Lizzie Kaboski

A new massage business opened a few months after the Jade Massage parlor was closed at 9001 E. Summit St. in Crown Point.

According to an analysis from the Network, a nonprofit organization that tracks suspected trafficking operations, 12 of the businesses are based in the Region

Crime in Munster is "trending south" with the exception of a vandalism and theft offenses, Chief Steve Scheckel said.

A man told police he wrote a check in July for more than $12,000 to a company called Century Heating and Cooling. After that, he didn't hear from the owner.

Dr. Bethany Cataldi took more than $19 million from Medicare, private insurance companies and patients during an eight-year fraudulent billing scheme. She was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison.

In less than 24 hours, the Hobart Humane Society raised more than $5,000 to replace what was lost after issuing a plea for donations on Facebook

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.

BBB4E’s Spring Tea fundraiser highlighted arts and literacy programs in Northwest Indiana, emphasizing creativity, leadership and community impact, while showcasing performances and stories demonstrating how arts education improves opportunities for

The full indictment outlines the alleged betting network, money movement and charges. Read all 87 pages here.

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