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2 Portage Men Arrested Charged with Dealing Drugs

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 4:14 pm

Information regarding a potential drug deal in the area of U.S. 6 in Portage lead to the arrest of two Portage men. The Times reports two 35 year old Portage men were ultimately arrested and charged with dealing and possession of cocaine, after police individually stopped each vehicle leaving a local restaurant were the alleged drug deal occurred.
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Michigan City Man Gets 5 Years for Felony Burglary

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 3:44 pm

A Michigan City man was sentenced to five-years in prison today for a felony burglary conviction. The LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney's Office reports Brad Kuta pleaded guilty to burglary for breaking and entering with intent to commit burglary, on or about June 28^th of 2011.
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Semi Hauling Trash Crashes, Indy Blvd Ramp Now Open

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 3:29 pm

(Photos Courtesy of Indiana State Police: Lowell District)
Crews were cleaning up trash spilled in a grassy area near Indianapolis Boulevard at last check after a semi hauling trash partially rolled over, closing the ramp for almost four-hours. Indiana State Police say a preliminary investigation revealed the semi was heading west on I-80 to the southbound Indianapolis Boulevard ramp, when the driver took the curve too fast, and struck a concrete retaining wall, partially rolling the semi onto...

Lansing Store Owner Charged with Selling Spice

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 2:39 pm

The owner of Richie's Mini Mart in Lansing, Illinois, is facing drug and weapon charges following an investigation into complaints the store was allegedly selling synthetic marijuana. The Lansing Police Department reports 47 year old Rashad Shatat, of St. John, Indiana, was arrested during the execution of a search warrant at the business last week, which resulted in the seizure of over ten-thousand grams of suspected synthetic marijuana, otherwise known as K-2 or Spice, along with numerous...

A Bigger Wrecker Needed to Upright Truck

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 2:04 pm

The southbound on-ramp to Indianapolis Blvd. from westbound I-80/94 remains closed at this time as a much bigger wrecker was sent to the scene to assist in lifting the truck back onto it's wheels.
A Bigger Wrecker Needed to Upright Truck

A Bigger Wrecker Needed to Upright Truck

The red wrecker was sent in to replace another blue wrecker that was not heavy enough to perform the task of uprighting the overturned truck on the westbound I-80/94 on-ramp to southbound Indianapolis Blvd.
(photo provided by INDOT )
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Overturned Semi Closes Ramp to SB Indinapolis Blvd.

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 1:47 pm

Shortly after 11 o'clock this morning a semi, apparently being driven too fast on the ramp, flipped over on the westbound I-80/94 exit ramp to southbound Indianapolis Blvd. While causing some back-up on westbound Borman to the exit ramp, the sight of an overturned truck on the exit ramp caused some onlooker slow downs. Two heavy duty wreckers were still on the scene as of 1:30 p.m. this afternoon to upright the trailer.
ramp still closed 140pm

Two heavy duty wreckers needed to upright semi that is turned over on...

Philpot Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 |12:47 pm

In Hammond Federal Court today, nwi-dot-com is reporting Thomas Philpot has been sentenced to eighteen-months in prison for paying himself more than 24-thousand dollars in bonuses from federal child support incentive funds while he was Lake County Clerk. Philpot, who also served ten-years as Lake County Coroner, has reportedly been ordered to surrender to federal authorities on April third. He was convicted last August.
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/philpot-sentenced-to-months-for-publi...

Hammond Borman Ramp Closed Due to Crash

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 |12:17 pm

INDOT reports the ramp of westbound I-80/94 is closed near Indianapolis Boulevard due to a crash. The Indiana Department of Transportation is advising motorists to seek alternate routes as you travel westbound on I-80/94 near mile 2.0.
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Bill Meant toThank Purple Heart Veterans

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 |11:03 am

The Indiana Senate has unanimously passed a measure meant to show gratitude to Purple Heart veterans in the Hoosier state. The bill allows owners of a Purple Heart license plate to park in a metered space without fee for parking, or penalty for overtime parking. The legislation is co-sponsored in the House by Valparaiso State Representative Ed Soliday.
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Student Financial Aid Night in Gary

