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Major Indiana Jobs Announcement by Chrysler

Wake Radio

Mar 01 |07:45

Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Chrysler in Kokomo to announce the company's plans to invest 374 million dollars to expand its operations in north central Indiana, creating up to 1,250 new jobs by 2015. The governor called it a landmark project. The company will install additional tooling and equipment to produce eight- and nine-speed transmissions in three of its Kokomo plants.In addition, Chrysler Group will acquire the former Getrag facility in Tipton to establish an additional a...

California Men Jailed After Region Traffic Stop

Wake Radio

Mar 01 |07:32

Two men from California were taken to the Jasper County Jail after police say a traffic stop on I-65 a few miles south of the Demotte exit Thursday afternoon turned up three suitcases of cash totaling about 315-thousand dollars. Indiana State Police at the Lowell Post say in talking to the driver the trooper became suspicious of possible drug activity. The officer was assisted by his K-9 and Hobart Police. The suspects were arrested on a Class-C felony money laundering charge .
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Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs Recalled

Wake Radio

Mar 01 |07:31

Zachary Confections out of Frankfort, Indiana, has recalled certain lots of its Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs and suspended further production because the treats have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The voluntary recall of the popular Easter treat was announced after a test of one lot detected salmonella. The firm said that it's recalling all lots of the product out of an abundance of caution. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, firm officials...

Multiple Slideoffs, Spinouts in the Region

Wake Radio

Mar 01 |07:26

Icy conditions throughout the Region. Lake effect snow in Lake County Slide-offs and spinouts this morning. Interstate 65 in Lake County has been especially difficult with multiple accidents.
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MCPD Investigating Two Reported Sexual Assaults

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |18:41

Michigan City Police are investigating two reported sexual assaults that have occurred in the within the last week. The first incident occurred Tuesday night at 11:30, in the area of Lafayette Street and Baker Avenue, and the suspects are two black males, the first of which is described as about five-feet ten-inches tall, with short braids, a light skin tone, and in his late twenties to early thirties. The second suspects is described as about five-feet eight-inches tall, with a darker skin...

ECPD to Partner with IU Northwest for Proactive Policing

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |18:25

The East Chicago Police Department is teaming up with experts at I-U Northwest to seek better ways to allocate its resources for more proactive and productive policing. Chief Mark Becker says they are extremely excited about this opportunity with I-U Northwest, who have provided similar services to the City of Gary, and that they could receive information back as soon as next week.
School of Public and Environmental Affairs Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Joseph Ferrandino, Ph. D., and...

SR 2 Closed Near County Rd 500 W by Boone Grove HS

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |17:51

5:49pm- State Road 2 is reportedly closed near County Road 500 West, at last check, about a half-mile east of Boone Grove High School. Traffic tipsters report about a dozen or so rescue units are on the scene. No further information is available at this time.
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MC Artspace Not on IHCDA 2013 Project Fund List

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |16:26

An estimated ten-million dollar project that is expected to strongly impact the downtown economy of Michigan City was not on the list of projects by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to be funded with tax credits in 2013. Mayor Ron Meer says while they are disappointed Artspace will not be funded, the city and Artspace are both deeply committed to the implementation of this project, and will pursue funding in the next funding cycle for the Uptown Artist Lofts.
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Lyndon Davis Found Guilty in Death of Parrish Myles

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |16:17

The Lake County Prosecutor's Office announced today that Lyndon Davis was found guilty of murder for his role in 2011 shooting death of Parrish Myles in a parking lot in Griffith. Davis is scheduled to be sentenced on April 4^th, and faces 45 to 65 years in prison. Davis's uncle, Robert Davis, the man identified as the one who shot Myles, has already been convicted for murder.
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Illinois Man Gets 45 Years for Attempted Murder

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |15:47

A 48 year old Hazel Crest, Illinois, man was recently sentenced to 45-years in prison for the attempted murder of an elderly man, according to an announcement made today by the Lake County Prosecutor's Office. David Harman was convicted earlier this year by a Lake County Court jury for a knife attack on J.R. Jenkins in May of 2011, in Hammond. The Prosecutor's Office reports Jenkins was hospitalized for nearly two-months after being punched, kicked, and his throat slashed during Harman's attack...

Cicillian Resigns as Lake County E-911 Director

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |15:31

Lake County is in need of a new E-911 Director, after Jeffery Cicillian announced his resignation this morning during a meeting of the Lake County Police and Fire Chiefs. The Times reports a replacement could be found soon, with at least one potential candidate already showing an interest. Published reports say Cicillian's leadership had recently been a subject of concern to some Lake County Commissioners, who feel the consolidation process is moving too slowly. The Times reports a closed door...

