City of Gary

The City of Gary is one of the recipients of the Center for Community Progress’ second round of the competitive Technical Assistance Scholarship Program (TASP), alongside groups of local leaders in Dallas, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; and Trenton, New...

UNCF (the United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, is proud to announce that Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will once again serve as host of the Gary, Indiana UNCF Mayor’s Breakfast on...

Mayors and Police Chiefs Issue Report, Calling for Outside Investigators For Police-Involved Shootings Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, the nation’s mayors today released their...

The City of Gary has been chosen as the recipient of a 2014 Awards of Excellence Award from the Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). Marquette Park will be the featured honoree. IPRA will present the award to Gary Parks Superintendent Lori...

Just in time for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, the Gary Police Department recently unveiled four 2015 Dodge Chargers to add to its fleet. “This is a great way to start off the New Year,” said Police Chief Larry McKinley....

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...

With more snow expected Monday night, the City of Gary has officially implemented its snow plan. Citizens are asked to pay close attention to the marked snow routes and adhere to parking regulations. Vehicles parked in marked snow routes where 2...

On November 20, Conference of Mayors President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson appointed Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson to chair a working group of mayors and police chiefs charged with developing policy recommendations in response to the aftermath...

The City of Gary will be marking the holiday season with opportunities to give to those in need and to shop for goodies from local vendors. “This is the season when we think of others and their needs, and we are excited to have a number of events...

Gary, Indiana Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will appear on CBS Evening News, Wed. Dec. 10 at 5:30p.m. CST/ 6:30p.m. EST in a panel discussion about Race Relations in America. Last week, Freeman-Wilson was invited to a task force meeting hosted by...