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Spotlight 219: 4/2/26
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Spotlight 219: 4/2/26

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WATCH | Authorities give update after Indiana State Police trooper shot near Michigan City
WATCH | Authorities give update after Indiana State Police trooper shot near Michigan City
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Homeowners upset about development along the Cedar Lake lakeshore
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This episode of Spotlight 219, proudly sponsored by Horseshoe Casino Hammond, is one you don’t want to miss! We sat down with Carl Kurek, Director of Development at the MAAC Foundation, to talk about the incredible work happening at MAAC and how it continues to impact our community in meaningful ways. Carl also shared details about a special run he’s taking on this weekend — all to support the Humane Society of Hobart 🐾❤️ If you’re looking for ways to give back, get involved, or simply stay connected to what’s happening in the Region, this episode is for you. To help Carl raise money for the Humane Society of Hobart go to: Givebutter.com/CrazyLegs Spotlight 219 is presented by The Times Media Company and Local 219. We explore what is happening around Northwest Indiana.

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Boat collides with a railroad bridge at the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal

Boat collides with a railroad bridge at the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal

A tugboat collided with a rail bridge over the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal in a maritime accident in East Chicago on Tuesday.

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Man sentenced to 17 years in prison for son's reckless homicide, jail assault

"You had a gun. You're a felon," a judge said at his sentencing hearing Thursday. "Your son is 17. He gets in the car with an AR-15 half his size."

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Region man not guilty of molesting teen he babysat

Antonio Burton, 37, was acquitted by a jury Wednesday of molesting a girl he babysat more than five years before she went to police with her accusations. 

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