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Family seeks answers in Indiana woman's sudden death on flight from Dominican Republic
More than one week after a central Indiana mother suddenly died onboard a flight from the Dominican Republic, grieving loved ones were still awaiting answers about what caused her mysterious death. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
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Family seeks answers in Indiana woman's sudden death on flight from Dominican Republic
More than one week after a central Indiana mother suddenly died onboard a flight from the Dominican Republic, grieving loved ones were still awaiting answers about what caused her mysterious death. Stefanie Smith was returning home from a couple’s trip to Punta Cana on a flight Feb. 28, when she experienced a “medical emergency.” Maria Yannotti, who accompanied her friend…
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1 killed in road rage shooting on I-80/94 in Indiana
One person was killed in a shooting stemming from a road rage incident on I-80/94 in Indiana, NBC Chicago’s Patrick Fazio reports.
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Indiana police comments on road rage incident that led to fatal I-80/94 shooting
According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield, officials received a call around 4 a.m. with a report of a road rage incident. Around the same time, troopers received a call of a single-vehicle crash on I-80 inbound near mile marker 12.8.
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Road rage incident led to fatal I-80/94 shooting; lanes now reopen: ISP
Lanes were closed for several hours early Wednesday as Indiana State Police worked to investigate a fatal shooting on I-80 in Northwest Indiana that stemmed from a road rage incident.
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Mascot Hall of Fame in Indiana crowned nation's premier pop culture museum
The Mascot Hall of Fame, located a mere drive from Chicago in Indiana, has won the title of the nation’s foremost pop culture museum.
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This vibrant NW Indiana destination has been named the No. 1 US pop culture museum
If you’re looking for a history lesson, want to explore different cultures or just have a fun but unique experience, Chicago has a wide variety of museums to choose from. But the region’s vast assortment of museums extends beyond the city limits. In fact, one colorful destination – a museum unlike any other – is located in Northwest Indiana, about…
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Human skull discovered by excavating crew at BP Whiting Refinery
A human skull was found by an excavating crew late Wednesday night at Northwest Indiana’s BP Whiting Refinery, according to police. At around 9:45 p.m., officers were called to the refinery regarding the discovery of human remains, according to police in East Chicago, where a portion of the plant is located. Officers were escorted by security personnel through Gate 15…
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Indiana state trooper seizes cocaine hidden in onions
Two people have been charged after a semi-truck carrying over 180 lbs. of cocaine concealed with a shipment of onions was stopped in Indiana by police, authorities said.
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2 charged after semitruck carrying 184 lbs. of cocaine hidden with onions stopped in Indiana
Two people have been charged after a semitruck carrying over 180 lbs. of cocaine concealed with a shipment of onions was stopped in Indiana by police, authorities said.
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Driver crashes after being shot on Interstate 80/94 in Northwest Indiana
A driver was shot while traveling on Interstate 80/94 in Lake County on Saturday evening, causing him to crash into a median barrier, authorities said. The crash occurred at around 5:15 p.m. on the interstate near Burr Street in Gary. According to Indiana State Police, the driver of a 2009 Ford Escape was struck by gunfire and as a result…
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Suspect injured after slamming into car head-on during Indiana Toll Road pursuit
A Waukegan man was seriously injured on Friday afternoon after crashing into a family’s vehicle head-on while fleeing police along the Indiana Toll Road, authorities said. At around 2:10 p.m., deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department started pursuing the driver of a sedan for multiple traffic violations, sheriff’s officials said in a news release. The pursuit started in...
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Sky 5: Suspect injured after head-on crash during Indiana Toll Road pursuit
A Waukegan man was seriously injured on Friday afternoon after crashing into a family’s vehicle head-on while fleeing police along the Indiana Toll Road, authorities said. Mike Lorber was over the scene in Sky 5.
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Gov. Holcomb deploying members of the Indiana National Guard to US-Mexico border
Members of the Indiana National Guard will be deployed to Texas, where they will assist with Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, Indiana officials announced Friday. In a news release, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said 50 guardsmen will be sent to the southern border and provide assistance to the Texas National Guard. The soldiers will begin...
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Sky 5: Power outage sparks emergency response, evacuations at Whiting BP refinery
A BP oil refinery in northwest Indiana is being shut down after a suspected power outage sparked an emergency response and evacuation Thursday.
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Power outage sparks emergency response, evacuations at Whiting BP refinery
A BP oil refinery in northwest Indiana is being shut down after a suspected power outage sparked an emergency response and evacuation Thursday.
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Indiana lawmaker shows holstered gun to students who were advocating for gun control
A video taken by a high school student shows Indiana state Rep. Jim Lucas flash a holstered gun to students who were visiting the statehouse to talk to lawmakers about gun control. Five students from Burris Laboratory School were at the Capitol as part of a day of advocacy with Students Demand Action and other gun control proponents, one of...
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Officer rescues two dogs trapped in icy reservoir in Fort Wayne
Indiana officer successfully rescues two black labs trapped in the icy waters of Reservoir Park in Fort Wayne. The dogs were later handed over to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control for potential reunification with their owner or adoption.
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Bodycam footage: Circus animals rescued from burning semi-truck in Indiana
Circus animals were rescued from a blazing semi-truck in Marion, Indiana.
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Circus animals rescued after truck catches fire
A truck hauling zebras and camels for a series of weekend circus performances caught fire early Saturday on a northeastern Indiana highway, prompting a police rescue of the animals.