Hammond

Hammond city employees could soon be eligible for a retirement incentive. Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. wants to offer a buyout of one thousand dollars per year of employment to workers in the civil city.

Increasing costs are creating challenges for Hammond's American Rescue Plan projects. Last fall, the city council approved a list of projects totaling almost $39 million. But Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. told council members Monday that costs have gone up by about $9.6 million from those initial estimates.

A lawsuit aiming to change the way judges are selected in some of Indiana's largest counties is gathering support.

Hammond pet shops may soon be prohibited from selling cats and dogs. An ordinance amending the city's pet sale rules was introduced during Monday's city council meeting.

Construction on Hammond's Hohman and Kennedy Avenue projects is scheduled to start this week.

Recent legislation is prompting local governments to opt back into a statewide opioid settlement. Indiana House Bill 1193 was signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb earlier this month. It changes the way money from opioid manufacturers and distributors is funneled to cities, towns and counties.

HAMMOND - The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) on Thursday amended its order requiring Caesars Entertainment, to sell a third casino asset in the state. As…

HAMMOND & WESTVILLE - Purdue University Northwest has updated its COVID-19 guidance for its campuses in Hammond and Westville and now vaccinated…

HAMMOND - Wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of a parasitic flatworm in wild swans from Wolf Lake in Hammond. According to the Indiana…

HAMMOND - The city of Hammond is incentivizing its employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Enrolling in the program is voluntary and results in three days…