The mayor is considering tapping development funds, but a council member warns that approach may become harder to sustain under a new state law.

First elected in 1999, Brown helped shape Gary’s finances and championed the Tolleston YMCA campus in the district she represented.

Area voters have 30 days and multiple locations to cast their ballots prior to Election Day.

Find dates, times, and locations for Gary’s October public meetings — and join Capital B at the meetings we’re covering. We’d love to hear what’s on your mind.

We’ve found a local organization giving away food nearly every weekday this month.

The 91,000-square-foot facility opened Monday in Tolleston. Capital B toured the campus to see what Gary residents are getting.

The utility, its workers’ union and Gary residents offered competing explanations for why restoring power took weeks.

Indiana authorities are demanding details about NIPSCO’s storm preparation, how it decided whose power to restore first, and more.

The new tower is part of a larger bet on the airport’s future and what its continued expansion could mean for Gary.

With voters confused about changing rules and registration, election protection groups are preparing to monitor polls and assist residents.

Last month's storm tested the resilience of the community so now they’re planning ahead.

Thousands of eligible voters could face additional citizenship checks before November. Learn how to check your registration and respond if you are flagged.

Melton says his moratorium will give the city time to understand the potential impact the centers could have on the region.

Ballots will start going out Saturday. Many local election officials are breathing a sigh of relief.

The 55-acre expansion will allow the airport to handle more air freight while supporting regional economic growth.

Local organizations are offering free groceries, hot meals, and storm relief throughout the region.

The community bonds that carried Gary through the blackout could also shape its recovery, but what happens when the next storm hits?

The 91,000-square-foot facility will open this month in the city’s Tolleston neighborhood.

Gary residents affected by the powerful Aug. 11 storm that knocked out power in much of the region for roughly weeks may soon get the help they need. Shortly after speaking this week with Gary Mayor E...

Residents describe weeks without power in the summer heat, while Braun orders an investigation and a faith leader decries “corporate greed.”

A top executive addressed restoration delays as nearly 25,000 customers in the city still remain without power.

Several community groups in and around Gary are offering assistance in the wake of last week’s devastating storm.

After most of the city lost power, residents stepped in to fill gaps the official response couldn’t reach fast enough.

More than 80% of the roughly 36,000 customers in the city who lost power during last week’s storm have yet to regain service.

Hurricane-force winds damaged homes and knocked out power across the region, making basic necessities harder to find.

Statee and federal elegibility changes to assistance programs have forced many to seek additional support.

The two-story building will double the shelter’s capacity to 50 beds and expand services for men experiencing homelessness.

The lessons Chuck Hughes learned in the forgotten neighborhood and at Roosevelt High shaped the leader he would become.

The dismissal extends a losing streak for the Justice Department, whose push for sensitive voter records has now failed in 19 states.

Notable items this month are development projects and the beginning of budget season.

The new rules take effect in January, but many Hoosiers will need to begin preparing this fall.

The symbolic votes adds Gary to a growing list of cities calling for expanded healthcare coverage and signals support for Gary Work’s future.

The summer event sparked nostalgia for many who remember skating’s significance in the city.

With alleys too damaged for trucks to pass, Gary is asking a third of residents to move their trash to the curb.

Teaching martial arts allowed him to introduce thousands of students to lessons that extended far beyond the dojo.

The city says the property is needed for redevelopment. Its owners say they're being asked to sacrifice generations of Black history.

Food pantries, churches and community groups are distributing free groceries throughout the region this month.

The group's Chicago chapter, an ally to Gary’s Black aviation history, says it's important to preserve the service members’ legacy.

The story of Black Gary is also the story of families who turned steel paychecks into homes, pensions, and new opportunities for their children.

Without investments in new technology at Gary Works, some in the community fear the city could be left behind.

People receiving public assistance could face new hardships, while local resources are stretched.

This year's events include festivals, music, and family fun.

SEED is providing skills and opportunities that give small-business owners in the region a chance to succeed.

Here's when and where Gary residents can attend public meetings in June.

As summer begins, June brings another month of Northwest Indiana organizations working to provide relief from rising food costs and food insecurity.  In Indiana, almost 10% of families and individuals...

At a town hall, the community raised questions about pollution and the future of Gary Works.

The iconic Koney King continues to deliver nostalgia for generations of residents.

City Life Center of Northwest Indiana is trying to keep its after-school programs running for children across Northwest Indiana.

A city-by-city analysis shows voter turnout gaps across the area.

Hip-hop and classical music collided Saturday night at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.