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Region Physician Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

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A 59 year old physician with offices in Chicago and Michigan City was indicted on federal charges of health care fraud and making false medical claims last week. According to the Times, the charges against Paul Madison are linked to his Chicago practice, and a 67 year old nurse at the Chicago practice has also been indicted. Published reports say, between 2005 and 2009, Madison allegedly caused more than three-point-five million dollars in bills to be submitted for medical services not provided...

2 Armed Robbery Suspects Apprehended in Highland

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Two 20 year old Chicago men are in custody after leading multiple agencies on a foot-chase through portions of Highland last night, stemming from an armed robbery incident in Burnham, Illinois. Highland Police say the suspects were reportedly being pursued by the robbery victim, who fired shots at the victim, until their vehicle, which had been reported as stolen, crashed in Highland. Authorities, with the assistance of a K-9, tracked the two suspects to a backyard on the 89-hundredth block of...

Authorities Investigating Death of Portage Man

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The Lake County Coroner's Office and Gary Police are investigating the death of a 44 year old Portage man. The Coroner's Office reports an investigative team was dispatched just before 9 this morning to the 11-hundredth block of Benton Street in Gary, where a body identified as that of Norman Klaus was pronounced deceased at 9:45 this morning. Authorities report injuries and the cause of death are pending, and no further information is available at this time.

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Another Multiple Vehicle Crash Near Lafayette

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If you plan on traveling south towards Lafayette or Indianapolis today, you may want to reconsider those plans due to the weather. Indiana State Police are dealing with another multiple vehicle crash, this time though on northbound I-65, on the east side of Lafayette, south of the State Road 25 exit. At last check no injuries were reported, but at least two semi-tractor trailers and six to seven vehicles were reportedly involved, and traffic there is expected to be shutdown for some time. This...

Authorities Investigating E. Chicago Man's Death

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The Lake County Coroners office says a death investigative team from their office was dispatched to the 19-hundred block of Columbus Drive in East Chicago at 6:45 Tuesday night. Police say a 58-year-old man of the same address where they responded was pronounced dead , and manner and cause of death were reported as pending. East Chicago Police are investigating.

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One SB 65 Lane Reopens Near Lafayette

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Photo/Indiana State Police: Master Trooper Chris Hagar assisting Master Trooper Larry Mote with the investigation of this crash.

11:20am Central Time: UPDATE ON I65:

Indiana State Police say one lane of southbound I-65 at mile marker 179 north of Lafayette has opened, but troopers say it will probably take more than two-hours to clear the backup from the multi-vehicle accident that happened about three hours ago. Troopers will be checking the area for anyone stranded or out of gas in the...

SB 65 Remains Shut Down Near Lafayette

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New photo of backup on I-65 south at mile marker 179 (Photo/Indiana State Police)

Indiana State Police are urging people to be safe and stay home as the Blizzard of 2012 crosses the Hoosier state. Southbound I-65 has been closed for hours today after a crash near mile marker 179, north of Lafayette, north of State Road 43.

Units in the area have also responded to numerous other property damage crashes, responding to calls for assistance, checking on vehicles that have slid off the road, and...

Donations Sought for CP Fire Rescue Canine

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[Photo from Crown Point Fire Rescue Canine Unit Facebook page]

The Crown Point Fire Rescue Department is starting a search and rescue canine program, but they need help from the community. Firefighter/paramedic Ryan Cusack says they would like to have a search and rescue canine team ready by the middle of 2013, and they're looking for donations from individuals and businesses to acquire the dog and necessary equipment. Cusack says the specially-trained canine would serve not only Crown Point,...

Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes SB 65 Near WL

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[Photo/Indiana State Police-Lafayette District]

9 am (Central Time) -- Indiana State Police report I-65 southbound near the 179 mile marker in Tippecanoe County north of State Road 43 is closed due to a serious personal injury crash with entrapment. Police are advising motorists on I-65 to exit at the 188 mile marker, go east on State Road (SR) 18 to Brookston, IND. Go south on SR 43 and re-enter I-65 south bound from SR 43.

Troopers say the crash involves six to eight vehicles.

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Winter Storm Moves Across Indy, Indiana

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Here are some images from highway cameras around the Indianapolis area this morning, courtesy Indiana Department of Transportation.