Valpo PD Investigating Robbery at Cold Stone Creamery

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |14:49

Valpo PD
Valparaiso Police are investigating a reported robbery at Cold Stone Creamery. Police says they were dispatched just before nine this morning to 71 South Silhavy Road, and upon arrival were advised that two male subjects wearing ski masks entered the closed business, one of which allegedly displaying a handgun, and demanded money. The suspects then fled in an unknown direction, with an undisclosed amount of money. Authorities say one of the suspects is six-feet two-inches tall, while the...

Dyer PD Issues Photo of TCF Bank Robbery Suspect

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |14:32

TCF Bank Robbery Suspect
(Photo Courtesy of the Times)
Dyer Police report the suspect wanted in the TCF Bank branch robbery, inside the Jewel-Osco store Tuesday, at U.S. 30 and Calumet Avenue, may possibly be involved in other bank robberies around Chicago. The Times reports a surveillance photo was released Wednesday of the suspect, a black male who at the time of the incident had a mustache, and was wearing a black jacket and black hat. Published reports say a dye pack was included in the bag of money handed over to the...

Downtown LaPorte Joins Indiana Main Street Program

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |12:22

Downtown LaPorte is now the newest member of the Indiana Main Street Program, or IMS.. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann made the announcement today, saying, “viable downtowns are crucial to the economic health of our state. By joining Indiana Main Street, LaPorte was taken an important step to developing a thriving downtown. The I-M-S is founded on a four-point approach to downtown development: organization, design, promotion, and economic restructuring...each of which represents an aspect of the d...

Aviation Expert: Sequester Will Be Rough on Airlines

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |09:21

The aviation researcher behind the annual Airline Quality Rating report says the upcoming federally mandated FAA cutbacks spurred by the sequester will smear the reputation of airlines and lose them business, perhaps permanently. Brent Bowen, head of aviation technology at Purdue, expects flight delays, canceled flights and fewer flights scheduled if a furlough of FAA employees is forced by across-the-board federal budget constraints set to kick in Friday (March 1). The interim director of...

Spring Crop Snapshot for Indiana

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |09:10

[Photo provided - The Wabash River at Lafayette, Ind., looked back to normal in February after much runoff from rain and snow over the winter following months of drought that lowered its levels and slowed its flow. Forecasters expect above-normal rainfall in the spring. (Purdue Agricultural Communication photo/Keith Robinson)]
On the heels of a historic drought last year, Indiana's state climatologist says Hoosier farmers could be in for a warm and wet early spring when they head into their...

Indiana Concerned Over States' Rights

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |08:43

State lawmakers in Indiana concerned over the rights of states are calling for a US Constitutional Convention. The state Senate this week approved legislation to 'place a check on federal government overreach'. Indiana Senate President Pro-Tem David Long says the measures include a joint resolution exercising Indiana's authority to call for a “convention for proposing amendments” to the Constitution, specifically confined to limiting Congress' power to tax and regulate commerce.
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VU Hosting Horizon League Mens BB Tourney

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |08:31

Tickets are now on sale for the Horizon League Men's Basketball Championships, which are being hosted at Valparaiso University for the second year in a row. VU clinched the #1 seed on Tuesday night with their victory over Youngstown State, a victory which also clinched the hosting honors for the VU ARC. The Horizon League Tournament will begin Friday, March 8th. The top-seeded Crusaders first game will be Saturday night, March 9th, at 7pm, on national television with ESPNU. The Title game will...

Portage Yacht Club Demolition Nears

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |07:48

The Portage Redevelopment Commission has opened bids from several companies to tear down the Portage Yacht Club. The building, now owned by the city, is just north of Interstate 94 off State Road 149 and according to the Times would need a lot of work done to bring it up to standards. It used to be a club for employees of the former Midwest Steel.
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Indiana Says Benefits to Continue

Wake Radio

Feb 28 |07:35

State officials say unemployment benefits will not be affected by the sequester, through the week ending March 9^th... and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development will continue with full payment of extended benefits until further notice. Hoosiers in their first 26 weeks of unemployment are paid out of state funds.
Statement:
Indiana Receives Requested Guidance, Unemployment Benefits to Continue
"In response to the State of Indiana's request for additional guidance, late this afternoon the...

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