The infamous one-lane railroad underpass along Samuelson Road claimed another vehicle victim Thursday. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Community Hospital in Munster became the first in Indiana to perform a surgical procedure with the Sapien M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

IHSAA sectional football play gets underway on Friday. The Times has you prepared with a comprehensive preview of every game involving a Region team Friday night. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

A 28-year-old local man was sentenced to 110 years behind bars for murdering two people two years ago in what police described as a domestic abuse and jealousy case. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

After six sectional championships, Northwest Indiana volleyball teams have their sights set on regional hardware. Here's a breakdown of every matchup. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Stories from Northwest Indiana include a Hammond officer, U.S. Steel and a fatal crash. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The future of Region girls basketball is bright. Meet 16 sophomores who are already making their mark on the hardwood. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The Bears never trailed New England Thursday night, but the Patriots pushed Chicago to the brink. With the victory, the Bears are 5-2 on the season. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Police say a 52-year-old New Chicago man led police on a pursuit Thursday afternoon after failing to obey a traffic stop, driving on railroad tracks and hiding in a marsh. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Follow along with The Times as the Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, live from Soldier Field. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The school with the smallest enrollment in last weekend's 14-team Rensselaer Central cross country sectional made some pretty big history for itself. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

One twin returned a kickoff and a fumble for touchdowns. The other stepped in at quarterback. Together, they kept River Forest's rivalry streak alive. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles Portage branch announced Thursday it will remain at its temporary location at the Portage Public Library through Saturday following recent water damage to its building. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

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The death of two Indiana women found in a vehicle submerged in a river just over the border in Michigan has been ruled an accident, police say. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Crown Point has become the third police department in the area to mourn the loss of a K-9 officer. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The Indiana Department of Education announced chronic absentee rates at schools across the state, saying rates went down for the fourth year in a row. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Hopes to save the iconic nine-story bell tower of the Gothic cathedral-like City Methodist Church have faded. The entire architectural landmark in Gary will be demolished. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

A crash early Thursday closed the exit ramp of westbound Interstate 80 to Cline Avenue, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Officers with the LaPorte County Sheriff's Department were on scene early Thursday of a fatal crash in the 2300 E. block of U.S. 20 in Kankakee Township. ➡️ Find link to story in bio