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🌱 Police investigate teen’s death in Crown Point hot tub incident

Crown Point, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Crown Point! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police investigate teen’s death in Crown Point hot tub incident
  • What’s planned for Crown Point’s National Night Out at the Sportsplex?
  • How big is Crown Point High School compared with Indiana’s giants?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Craft & Farmers Markets and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and more humid, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with some sun, temps: high: 91, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 14-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Hot Tub at Northwest Indiana Home – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A 14-year-old girl died after being found unresponsive in a hot tub at a Crown Point home Wednesday morning, and local police are now investigating. First responders rushed her to Franciscan Health Crown Point, where she was pronounced dead. Authorities are awaiting autopsy and toxicology results and are asking anyone with information to contact Crown Point police.
   

2. Crown Point Police to Host National Night Out Aug. 4 (greatnews.life) — Crown Point families can mark their calendars for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-9 p.m. at the Crown Point Sportsplex, featuring a police-fire softball game, foam party, drone show, and free treats. City departments, public safety agencies, and community partners will be on hand with booths, vehicles, and giveaways to help residents connect with local officers.
   

3. Indiana's 20 Largest High Schools in 2026, Ranked by Student Enrollment (hot1009.com) — Crown Point High School is featured among Indiana’s largest high schools, with enrollment listed at about 2,900 students. The statewide ranking highlights how Crown Point compares with other big campuses, from Carmel to major Indianapolis-area schools, giving local families a sense of where their hometown high school stands in size and scale.
   

4. Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police tout major public safety wins along Northwest Indiana's interstate corridors (wbiw.com) — State police operations along I-65 and I-80/94 recently seized more than $154,000 in suspected drug proceeds, including $137,020 tied to activity in Crown Point. Governor Mike Braun highlighted these Northwest Indiana interdiction efforts, which also removed large quantities of drugs, recovered illegal guns, and solved several interstate shooting cases.
   

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  • Looking for a fall yard clean up business.
    Leaf blow and carry off leaves. Rake acorns. Generous back yard with large oaks in the yard. Any suggestions? (Nextdoor South of Broadway & 231)
  • ALDI posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cashier/Stocker in Crown Point. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Night Cashier in Crown Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crown Point here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Crown Point

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Crown Point

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.