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Winter Arrives, Parts of Ind in Drought

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[Graphic Courtesy http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/DM_state.htm?IN,MW ]

It may be Winter, officially as of 5:11 this morning Central Standard Time, the arrival of the Winter Solstice, but the Indiana Farm Bureau says the state continues to feel after-effects of this year's dry spell, and Indiana farmers continue to cope. As of the latest weekly Drought Monitor issued this past Tuesday, parts of the state were still below normal in precipitation – including northern counties, like Lake, Porter and L...

NW Ind Making Snowflakes for Sandy Hook

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A special event is happening in Lake County soon to help those who are suffering in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting tragedy one week ago today. In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, the Connecticut Parent Teacher Student Association has but out a request for kids across the country to make snowflakes to decorate the new school they will be moving into. On January 5th First United Methodist Church of Crown Point is holding a "Snowflakes...

Governor Urges Moment of Reflection

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Indiana Governor's Office News Release: INDIANAPOLIS (December 20, 2012) – At the request of Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Governor Mitch Daniels is urging Hoosiers to pause for a moment of reflection Friday at 9:30 a.m. (local time) to remember the victims of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

Malloy has issued a proclamation declaring Friday as a Day of Mourning in Connecticut. He also sent letters to all other governors inviting them to ask their...

Four Injured in School Bus Crash

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Porter County Sheriff's Police say four people were hurt in a head-on crash involving a school bus loaded with children in the area of 192 N 500 W in Union Township Thursday. Officers say two children, ages 9 and 10, reported neck pain and were taken to a local hospital. Public Information Officer Sgt. Larry LaFlower says the initial investigation indicates that the Union Township School Corporation Bus was southbound on CR 500 W, when a northbound Jeep went left of center and struck the s...

Road Conditions Vary Across Region

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From wet to snowy, road conditions vary across the Region this morning after a winter storm that continues to move across northern Indiana. Very strong winds are expected to continue through this afternoon, with a few gusts to near 60 possible near lakefront areas along Lake Michigan. Lakeshore Flood Warnings are also in effect; forecasters say winds will result in "large and battering waves" of 22 to 27 feet across southern Lake Michigan, with the largest waves locally along the Porter C...

Duneland Schools Address Violence Rumor

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In Chesterton, Duneland School Corporation officials say procedures and protocols regarding school safety measures were reviewed again by administrators and staff members earlier this week, in the aftermath of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. Duneland School officials also say a rumor has surfaced recently that some form of violence was going to occur at a pep rally at Chesterton High School on Friday of this week/today. School and law enforcement officials...

Trailer Fire in Portage

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Multiple fire departments were called out around 5-o'clock this morning – we have unconfirmed reports of a fully involved trailer fire in the 400 block of Bronze Avenue in Portage. No word on if anyone is inside the structure at this hour. No other information was available at this time.

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4 Injured in School Bus/SUV Crash

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Four people were taken to a local hospital after an SUV and school buses crashed this afternoon in Porter County. Union Township Assistant Fire Chief Tim Beach says two children on the bus, along with the bus driver, and the driver of the SUV, were injured in the crash that took place around 3:30 this afternoon at 197 North and County Road 500 West. Beach says a total of 20 children were on the bus at the time of the incident, and after the crash they were housed in a nearby garage due to the...

Homes Sales Up in U.S NW Indiana

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Nwi-dot-com today reports sales figures released by the Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors show single-family existing home sales went up nearly thirty-percent in the Region last month, compared to last year.

ABC News reports sales of existing homes climbed nearly six percent last month, the fastest pace in three years. Nationwide the median price for an existing home was $180,600, up ten percent from a year ago.

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Long Semitrialers Banned on IN Toll RD for 24 hrs

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Due to expected high winds Indiana Toll Road officials have banned all triple trailers and long-double trailers starting at 5pm Central time today. Officials say the ban covers the entire length of the Toll Road and will run for 24 hours, ending at 5pm Central time Friday evening.

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Mayors Voice Support for Stronger Gun Regulations

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Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other Chicago-area mayors, including the mayors of Lynwood and Evanston, in voicing support for stronger gun regulations and encouraging other city leaders to join “Mayors Against Illegal Guns.” During today's press conference, Freeman-Wilson stated, “one substantial step towards addressing this plague is a federal ban on assault weapons.” Freeman-Wilson said in a statement from her office that she is”calling on President Obam...

