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'Blackout' license plates not optimized for traffic cameras, BMV claims

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The Bureau of Motor Vehicles claims it's a social media myth that Indiana's minimalist solid black license plates with white letters are optimized for traffic cameras.

Game: Can you put the Chicago Bears stadium saga in the right order?

Game: Can you put the Chicago Bears stadium saga in the right order?

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Northwest Indiana Fourth of July guide: Parades, concerts and fireworks

Northwest Indiana Fourth of July guide: Parades, concerts and fireworks

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Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with these upcoming events in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.

Friday’s most-read stories: Steel layoffs, Braun Bears, power outages

Friday’s most-read stories: Steel layoffs, Braun Bears, power outages

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From layoffs to fires and power outages, here are the most-read stories from Friday. 

Cardinals unleash 17-hit attack in romp over Cubs

Cardinals unleash 17-hit attack in romp over Cubs

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Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson each drove in four runs, helping the visiting Cardinals set season highs in both runs and hits during a romp over the Cubs on Friday.

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Flooding in Hammond slows both directions of I-80 traffic

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The flooding occurred on Interstate 80 between U.S. 41 and Kennedy Avenue, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. 

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Over 15K NIPSCO customers out of power due to severe storms

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Around 15,588 NIPSCO customers reported outages Friday afternoon following severe storms.

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Wally's opened the first sports arena-sized travel center in Indiana, but it won't be the last. 

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Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries for July 4

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NEW EPISODE ALERT! This week on Spotlight 219 Sponsored by Horseshoe Casino Hammond, we're celebrating Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary by highlighting all the incredible ways Northwest Indiana is coming together this holiday weekend.🎆 Joining me on this episode are: 🎇 Adam…

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Ask the Expert: Tobacco Cessation – Tips on how to quit smoking, vaping myths, and resources like Quitline!

In this month's episode of Ask the Expert, Jessica Vanderploeg (NorthShore Health Centers' health promotion specialist) is going to discuss tips on how to quit tobacco products including replacement options like nicotine gums, patches, and lozenges. As well as myths about vaping and resources like Quitline, support groups, and how NorthShore can assist you in living a tobacco free life!  

 

 

 

 

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Get Healthy: Long used by athletes, creatine goes to work on symptoms of menopause, other women's issues

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Mule team celebrates 50 years of contribution in Smoky Mountains

At their golden jubilee, the mules got an original song in their honor and a horseshoe-shaped cake of apples, oats, carrots and flaxseed.

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The singer's publicist made the announcement Friday as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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