Here's the link to the website: http://pws.trafficwise.org/ipws/ci/#

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Winter Storm Impacts Indiana Travel

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Indiana Department of Homeland Security News Release (Dec 26 2012):
INDIANAPOLIS - With high winds and significant amounts of snow in the forecast for much of Indiana, state officials are warning Hoosiers to prepare now.

Preparations include charging cell phones and other items in case power is interrupted, evaluating whether driving is necessary, taking your time if you decide to drive, and gathering items for your car and home in case they're needed.

State of Indiana agencies, including the...

Gary Gun Buyback This Saturday

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Five churches in Gary will serve as drop-off sites for the city's next Gun Buyback scheduled this Saturday, December 29th, 8am-4pm. City officials announced the drop-off locations are Grace Unity C.O.G.I.C. 3435 West 21st Ave., Beyond 4 Walls Christian Center, 875 South Lake Street, New Beginnings Fellowship Church 4500 Harrison Street, Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1301 West 21st Ave. and Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 1831 Virginia St. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson's office says Wal-Mart Gift...

Indianapolis Bracing for Blizzard

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The National Weather Service says an extreme winter storm will impact holiday travel across a large portion of the Hoosier state, starting tonight. Areas across central and southern Indiana including Indianapolis and Bloomington are anticipating bliizzard conditions. Forecasters say it could be the biggest snow storm to hit Indiana's capital city in four years.

More info here: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=90790&source=0

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Indianapolis Braces for Blizzard

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The National Weather Service says Indianapolis could see its biggest snow storm in nearly four years starting tonight and continuing through the day Wednesday. Blizzard warnings have been issued for many counties, including Marion County, in central Indiana, with other parts of the state also bracing for a major winter storm.

More info: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=90790&source=0

Here's a link to Indiana weather watches and warnings: http://www.indiana105.com...

Lake, LaPorte Counties Get Lake Effect

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INDOT News Release December 25, 2012: LAPORTE – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plow truck drivers are working overtime to ensure holiday travels are as safe as possible. Throughout the winter INDOT winter operations crews are regularly tasked to work through nights, weekends, and holidays and Christmas Day has been no different.

Lake effect snow fell in the LaPorte and Gary areas overnight and more than a dozen plow drivers have been on the roads clearing the way. Current...

Winfield Bank Robbery Suspects in Custody

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A Gary man and a Crown Point woman are in custody at last check and charged with felony robbery regarding Friday's bank robbery of the First Midwest Bank in Winfield. The Lake County Sheriff's Office reports an intensive 72-hour investigation lead to today's arrest of the suspects, 24 year old Michael D. Anderson and 21 year old Rachel Mauger. Authorities report a majority of the money taken in the robbery has been recovered, along with the vehicle used in the crime. The Sheriff's office...

Woman Dies After Tree Falls on Vehicle

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A 36 year old Kingsford Heights woman died Saturday morning after being injured Friday evening when a tree fell on top of the vehicle she was a passenger in. The Times reports Sarah Swisher was in the backseat of the vehicle that was heading north along a heavily wooded area of Indiana 39, south of the LaPorte Municipal Airport, near Luhr County Park, around 6pm, when a tree fell on top of the driver's side roof. Published reports say the other three occupants in the vehicle were later freed...

New Enbridge Pipline Construction Delayed

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Construction on a new 36-inch diameter pipeline from Enbridge Engery LP designed to increase flow capacity between Griffith and Stockbridge, Michigan, along with a new 30-inch diameter pipleline from Stockbridge to eastern Michigan probably will not occur until late spring/early summer. The Times reports permits regarding water quality impacts from the almost two-billion dollar project first need to be approved, which could happen this spring. Published reports say recent Enbridge spills, like...

S Shore Train 18 to Chicago @ 2:24pm 15 min Delay

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Westbound South Shore Train 18 scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 2:24 PM is running 15-20 minutes late due to temporary track conditions.

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Chicago Skyway Toll Increase Starts 1/1/13

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As the new year begins, it will cost more for cars heading from the Region into Illinois via the Chicago Skyway. The Chicago Skyway website says the toll goes up to four-dollars as of January first, from 3-dollars-50-cents now. The seven-point-eight mile privately-operated bridge links the Indiana Toll Road to the Dan Ryan Expressway.

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