Recent Home Vehicle Thefts in Porter Co.

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The Porter County Sheriff's Office is once again reminding the public to lock your vehicles, and homes, after a recent rash of thefts. Porter County Sheriff's Department Spokesman Sgt, Larry LaFlower says in the last few weeks there have been seven reported thefts from vehicles in the Aberdeen subdivision in Center Township, and six reported thefts from vehicles in the Lake Eliza area, in Porter Township, along with five residential break-ins. Sgt. LaFlower says residents are advised to keep...

Census Shows Slow Growth for IN from 2011-12

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U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today show Indiana added about 21-thousand residents from 2011 to 2012, the slowest one-year growth rate for the state since 1986, but according to an analysis by the Indiana Business Research Center at IU's Kelley School of Business, the Hoosier state still outpaced its neighbors, being well-ahead of Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. IBRC state demographer Matt Kinghorn says most areas of the country have seen population growth slow since the onset of the Great...

Indiana Travel Advisory Map

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Indiana Department of Homeland SecurityNews Release Dec 20 2012: With the chance of snow and high winds in the forecast for much of the state starting this afternoon into Friday, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging all motorists to check the statewide travel advisory map before venturing onto roadways.

The map is continually updated with travel advisory information as reported by each county. The map is available at http://www...

Ind St Police Offer Winter Driving Tips

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News Release Dec 20 2012: Most counties in northern Indiana are under a winter storm watch or warning issued by the National Weather Service. During the next two days heavy snow fall and high wind speeds are being predicted. This combination can cause visibility to be reduced and road conditions to change quickly. To help Hoosiers prepare for this winter storm the Indiana State Police offers the following tips.

Be prepared:
• Before traveling, check the forecast and let someone know your travel r...

Gov-Elect Pence Names State Police Supt

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News Release Dec 20 2012:

Carmel, IN - Gov.-elect Mike Pence and Lt. Gov.-elect Sue Ellspermann today announced five more appointments to leadership positions within their administration.

Doug Carter, former sheriff of Hamilton County, has been named Superintendent of the Indiana State Police. He retired from the State Police as a trooper in 2002 after 18 years and served two terms as the Hamilton County sheriff. Under his leadership the Hamilton County Sheriff's office earned national...

INDOT Salt Domes Stocked

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INDOT News Release Dec 20 2012:

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is focusing attention on what is likely the first statewide winter storm of the season, and is asking drivers to do the same.

INDOT’s salt domes and barns are stocked and ready, but drivers will need to dust off winter driving habits following last year’s mild winter. Drivers are asked to promote their own safety and that of others by reducing their speed according t...

Video From RV 1 Trip to N Indiana

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RV One ... Governor Mitch Daniels' legendary campaign vehicle … drove into the R-V Hall of Fame in Elkhart yesterday afternoon, where it'll be on display as a donation to the Indiana State Museum. In 2004 alone, Governor Daniels logged tens of thousands of miles on the RV traveling the state. On the final trek, this one straight north on U.S. 31, Daniels was joined by several former staff and volunteers involved in his 2004 campaign. The trip from Indy included...

Adoption Website Investigation Leads to Charges

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A 42-year-old Gary woman has been charged with fifteen felonies and sixteen misdemeanors for allegedly operating unauthorized adoption websites. Indiana State Police say an investigation began in January of last year after authorities received information that Lynn M. Ellis, also known as Lynn Smith, was advertising adoption services online. Police say she ran two websites, Tinkerbell Adoption Referral and The Pregnancy Choices, and individuals throughout the country seeking adoption would pay...

Winter Storm, High Wind Warnings in NW Ind

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With Winter's arrival at our doorstep, Region Stormtracker shows there could be some snow to accompany it... our first real blast of winter weather so far this season. Valparaiso University Meteorology Professor Dr Bart Wolf says it looks like the Region and other parts of the state will get some needed precipitation, but how will be rain and how much will be snow remains to be seen. You can hear more of our interview with Dr. Wolf on the winter storm here at our website: http://www.indiana10...

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