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Satellite Clerk Rolanda Shipp (center) gives instructions to voter Joan Simnick of Crown Point at the Government Center in Crown Point as early voting started in Indiana on Oct.12, 2022. New legislation would require more identification to vote by mail (John Smierciak/Post-Tribune)

Northwest Indiana embraces early in-person voting

October 28, 2024 at 4:26 p.m.

While Lake and Porter counties have seen high voter turnout throughout the early in-person voting period, political and history experts said the presidential election is tight nationwide and predict former...

Teresa Torres, executive director of Everybody Counts Inc, tests out the wheelchair loading ramp on a new Gary Public Transportation Corp. Access219 vehicle with help from GPTC deputy general manager of operation Taron Cain on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. GPTC is one of several local entities offering free rides on Election Day. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

NWI organizations offering free rides to polling locations

October 25, 2024 at 8:42 p.m.

Various Northwest Indiana organizations will offer rides to polling locations to help voters cast their ballots in the upcoming election.

FILE – Computer monitors and a laptop display the X, formerly known as Twitter, sign-in page, July 24, 2023, in Belgrade, Serbia. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)

Experts say voters should check multiple sources, think critically to combat disinformation in the election cycle

October 23, 2024 at 3:05 p.m.

In the viral TikTok video, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris appears to be slurring her words while giving a speech. Comments on the video quickly sounded off...

A sign stands outside of the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point on the first day of early voting in the county on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Election officials chalk up reports of problems to user error

October 21, 2024 at 3:43 p.m.

Lake and Porter county election officials are reassuring the public that the voting machines used during early voting are functioning properly after a small number of voters complained about the...

Indiana governor candidates open to loosening marijuana policy, but contrasts stark on abortion, education

October 20, 2024 at 4:01 p.m.

In the race for Indiana governor, Republican U.S. Senator Mike Braun, Democratic candidate and former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater all expressed some form...

Mrvan, Niemeyer eye economy, abortion, border as top issues

October 19, 2024 at 4:13 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, and Republican challenger Randy Niemeyer largely fall along party lines when it comes to issues of economy, border security and abortion.

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Lake commissioners open two convention center bids

October 16, 2024 at 3:26 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Commissioners opened two bids Wednesday for the development, construction and operations of a Lake County Indiana Convention Center. The Hard Rock Casino in partnership with...

Merrillville Precinct 22, typically housed at Calumet Park Cemetery, will be moved to Fire Station No. 2, 7905 W. Taft Street, for Election Day on Nov. 5. (Post-Tribune photo)

Merrillville polling location moves from cemetery to Fire Station No. 2

October 16, 2024 at 10:31 a.m.

Merrillville voters assigned to Precinct 22 will have a new polling location for the general election after the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve...

Indiana abortion providers appeal decision in effort to expand medical exemptions

October 15, 2024 at 4:18 p.m.

Indiana National Organization for Women President Julie Storbeck, of Valparaiso, called the appeal of a circuit court ruling to expand and clarify the medical exemptions of the state’s near-total abortion...

Democratic candidate for governor Jennifer McCormick speaks during a visit to the Harris/Walz Campaign Headquarters in Gary on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

McCormick eyes election as referendum on abortion rights

October 15, 2024 at 3:10 p.m.

Democratic governor Jennifer McCormick released an abortion rights plan Thursday, which acknowledged legislative hurdles under Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. McCormick said in a press release she reaffirmed her commitment to...

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