Cozey Weatherspoon

Plans are moving ahead to bring a mobile mental health response initiative to Gary. Under the proposal, a clinician would be available to respond to mental health crises 24 hours a day, without necessarily involving police.

Gary leaders are planning their response to the city's gun violence. A gas station, nightclub, high school graduation ceremony and a 4th of July block party have all been scenes of shootings in recent months.

As Gary residents continue to push back against proposed industrial developments — and the possible environmental impacts — one city council member wants to know what kind of development they would like to see.