Indiana auditors: Lake Sheriff improperly used nearly $300K for donations, golf, travel costs

A state audit released Monday accused Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. of improperly using nearly $300,000 for charity or church donations, golf outings and travel costs. In an 83-page report, auditors flagged 221 purchases totaling $265,
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Fleeing suspect vehicle collides with Lake County deputy’s vehicle; 3 injured

A deputy with the Lake County Sheriff's Department is in the hospital after a head-on collision with a suspect vehicle during a police chase.

Lake County candidates jockey to be the first on the ballot

The race to be the first person to throw in their hat in the ring for election season was lost to many before the doors opened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Lake County Deputy Police Chief Ed Jenkins
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Indiana flu activity reaches “Very High” as death tolls rise

State health officials are raising the alarm as Indiana enters the new year facing a severe surge in respiratory illnesses. According to
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