Porter County

Authorities say three people have died after a traffic collision near the border of Lake and Porter counties

The family of a northwest Indiana girl who went missing along with a teen boy late last month has released a statement after a 17-year-old was charged with murder in the case. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder Monday in connection with the disappearance of two teens from northwest Indiana, prosecutors said. Lisa Chavarria reports.

A former northwestern Indiana school bus driver who authorities say allowed children as young as 11 years old drive a bus has been sentenced to probation.

More than 1,000 acres of the Indiana Dunes National Park will soon be going up in flames during prescribed burns at Indiana’s only national park.

If you enjoy winter weather, a new ice castle in Lake Geneva is now open! NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has a preview of the incredible new installation. 

Much of the Chicago area can expect widespread showers and slow-moving thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon into the evening before temperatures drop and winds pick up at night.

Pete Sack has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area. 

The family of a northwest Indiana girl who went missing along with a teen boy late last month has released a statement after a 17-year-old was charged with murder in the case.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder Monday in connection with the disappearance of two teens from northwest Indiana, prosecutors said.

A suspect in connection to the ongoing investigation regarding two missing teens in Indiana will face murder charges in connection with the case, authorities confirmed Sunday.

A suspect in connection to the ongoing investigation regarding two missing teens in Indiana will face murder charges in connection with the case, authorities confirmed Sunday. Trina Orlando reports.

Police uncovered a massive marijuana stash and nearly $43,000 in cash during searches of two homes Thursday in northwest Indiana.

Joe Takacs opened his Indiana vehicle registration notice in October and said he was surprised to see a fee increase for his hybrid car. “It makes me mad,” Takacs said. “I’m paying more money because I’m trying not only to save some money, but I’m trying to help the environment.”

Hybrid vehicle owners in Illinois could soon be paying more to drive their cars, because a key source of highway funding is drying up. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports. 

Several kids, including an 11-year-old, drove an Indiana school bus at the behest of its adult driver—who now faces charges. Ash-har Quraishi reports.

Several kids, including an 11-year-old, drove an Indiana school bus at the behest of its adult driver—who now faces charges, the Northwest Indiana Times reports.