Post-Tribune

A Crown Point woman was sentenced to 46 months Thursday for stealing $490,000 from her job for vacations, drugs and plastic surgery.

Jan. 1, 2024 marked the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade televised from Pasadena, California, a fragrant tradition of flower-constructed floats launched in 1890 to usher in the Rose Bowl college football game. Only during the wartime years of World War II and the pause of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic has the annual event ever been interrupted.

Indiana Democrats and some Republicans will once again seek to pass legislation legalizing marijuana during the 2024 legislative session, which begins on Monday.

Martell Flippins’ upcoming murder trial was delayed Friday after defense lawyer Marc Laterzo said a witness had come forward to corroborate “portions” of his alibi.

News and events from local houses of worship

A Hammond woman was charged after allegedly drinking, leaving her kid in a running car parked partially on the road, then “yelling” at the cops.

A Cedar Lake woman is facing felony charges after briefly leaving two babies in her car on May 23 while running into the St. John Target, records show.

A Portage man faces a felony charge after assaulting a teen girl, according to court documents.