies for another NFL stadium A Bears stadium would be the third publicly financed NFL stadium in Indiana.

A Bears stadium would be the third publicly financed NFL stadium in Indiana.

06.03.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Democrat announces early bid for Valparaiso mayor "I have proven the ability to work across the aisle and to collaborate with anyone who has a shared vision of making our community better for everyone," he said.

"I have proven the ability to work across the aisle and to collaborate with anyone who has a shared vision of making our community better for everyone," he said.

06.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Economists question both Indiana and Illinois Bears stadium subsidies "Neither of these proposals offer net benefits to taxpayers," a Ball State University professor said.

"Neither of these proposals offer net benefits to taxpayers," a Ball State University professor said.

06.03.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Police: Man returned to work at senior home after Chesterton shooting, hid gun in oven The man said he heard multiple popping sounds that he first assumed were firecrackers until he was struck by gunfire in his left shoulder, according to a charging document.

The man said he heard multiple popping sounds that he first assumed were firecrackers until he was struck by gunfire in his left shoulder, according to a charging document.

06.03.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Davich: Region college student echoes Gen Z alarm: 'We’re losing our empathy' β€œIt's become this constant balancing of when to be human and when to be numb... causing me grief in more ways imaginable than earlier generations," 21-year-old Zerelda James said.

β€œIt's become this constant balancing of when to be human and when to be numb... causing me grief in more ways imaginable than earlier generations," 21-year-old Zerelda James said.

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East Porter School Board introduces policy limiting media contact The policy would direct media inquiries only to the school's administration.

The policy would direct media inquiries only to the school's administration.

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β€˜Cult’ church member who allegedly molested boy in pews faces new criminal charges He admitted to molesting a boy. And now he's been indicted again β€” this time, for alleged child sexual abuse that happened during church services.

He admitted to molesting a boy. And now he's been indicted again β€” this time, for alleged child sexual abuse that happened during church services.

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The Latest: Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea. The campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships

Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea. The campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships

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Safety Check: Fire safety and survival tips Here are fire safety tips from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

Here are fire safety tips from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

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Here are the most-read stories from Thursday: High school walkout warning and more Here are the top five stories from Thursday, from consequences for high school student walkouts to local crime and more.

Here are the top five stories from Thursday, from consequences for high school student walkouts to local crime and more.

06.03.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aide, driver charged with causing 6-year-old’s injuries on school bus Linda Verduzco, 86, and Tammy Allenbaugh, 62, each face six felony charges after they forcefully handled the student while on the bus Feb. 18, court documents allege.

Linda Verduzco, 86, and Tammy Allenbaugh, 62, each face six felony charges after they forcefully handled the student while on the bus Feb. 18, court documents allege.

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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85 He helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in 1960 and was a Freedom Rider.

He helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in 1960 and was a Freedom Rider.

06.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man pleads guilty in son’s 2024 death Gregory Turner Jr., 38, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and aggravated battery in the death of 17-year-old Jody Stallworth, which occurred during an alleged armed robbery they both participated in.

Gregory Turner Jr., 38, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and aggravated battery in the death of 17-year-old Jody Stallworth, which occurred during an alleged armed robbery they both participated in.

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