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 |10:21 am

First District Congressman Pete Visclosky, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and others are scheduled to talk about what's available in federal financial aid for college during a special event tonight (Thursday February 21 2013) at the Gary Area Career Center. Gary school officials and several local colleges and universities are also taking part. The event is from 6 to 8 pm.
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Bill Reinstates In-State Rate for Some Students

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 9:39 am

Lawmakers are considering a bill to reinstate the in-state rate for some college students in Indiana. Gary State Senator Earline Rogers says she wants to help students who had to put their education on hold due to an immigration bill approved a couple years ago. Senate Bill 207 restores in-state tuition for children of undocumented immigrants who were initially enrolled at that rate on or before July 1, 2011.
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Two Arrested After Overnight Pursuit

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 9:32 am

Indiana State Police say a 26-year-old LaPorte man who was allegedly driving at a high rate of speed tried to evade arrest by driving through a WalMart parking lot in Michigan City early this morning, then fleeing on foot into a wooded area before being arrested. Troopers say the pickup truck eventually went out of control and spun to a stop in an accessway to Franklin Street. A perimeter was set up and the man was taken into custody without incident minutes later, on multiple charges and...

School Absenteeism Addressed in Senate Bill

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 7:44 am

A measure addressing chronic absenteeism in Hoosier schools is on its way to the full Senate. Senate Bill 338 would require school corporations to determine contributing factors to absenteeism and establish plans to address the issue. It also provides a 95-percent attendance rate requirement for students to get a graduation waiver.
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Senate Considers So-Called 'Ag Gag' Measure

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 7:43 am

The Indiana Senate is considering a bill that would outlaw photographing or video-taping a farm or industry without the owner's permission. Critics of Senate Bill 373, including the Humane Society of the United States, say undercover videos expose wrongdoing like inhumane treatment of farm animals and unsafe conditions. Supporters say it's meant to protect privacy rights.
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Lake Co, Hammd Library Merger Measure Removed

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 7:42 am

Legislation that was moving through the Indiana House to merge the Hammond Library with the Lake County Library system has been removed and the measure, sponsored by Munster State Representative Mara Candelaria-Reardon, now instead would have a legislative study committee meet this summer to review the issue of library consolidation. A couple years ago two Hammond library branches closed due to budget issues.
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No Injuries in Porter House Fire

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 7:41 am

No word on a possible cause at this time on a fire in the town of Porter Tuesday night that is reported to have destroyed a home under construction on Sunset Avenue. Crews from several Region departments worked for hours in icy cold temperatures and high winds. There were no reports of injuries.
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Defense Begins Calling Witnesses in McCowan Trial

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 7:39 am

After two-and-a-half weeks, prosecutors have wrapped up their case against a 20-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Amanda Bach of Portage. Her body, police say, was found less than three-hundred yards from the suspect's former Union Township home, the day after her car was discovered off State Road 130 in Wheeler in September 2011. According to today's Times, a defense attorney for Dustin McCowan requested a mistrial, which was denied. In today's Times and at nwi-dot-com,...

Lawmakers Say Nay to School Letter Grades

Written by Indiana 105

Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 7:37 am

An Indiana State Senate committee unanimously agreed with a proposal to dump the state's A-thru-F grading system for schools. Letter grades were first issued a couple years ago, now Democrats and Republicans want the State Board of Education to put together a new way of assessing school improvement and performance
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Cupboard Nearly Bare at St. Clare Health Clinic

Written by Indiana 105

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 | 6:41 pm

CROWN POINT | St. Clare Health Clinic is seeking donations of nonperishable food items, paper goods, including toilet paper; laundry detergent and personal care products, such as deodorant, shampoo and soap; for its food pantry, which is nearly depleted due to increased demand.
The clinic, which is under the auspices of Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point, provides free primary health care for residents of Northwest Indiana who fall within established income guidelines, are uninsured and...

Portage Man Sentenced in Fatal Hit and Run

Written by Indiana 105

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 | 6:11 pm

(Photo Courtesy of the Times)
A 22 year old Portage man was sentenced today in a fatal hit-and run that resulted in the death of 22 year old Frank Ivey, of South Haven. The Times reports Reinaldo Figueroa III was sentenced to six-years in prison, with the judge suspending three-years, so with good behavior, they calculate he could serve just 18-months. Published reports say Figueroa pleaded guilty to hitting a mo-ped, driven by Ivey, on County Road 700 North, in April, and fleeing the scene,...

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