Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter

Helping kids stay safe around firearms is the goal of a new program from the Lake County Prosecutor's Office. The Gun Safety Literacy Program will teach kids in kindergarten through third grade what to do if they find a gun.

Those experiencing a mental health crisis in the Gary area now have a streamlined way to get help.

"There were multiple people there that witnessed this incident, and we are asking the public to respond to this senseless and terrible act," said Gary Police Chief Derrick Cannon.

The death of nine dogs traveling in an overheated box truck last year has resulted in criminal charges.

The city of Gary is considering its next steps, after the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation to end the city's lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers.

An organization helping survivors of rape and domestic violence is planning a major expansion, thanks to federal funding. Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center plans to buy the building where it's rented space for many years in Downtown Highland, renovate it with a new entrance, and then build an addition with four individual living spaces.

Lake County officials are continuing their gun safety efforts with a series of videos. It's part of a gun safety lock initiative begun by Prosecutor Bernard Carter earlier this year.

A newly-launched initiative aims to improve opportunities for young men of color.

Lake County Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter discusses raises gun safety awareness by launching his Gun Safety Lock initiative.

Preventing kids from finding unsecured weapons is the goal of a new initiative being led by the Lake County prosecutor.