Hammond Local Pulse

• Air quality in northern Indiana has worsened to very unhealthy levels from Canadian wildfire smoke, triggering updated alerts for Thursday and...

A weekend shooting in downtown Hammond prompted officials and residents to discuss crime deterrents at Tuesday's City Council meeting, with the city responding via increased police presence, more streetlights, and stricter alcohol enforcement.

Hammond faces an Air Quality Action Day today with ozone in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range.

• Alert details: Monday, July 13 covers...

Public Safety Incidents

• 🔥 Fatal Boat Crash: A person died after a boat from Illinois hit a breakwall and sank near Hammond Marina around 11:34...

A domestic shooting in nearby Munster sent a woman to the hospital with a facial gunshot wound after police responded to the 9,300 block of Chestnut...

Lake County residents gain access to practical local initiatives:

• Free household composting classes offered to Gary residents
• Franciscan Health...

A person died after a boat from Illinois struck a submerged breakwall near the Hammond Marina entrance and sank around 11:34 p.m. Six others were rescued, with the Indiana DNR confirming details and officials continuing their investigation.

Accountability questions arise for local law enforcement after off-duty Cedar Lake officer Alexander Spencer Powell was charged with operating while...

• A person suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in an overnight downtown Hammond shooting around 2:09 a.m. Saturday after officers heard...

• The proposed Hammond stadium is described as a world-class project to generate economic opportunities and link Northwest Indiana with the Chicago...

The Hammond Historical Museum hosts its annual Scottish Festival on July 11, featuring Celtic music, Highland games, and family activities from 9 a.m....

Industrial Growth

• 🔥 Uesco Facility Groundbreaking: Uesco Industries broke ground on its $25M crane manufacturing facility in Hammond, bringing...

Uesco Industries broke ground July 9 on its $25 million crane manufacturing facility in Hammond, promising over 100 new jobs and a major boost to the...

Indiana's gas tax holiday will cost local governments $175 million through October, though the state pledges full reimbursement by November 1.
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A LaPorte woman pleaded guilty to making a false statement when buying the Glock 29 used to kill Chicago police officer John Bartholomew at Swedish...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says the Hammond stadium bid for the Chicago Bears is "in the red zone," signaling the proposal is advancing.

Business Developments

• 🔥 Crane Company HQ Relocation: An Illinois crane company is moving its headquarters to Hammond.

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An Illinois crane company is relocating its headquarters to Hammond, adding to the city's momentum in attracting industrial businesses. This relocation highlights Hammond's appeal for such developments.

Indiana school board candidates can now declare party affiliation on ballots, with half choosing to do so and Republicans dominating those...

The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra launches its free South Shore Summer Music Festival July 17–Aug. 1 across six nearby communities including...