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South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Phil Taillon addresses the Lake County Council about its budget on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, as Lake County Councilman Charlie Brown, D-Gary, looks on. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council approves SSCVA budget with 6-1 vote

November 12, 2024 at 2:58 p.m.

The Lake County Council approved Tuesday the 2025 fiscal year budget for the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority in a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Randy Niemeyer, R-Cedar Lake, voting...

There were no lines and everything moved smoothly on Election Day at a polling place at 13th and Clay St. in Gary on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (John Smierciak / Post-Tribune)

Lake, Porter county officials disappointed with 2024 voter turnout, note trend away from Democratic presidential candidates

November 11, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.

Lake County reported lower voter turnout compared to presidential elections dating back to 2008, while Porter County reported another voter turnout in the 60% range similar to previous presidential elections.

Lake County Government Center, Crown Point. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council to consider repealing tax sale ordinance, passing new one

November 7, 2024 at 2:55 p.m.

The Lake County Council will consider Tuesday giving final approval to repeal the county’s current tax sale ordinance to create a new one with an added penalty as requested by...

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton presents — alongside Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana CEO Matt Schuffert — the city's proposal to be the home of the Lake County Convention Center at Wednesday's Lake County Commissioners meeting. (Alex Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Gary, Hobart vie to be the home of future convention center

November 6, 2024 at 3:39 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Commissioners heard presentations Wednesday from developers and city officials from Gary and Hobart for the construction and operation of a Lake County Indiana Convention Center.

Harris leads big in bid for re-election to Indiana House District 2 seat

November 6, 2024 at 12:22 p.m.

State Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago, was pulling ahead of Republican challenger Ben Ruiz for District 2, which covers most of East Chicago, Tuesday night.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, (center) hugs Charlotte Conn (left) as her husband Ronald (right) watches during the election night watch party for Mrvan at Laborers’ Local 41 in Munster on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (John Smierciak / Post-Tribune)

Mrvan comfortably ahead of Niemeyer in race for 1st District U.S. Representative

November 6, 2024 at 12:14 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, was pulling ahead of Republican challenger Randy Niemeyer as results continued being counted Tuesday night.

A long line of voters casting ballots before the noon Monday deadline greeted visitors at the Lake County Government Center. (Alex Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County absentee ballots in Indiana printed with the wrong instructions

November 5, 2024 at 6:14 a.m.

All Lake County absentee ballots must be in the hands of Lake County Board of Elections and Registration staff by 6 p.m. Tuesday, election officials said, correcting incorrect information that...

rkers on a voting machine on Saturday. On election day, Swain and 33 other mechanics are spread out in the county ready to respond to calls with potential issues with the polling machines, of which there are about 1,100. (Alex Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Poll workers prepare for Election Day

November 3, 2024 at 9:25 a.m.

Domingo Reyes, who became a U.S. Citizen July 4, 2023, will be a first-time poll worker in Lowell. Reyes, who has helped with setting up and taking down polling locations...

Aniya Griffin, on left, and Anthony Hudson, speak about their plans for the upcoming election in the IUN Moraine Student Center on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Young voters split between Harris, Trump ahead of presidential election

November 2, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

Young Northwest Indiana voters seem split between vice president and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump days before the election.

Haley Johnson 30, of Lowell, gets ready to leave for Indianapolis. Johnson 30, of Lowell, is a Swiftie is going to attend the Taylor Swift concert this weekend. Johnson Is shown at her home on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (John Smierciak / for the Post-Tribune)

Are you ready for it? Northwest Indiana Swifties head to Indianapolis for the final Eras Tour weekend in the US.

October 31, 2024 at 3:18 p.m.

Taylor Swift will bring her Eras Tour to Indianapolis this weekend performing three nights at the Lucas Oil Stadium. The city will likely see an economic boom.

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