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Large Fire Engulfs Factory in Michigan City, Indiana: Authorities
Firefighters were continuing to extinguish hot spots Saturday evening at a Michigan City, Indiana, factory, where a large fire occurred hours earlier. The fire was reported at about 2 p.m. at a factory in the area of Russel and Kentucky streets, according to the Michigan City Fire Department. About an hour after the initial call, the nearby Trail Creek Police…
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Person Shot at Michigan City Beach on Memorial Day
Police in Michigan City, Indiana, are investigating after one person was seriously injured in a Memorial Day shooting at Washington Park Beach along Lake Michigan, according to authorities.
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Man Injured in Encounter With Michigan City Police
Police released body camera footage Thursday showing an encounter that led to a man being hospitalized with serious injuries. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Man Injured in Controversial Encounter With Michigan City Police, Body Camera Video Released
Body camera footage was released Thursday showing a controversial police encounter in Michigan City, Indiana, which led to a man’s hospitalization for serious injuries he sustained as a result of being tased, according to his attorney.
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Michigan City Police Face Scrutiny After Encounter Leaves Man Badly Injured
A northwest Indiana family says that an encounter with police left their son badly injured, and while they say it was excessive force, authorities deny any wrongdoing. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has more.
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Indiana Man Allegedly Killed Roommate With Windshield Fluid
The man told officers he thought his roommate was disrespectful toward him and he devised a plan, according to court records.
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NW Indiana Man Drowns While Rescuing Woman in Lake Michigan
A northwestern Indiana man drowned in Lake Michigan after rescuing his girlfriend, conservation officers said Monday.
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Indiana Man Drowns After Rescuing Girlfriend From Lake Michigan
A northwestern Indiana man drowned in Lake Michigan after rescuing his girlfriend, conservation officers said Monday.
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High Winds Create Risk For Swimmers in Lake Michigan
Experts say even strong swimmers should be cautious when currents are rough in Lake Michigan, and if water safety rules are followed, drownings can be prevented. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.
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Michigan City Mayor Under Fire for Racially-Charged Voicemail Remarks
NBC 5’s Alex Maragos has the story tonight of Michigan City’s mayor, who is under fire after he made racially-charged remarks in a voice mail message.
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16-Year-Old Indiana Girl Dies While Swimming in Lake Michigan
The body of a 16-year-old girl has been recovered from the Indiana waters of Lake Michigan after she was reported missing while swimming with family, authorities said. The New Haven, Indiana, girl’s body was recovered was recovered near the Michigan City lighthouse pier by members of the Michigan City Fire Department about 50 minutes after she was reported missing about…
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Michigan City Mayor Orders Beaches to Close Amid Pandemic
Michigan City beaches as well as Washington Park will be shutdown beginning Friday night through late next week in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to a statement from the mayor’s office. On Thursday, Mayor Duane Perry issued an executive order calling for the closures to begin at midnight on Friday and expire at 11:59...
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Northwest Indiana Hospital to Offer Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing
Franciscan Health Michigan City will begin offering drive-thru coronavirus testing later this week, according to a news release from the hospital. Hospitals across the country, including in suburban Barrington, have introduced drive-thru testing to treat patients while also helping prevent the spread of infection. Outpatient testing will be offered at the Michigan City hospital from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m….
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1 Killed After Car Collides With Disabled Semi Truck in NW Indiana: Police
Indiana officials were investigating a fatal crash involving a semi truck reported on Interstate 94 Wednesday afternoon. At around 1:52 p.m. Wednesday, a black Chevy Blazer struck a 1999 Kenworth semi truck from behind, which pulled off onto the right shoulder, disabled, going westbound on I-94, three miles east of Michigan City near exit 34, Indiana State Police said. ISP…
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Indiana to Get More Baby Boxes For Abandoned Newborns
Indiana is adding more baby boxes that allow people to anonymously leave newborns in hospitals and firehouses, various officials said. Crown Point added one box last week at a firehouse after an anonymous donation, the Post-Tribune reported.
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Mayor of Michigan City, Indiana, Charged With Multiple Felonies
The mayor of Michigan City, Indiana, city has been charged with several crimes including five felony counts of intimidation, two counts of false informing and felony misconduct, according to court records.
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Over 4,600 Pets Adopted in Chicago-Area ‘Clear the Shelters'
Over 4,600 pets were adopted at Chicago-area animal shelters since late July as part of NBC and Telemundo’s Clear the Shelters initiative, and more than 1,600 were adopted on Saturday alone.
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Wednesday Brings Grim Reminder of Chicago's Worst Tragedy
Wednesday marks the 104th anniversary of the worst tragedy in the city’s history. On July 24, 1915, 844 people died aboard the S.S. Eastland, when it capsized in the Chicago River.
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Close Call Caught on Cam on Lake Michigan After Toddler on Inflatable Duck Carried Away by Wind
A toddler was at the center of a close call on Lake Michigan this week after a mother lost hold of an inflatable duck with the young boy on it and the floatie was quickly carried away by the wind.
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‘Dangerous' Inmate Caught After Escape From Indiana State Prison: Police
A “dangerous” inmate who escaped the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City this week has been captured, according to authorities.