Governor Pence Praises Healthy Indiana Plan as “Proven Model for Medicaid Reform” INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Mike Pence announced today that the State has received approval from the federal government to use an updated version of the consumer-driven Healthy Indiana Plan known as HIP 2.0 instead of Medicaid to offer access to quality health care to 350,000 uninsured […]

Mayors and Police Chiefs Issue Report, Calling for Outside Investigators For Police-Involved Shootings Washington, D.C. – Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, the nation’s mayors today released their recommendations on improving community policing, following a four-month review ofpolicies and best practices nationwide. The recommendations were unveiled by […]

Back row (l-r) Commander Kerry Rice, Police Chief Larry McKinley, Lucia M. Clausen, Gary Housing Authority Chair, Charlton Baker, Executive Director of Gary Housing Authority.  Front Row (l-r) Antonio Riley, HUD Regional Director Region 5, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Carolyn Saxton, Executive Director of the Legacy Foundation, Kelly Anoe, Director of Grants, Legacy Foundation, Dr. Marlon […]

(Gary, IND.) – The City of Gary will participate in National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Friday, January 9, 2015 in partnership with the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), C.O.P.S. and law enforcement associations across the country. “We know that our Gary police officers place their lives on the line every day for us,” said Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. […]

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Yesterday, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined a host of elected officials, civil rights activists and faith leaders at the White House to meet with President Obama to discuss how to improve relationships between citizens and law enforcement. After participating in the discussion, she issued the following statement:   “Yesterday, I was humbled to […]

GARY, IND. – Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson today announced the City of Gary has accepted President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge. The President launched My Brother’s Keeper to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and to help ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. “Meeting […]

In an effort to keep residents informed of the safety measures being taken, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Police Chief Larry McKinley hosted a press conference Oct. 21 at 5:00p.m. at Gary City. The following topics will be discussed: Gary Police Department Public safety measures, abandon structure clearance by Police teams today/tomorrow and other next steps,Demolition […]

Mayor to dedicate upcoming GLOW Run/Walk for Domestic Violence to 7 victims Weeks ago, the City of Gary announced plans for an Oct. 22nd GLOW Run/Walk 5k in remembrance of victims of Domestic Violence. In light of recent events, Mayor Freeman-Wilson has decided to dedicate the Run/Walk to the memory of the 7 victims and […]

Abandoned Buildings Searched by Dogs to Clear for Board-up and Demolition   Gary, IND. –  While Lake County law enforcement officials make preparations for a court appearance some time tomorrow by accused serial killer Darren Deon Vann, the Gary Police Department continues to escalate its investigation of the locations where the six bodies were found in […]

Mayor Speaks to Removal of Abandoned Buildings; Assures Residents of Gary’s Focus SEE MAYOR’S MESSAGE TO GARY RESIDENTS HERE: Gary, IND. – Earlier today, charges were filed by Hammond, Ind. police against 43-year-old Gary resident Darren Deon Vann for the murder of Afrika Hardy as well murder in the perpetration of a robbery and robbery […]