Nurse pleads guilty to stealing fentanyl; felonies reduced to single misdemeanor

VALPARAISO — A nurse accused of stealing vials of the synthetic opioid drug fentanyl while working at Porter Regional Hospital pleaded guil… Read more

Porter County News

Valparaiso Kiwanis honors local students planning to join armed forces

VALPARAISO — Forty-six high school students from across the Region were honored recently at for their future service in the armed forces at… Read more

Lake County News

Lake County coroner asks for help finding families of two men

CROWN POINT — The Lake County coroner is asking for help finding the families of two deceased individuals, according to a new release issue… Read more

Lake County News

5 important stories you need to know from the weekend: Father buries son — killed over an Xbox — on Father's Day: 'They took well over half my soul'

Here's a look at the top 5 trending stories on nwi.com from the weekend. Read more

Crime and Courts

'I drive high all the time,' motorist reportedly tells police before pot arrest

PORTAGE — A 22-year-old woman arrested Sunday morning reportedly told police, "I drive high all the time. I don't see what the big deal is.… Read more