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Get something adorable delivered weekly with our Pets newsletter! Mayo Clinic Q&A: Measles vaccine safe and highly effective Just In Virus review: Athletes wary about safety, testing in return; McConnell stresses value of masks Breaking News WATCH NOW: NWI reacts as protests foment over cop-involved killing of George Floyd Region officials denounced the tragic death of George Floyd as protests and national unrest fomented elsewhere in the country over the slaying of the man by police in Minnesota. Record number of Hoosiers voting by mail for Tuesday's primary election Dan Carden Updated 8 hrs ago More than a half-million registered Indiana voters plan to participate in Tuesday's primary election using a mail-in ballot. Porter County News Billboard calling COVID-19 a lie removed in Porter County; Valpo man defends message Bob Kasarda 1 hr ago The message, which appeared on the billboard at the intersection of Indian Boundary and Calumet roads, read, "Viruses are dead! You have been lied to." Northwest Indiana Business Headlines Indiana House leader focused on aiding small business in COVID-19 aftermath Dan Carden Updated 1 hr ago The Indiana General Assembly will prioritize the needs of small business during the 2021 legislative session as part of a broader effort to reignite the state's economy following COVID-19. Local News 5 important stories you need to know from yesterday: 2 charged in road rage shooting that left 1 dead, 3 wounded Times Staff 8 hrs ago Here's a look at some of The Times' most-read stories from yesterday. Northwest Indiana Business Headlines McDermott to Lakeshore Chamber: 'We're going to be on the leading edge of opening this city back up' Joseph S. Pete Updated 57 min ago McDermott to Lakeshore Chamber: "We're going to be on the leading edge of opening this city back up." Latest Headlines Pandemic squashes hiring of lifeguards, officials say; safety advocates contend danger's ahead Anna Ortiz Updated 1 hr ago Michigan City officials said multiple circumstances factored into the decision to make Washington Park Beach a “swim-at-your-own-risk” area th… Trending now Holcomb convinced Indiana schools can safely reopen for fall semester Defendant charged with murdering man who stayed overnight with ex-girlfriend Affordable Starter Homes in Northwest Indiana State to review whether NIPSCO, utilities can charge customers to make up revenue lost during pandemic Murder charges dismissed against 2 men accused in fatal shooting The Latest Crime and Courts WATCH NOW: NWI reacts as protests foment over cop-involved killing of George Floyd 42 sec ago Region officials denounced the tragic death of George Floyd as protests and national unrest fomented elsewhere in the country over the slaying… Politics Tallian best positioned Democrat to win Indiana attorney general race, poll finds Dan Carden 30 min ago State Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes, is the most competitive candidate Hoosier Democrats could nominate for Indiana attorney general, acco… Latest Headlines Midwest police, community leaders react to George Floyd's death Lauren Cross Updated 5 min ago The Midwest sounds off on the case of George Floyd, whose death at the hands of Minneapolis, Minnesota, police has sparked protests and riots … Latest Headlines Man charged for giving false information to purchase firearm, courts say Anna Ortiz 2 hrs ago The case is part of an initiative called Project Guardian, which is a collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement to invest… Northwest Indiana Business Headlines Alliance Steel moving headquarters from Illinois to Gary Joseph S. Pete Updated 39 min ago Alliance Steel has been moving a service center and headquarters from Illinois to Gary. Latest Headlines Legislators won't get pay raise, Illinois comptroller says Associated Press 3 hrs ago The issue of a pay raise for legislators came up as they debated budget details in the early-morning hours Sunday. Local Events News Legislators won't get pay raise, Illinois comptroller says Man arrested after police find handgun, suspected drugs in car, police say Mental health issues up amid coronavirus outbreak, FSSA chief says 2 Cook County judges test positive for coronavirus 5 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Lake County Worker at Illinois House meeting place tests positive for COVID-19 Defendant charged with murdering man who stayed overnight with ex-girlfriend No death penalty sought in Porter County double slaying More Local News Sports Former Lafayette Jefferson star quarterback Maximus Grimes transfers to Valparaiso SPORTS DIGEST: Pobereyko returns as Oilmen pitching coach EXTENDED SPRING BREAK: Chesterton’s Jack Campbell out of the dugout for first time in a half century SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Whiting valedictorian, pitcher Josemiguel Haro highlights graduating trio that helped make history Elliott ends Busch's win streak, collects $100,000 bounty SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Jake Mullen ends prep career as only Andrean catcher to start in two state finals NHL moves ahead with 24-team playoff format if play resumes NBA's E'Twaun Moore, NFL's Kawann Short cancel camps amid pandemic; NBA's Glenn Robinson III's camp up in the air More Sports Entertainment Today in History Too much TV? Enter HBO Max, the latest streaming wannabe Movies in a Minute: 'Space Force' & 'The Lovebirds' Movie reviews: 'Space Force' just hits and misses Jimmy Buffett brings sunshine into our darkness In a NY state of mind, Guetta readies virus relief concert New this week: Lady Gaga, 'Space Force,' Ghibli films on HBO NFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchise More Entertainment Extras QUIZ: How well can you spell? 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