Prosecutors seek life without parole in Portside Pub shooting Prosecutors filed documents Wednesday requesting life without parole against Caprice Cashaw, 32, who is charged in the 2025 deaths of Lorraine Reyna, 59, and Paul Olivares, 25.

Prosecutors filed documents Wednesday requesting life without parole against Caprice Cashaw, 32, who is charged in the 2025 deaths of Lorraine Reyna, 59, and Paul Olivares, 25.

VIDEO: Firefighters battle condo fire in Lakes of the Four Seasons Firefighters work to tame the blaze Monday, April 23, 2026, at a condo on Spinnaker Lane in Lakes of the Four Seasons. Provided { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Lakes

Firefighters work to tame the blaze Monday, April 23, 2026, at a condo on Spinnaker Lane in Lakes of the Four Seasons. Provided { "@context": "schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Lakes

Parents allege their 14-year-old special needs child was restrained at Willowcreek Middle School The parents say a school resource officer once manhandled their student during class.

The parents say a school resource officer once manhandled their student during class.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet, accused of abusing power Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position.

UPDATE: No reported injuries after fire breaks out in Lakes of the Four Seasons condo building A condo building on Spinnaker Lane was engulfed in flames Monday afternoon, according to the sheriff and a witness who watched the fire start from a nearby park.

A condo building on Spinnaker Lane was engulfed in flames Monday afternoon, according to the sheriff and a witness who watched the fire start from a nearby park.

Edwardo's Natural Pizza closes in Munster Edwardo's Natural Pizza in Munster, a longtime purveyor of Chicago-style pizza in the Region, is closed.

Edwardo's Natural Pizza in Munster, a longtime purveyor of Chicago-style pizza in the Region, is closed.

Region man charged with murder shot roommate 12 times Matthew Sadowski, 42, was shot 12 times. Investigators found 25 spent shell casings near his body, indicating 25 shots were fired, according to court documents.

Matthew Sadowski, 42, was shot 12 times. Investigators found 25 spent shell casings near his body, indicating 25 shots were fired, according to court documents.

New Chicago-style tavern-cut pizza place opens in Region MizFitz Pizza is now serving Chicago-style tavern-cut pizza in downtown Medaryville.

MizFitz Pizza is now serving Chicago-style tavern-cut pizza in downtown Medaryville.

Indiana partners with Eli Lilly to explore nuclear power possibilities "I'm proud to enter into this partnership with Lilly to explore how we can collaborate on making Indiana the nation’s nuclear energy leader," said Gov. Mike Braun.

"I'm proud to enter into this partnership with Lilly to explore how we can collaborate on making Indiana the nation’s nuclear energy leader," said Gov. Mike Braun.

Portion of U.S. 30 in Dyer to close next week The highway will be closed at the crossing for approximately six days.

The highway will be closed at the crossing for approximately six days.

Portage police release photo of suspect sought in $1,300 theft Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a person in the wake of a recent $1,300 theft.

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a person in the wake of a recent $1,300 theft.

Dispensaries continue to open just across the state line in New Buffalo One dispensary owner described New Buffalo Township as "'the mecca of marijuana in the United States." A resident called it "the cannabis capital of the world."

One dispensary owner described New Buffalo Township as "'the mecca of marijuana in the United States." A resident called it "the cannabis capital of the world."

USW says safety a major concern in negotiations with BP, given regular leaks and fires at Whiting Refinery "For us, it's a weekly occurrence that we have a leak or a fire," the union leader said. "You don't hear about it because our people spring into action and

"For us, it's a weekly occurrence that we have a leak or a fire," the union leader said. "You don't hear about it because our people spring into action and

Biker ends 120-mph pursuit because he didn't want to get hurt, Porter County cops say Motorcyclist allegedly led Porter County police on a high-speed chase Friday night.

Motorcyclist allegedly led Porter County police on a high-speed chase Friday night.

Appellate court reinstates Indiana ban on student IDs as voter ID Indiana college students will not be permitted to use their state university identification card for voter ID purposes at the May 5 primary election.

