"It's the taxpayers' money," said Lake County Council President Christine Cid, D-East Chicago. "And we felt that he owed it back to the taxpayers." ...

The Back-to-School Fest at RailCats Stadium Saturday features free haircuts, immunizations, school supplies, food, student resources, activities and other goodies.

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates giant wooden trolls from recycled materials to promote environmental awareness.

Discover the benefits of nature for children's mental health with Connect IN Nature, a statewide initiative in Indiana.

New SAT results showed more Hoosier students meeting college-readiness benchmarks in reading, but overall scores remain low — especially in math.

SkyLake, a 126-acre nature-based theme park in Sheridan, begins construction, aiming to attract 500,000 visitors annually and create 250-300 jobs.

Law enforcement along the Indiana-Kentucky border arrested a woman driving an ice cream truck for drug possession after she was pulled over for speeding, authorities said.

After a couple of days of cooler temperatures and mostly overcast skies in the Chicago area, humidity and likely thunderstorms are returning to the region to start the weekend.

Everyone aged 11-and-older are invited to the Prairie Woods Nature Center for a Hunter Education Classroom Course Tuesday, August 12th, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants must stay for the ...

'Wild in Seattle' proves that the wonders of nature can be found anywhere - New Day NW To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app.

The Dyrt released a list of the 10 best places to camp in the Midwest. F.W. Kent Park Campground, located in Johnson County, was Iowa's only winner.

If You Didn’t Know About These 8 Swimming Holes in Indiana, They’re a Must Visit Discover eight underrated swimming holes in Indiana perfect for cooling off during the summer.