Toppled power lines. Caved-in roofs. Lumbering trees crashed into the Earth. And residents left stunned. These were just a few of the images greeting Gary this morning after a tornado whipped through the city Wednesday evening, devastating dozens of homes in the Tolleston neighborhood and leaving thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power. By Thursday […]
Javonte Anderson
Javonte Anderson is the editor of Capital B Gary. You can reach Javonte at javonte.anderson@capitalbnews.org.
Posted inEducation, Partner Content
Indiana Graduation Rates Reach Record High, Including Gains in Gary Schools
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Indiana high school graduation rates for the class of 2024 inched up to a record high of 90.2% and increased across Black, Hispanic, and English language learner students. The latest graduation rates are the highest in a decade, marking a 1.25 […]
Posted inBusiness, Economy
President Biden Blocks U.S. Steel Sale, Raising Questions for Gary’s Future
President Joe Biden on Friday announced his decision to block the $14 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns. The move could have serious implications in Gary, where U.S. Steel’s Gary Works plant remains a key employer and economic anchor and where local leaders had strongly supported the deal […]
Posted inNews
Through Our Lens: The Stories That Shaped Gary in 2024
Photos by Javonte Anderson, Capital B Gary Editor. It’s been a whirlwind year for Gary and the Capital B Gary newsroom. Fortunately, we were here to capture it all. This year, we were inside Gary like no other media organization. From citywide cleanup efforts to a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse drawing crowds to the beach, we […]
Posted inCommunity, Culture, History
Gary Residents Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Freedom
On a sunny Saturday morning just days before Juneteenth, Gary’s Midtown neighborhood came alive with excitement. Juneteenth flags fluttered in the breeze, symbolizing a celebration of freedom and unity. A procession led by dancers, slingshot sports vehicles, and emergency vehicles wound its way from the intersection of 25th Avenue and Broadway to Roosevelt High School. […]
Posted inPublic Safety
South Shore Collides With Dump Truck in Gary; Three People Taken to Hospital
The South Shore Line train collided with a dump truck early Monday morning in Gary, sending two passengers and a train employee to the hospital. According to Mike Noland, president of South Shore Line, the truck driver reported that his vehicle stalled on the train tracks and that he exited the truck before the collision […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Lake County Election Results: A Visual Breakdown
Despite numerous key races with statewide and local implications, voter turnout was notably low in Lake County during Indiana’s primary election. Only 11.45% of the county’s 362,561 registered voters cast ballots. Gary voters faced multiple contested races, including a crowded Republican governor’s race and several state Senate and House seats that could significantly affect their […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Gary Sees Hope: Homicides Drop as Community Bands Together
This story was published in partnership with The Trace. Michelle Pratchet can’t remember the last time she heard gunshots. The newfound quiet is a welcome change for the 54-year-old, who was born and raised in Gary, a city often stigmatized for its history of violence. “I just look at it like this: Wherever you live, […]
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Gary Residents Speak on IDEM’s Plans for Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Inside the corner of the community room of the Gary Public Library, dozens of Gary and Northwest Indiana residents gathered with state officials to discuss how to spend millions of dollars to tackle the region’s air pollution. “You’re a partner, and we’ve got to get this money,” said Bruce Curry, a Gary resident, who received […]
Posted inInside Capital B Gary
Capital B Gary’s Community Survey Highlights Residents’ Hopes and Concerns
Over the summer, Capital B surveyed more than 100 current and former Gary residents. We asked you to tell us your biggest questions and concerns about life in the city, and what you love most about the place you call home. Now we’re sharing back what you told us, just like we promised. Why? Because […]