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South Shore eyes fare hike and service cuts
With fewer riders, less revenue and higher operating costs anticipated in 2010, the South Shore commuter line will be looking at a fare hike and possible service reduction in next year's third quarter.
Train parts stolen from Hesston Steam Museum
Train whistles and a brass bell were recently taken from antique locomotives at the Hesston Steam Museum.
Although state health officials report an increase in the number of confirmed H1N1 influenza-related deaths through the end of last week, they believe the flu pandemic appears to be waning.
17-year-old found dead in Michigan City jail cell
A 17-year-old boy was found hanging just before 6 p.m Wednesday in a jail cell at the Michigan City Police Department.
Meth lab bust a first for LaPorte
A weekend meth lab bust in LaPorte was the first for the city. That's according to La Porte Metro Operations coordinator Tim Shortt, who said the discovery inside a home on Brighton Street indicates that the use of meth is becoming even more widespread.
Man seeks new trial due to alleged jury tampering
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether a LaPorte County man should get a new murder trial because a judge didn't investigate allegations of jury tampering.
Report: 2 dead from H1N1 virus last week in LaPorte County
LaPorte County Public Health Department officials reported two people died from the H1N1 virus last week.
'Incident' may have caused hunter to fall
A Valparaiso hunter evacuated by University of Chicago helicopter after he fell from his deer stand at the opening of firearms season Saturday may have first suffered a "medical incident," according to DNR law enforcement reports.
A 45-year-old woman died on the Indiana Toll Road Sunday around 2 a.m. after a crash at mile marker 48.3 in LaPorte County.
Visitor to state prison charged with trafficking
A visitor to the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City was arrested on a charge of trafficking after she attempted to smuggle a cellular telephone to an inmate, the Indiana Department of Correction said.
Woman Killed at Northern Indiana Bus Stop in Murder-Suicide
Police say a man fatally shot his ex-girlfriend in front of their two children as they waited for a school bus in northern Indiana.
Police identify LaPorte Co. victim and suspect in murder/suicide
Two Michigan City children lost both their parents Tuesday in a horrific murder-suicide. What's worse, the kids witnessed their mother's murder as they waited for their school bus with her at the intersection of 425 West and 1000 North in northern LaPorte County Tuesday morning.
2 dead in LaPorte County murder-suicide
LaPorte County coroner John Sullivan tells WSBT two people were shot outside a home in an apparent murder-suicide Tuesday morning.
Woman dies in Toll Road crash in LaPorte County, driver cited
A woman was killed Sunday when the van in which she was riding rolled over on the Indiana Toll Road in LaPorte County, the Indiana State Police said.
Toll Road accident leaves one dead, several injured
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a rollover accident on the toll road.
Lack of seat belt blamed for South Bend man's death
Had a South Bend man been wearing his seat belt, authorities believe he would have survived a collision with a dump truck.
LaPorte County may cut work force, reduce hours
LaPorte County is looking at cuts in work force and possible reductions in man hours to try to save money.
Leaf burning: what's legal, what's not
For some, it's the most unpleasant part of the fall season. It's likely you've noticed some huge plumes of smoke the last few days, as people burn off their leaves.
When I was in first-grade, I was learning to read the 12 words associated with "Dick & Jane." Now, my first-grade granddaughter is reading the National Geographic to me.
The 2009 Old Fort Cluster Dog Show wrapped up Sunday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.
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