Indiana college students will not be permitted to use their state university identification card for voter ID purposes at the May 5 primary election.

Region firefighters battle early morning barn fire Monday morning fire consumes Region barn.

Monday morning fire consumes Region barn.

5 things to know about dispute over Valpo school appearance by Lt. Gov. Beckwith An appearance Friday at Valparaiso High School has turned into row between some local parents/school officials and Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith.

An appearance Friday at Valparaiso High School has turned into row between some local parents/school officials and Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith.

Get Healthy: Exercising for weight management gaining in favor It probably didn’t take a declaration from the American College of Sports Medicine for most people to acknowledge exercise for weight management as an official trend for 2026.

It probably didn’t take a declaration from the American College of Sports Medicine for most people to acknowledge exercise for weight management as an official trend for 2026.

What's That Building? Gary razes former senior social club and movie palace Gary has torn down another notable building on Broadway that sat vacant for many years.

Gary has torn down another notable building on Broadway that sat vacant for many years.

Crown Point man identified as passenger killed in alleged OWI crash A Region man was identified as the passenger killed in an alleged drunken driving crash Friday along Interstate 65.

A Region man was identified as the passenger killed in an alleged drunken driving crash Friday along Interstate 65.

Dunes Succession Trail boardwalk to be replaced at Indiana Dunes National Park The Indiana Dunes National Park will replace the dunes Succession Trail boardwalk at West Beach this fall, Superintendent Jason Taylor said.

The Indiana Dunes National Park will replace the dunes Succession Trail boardwalk at West Beach this fall, Superintendent Jason Taylor said.

Freeze Warning until MON 9:00 AM CDT Freeze Warning in Effect Until 9 AM CDT / 10 AM EDT This Morning

Freeze Warning in Effect Until 9 AM CDT / 10 AM EDT This Morning

After chase, Hobart police K-9 apprehends fleeing shoplifter with warrant in Illinois A Hobart K-9 is being credited with apprehending a shoplifting suspect who fled police in his vehicle. The 34-year-old has an active arrest warrant in nearby Cook County.

A Hobart K-9 is being credited with apprehending a shoplifting suspect who fled police in his vehicle. The 34-year-old has an active arrest warrant in nearby Cook County.

Region walkers stumble upon body in 'advanced decomposition' The Lake County Homicide Unit is investigating after nature walkers discovered the decomposed body of a man in Gary on Saturday.

The Lake County Homicide Unit is investigating after nature walkers discovered the decomposed body of a man in Gary on Saturday.

St. John kicks off Heartland Park expansion that will add amphitheater, splash pad St. John broke ground on its expansion of Heartland Park, kicking off a project that will add an amphitheater, "destination" splash pad and more in the coming years.

St. John broke ground on its expansion of Heartland Park, kicking off a project that will add an amphitheater, "destination" splash pad and more in the coming years.

State journalism awards recognize The Times of Northwest Indiana staff The Times of Northwest Indiana was recognized with four statewide awards. Here’s what judges highlighted.

The Times of Northwest Indiana was recognized with four statewide awards. Here’s what judges highlighted.

4 asparagus recipes that bring bright, seasonal flavor Here are a few asparagus recipes that go above and beyond standard expectations and make the most of the fleeting asparagus season.

Here are a few asparagus recipes that go above and beyond standard expectations and make the most of the fleeting asparagus season.

Iran rebuffs Trump announcement of new peace talks, state news agency reports Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.

Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes in the city of Shreveport early Sunday.

Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes in the city of Shreveport early Sunday.

Business Ins and Outs: Edwardo's closes; Great American Bagel Company, House of Garlic, MizFitz Pizza and Tossed & Found opening Business Ins and Outs: Edwardo's closes; Great American Bagel Company, House of Garlic, MizFitz Pizza and Tossed & Found opening

Business Ins and Outs: Edwardo's closes; Great American Bagel Company, House of Garlic, MizFitz Pizza and Tossed & Found opening