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The Buffalo Soldiers local regiment circled the arena in uniform to begin the day’s competitions. Today’s veterans still carry the tradition of celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers and Black service members. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Rodeo rallies horseback riders across nation to Gary

September 29, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

Equestrians traveled from Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and from across Indiana to compete in timed events, roping and speed and agility courses at the 4-acre ranch at 2246 Mississippi...

A man competes in a horse race in a past Gaming Show Rodeo at Brown Family Ranch, which will enter its 11th year of hosting the equestrian show this year. (Brown Family Ranch/provided)

Gaming Show Rodeo brings national competitors to Gary this weekend

September 24, 2026 at 12:54 p.m.

Renowned horseback riders from across the nation will compete in the Brown Family Ranch’s largest rodeo yet in rural Gary this weekend.

Dave Distler transported the statue using a half-ton pick-up truck and a 22-foot trailer. (Photo provided by Dave Distler)

Recreated Gary Frank-N-Stein bought by ‘American Pickers’ host Rob Wolfe

September 17, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

The custom fiberglass statue also known as Frank-N-Stein will inhabit "American Pickers" host Rob Wolfe’s personal collection in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa, where he displays 130 vintage signs and...

Lowell's Harvest Tyme is one of 20 farms in North America that joined the corn maze campaign in a fundraising effort to benefit Dolly Parton's nonprofit organization, Imagination Library. (Photo provided by Jason Wisniewski)

Dolly Parton-themed corn maze in Lowell to raise funds for Imagination Library

September 16, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

This Saturday, fans will get a chance to get lost in the late country icon’s smiling portrait at 17904 Grant Street in Lowell for the farm’s opening weekend. Harvest Tyme’s...

A replicated statue of Frank-n-Stein lies nearly finished at Dave Distler’s house in Noblesville. He added the hands and feet after completing the head and body. (Photo provided by Dave Distler)

It’s Alive!: Reanimated Frank-N-Stein to visit Gary on Sept. 13

September 6, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

Decades ago, a 26-foot monster vigilantly stood watch over Gary, a foaming root beer in one hand and a hotdog in the other. Now Frank-N-Stein, the megalithic mascot from a...

A stretch of field across from the Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA could potentially be the site of Crown Point’s first pet adoption and resource center, New Leash on Life. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Proposed Crown Point animal rescue gets unfavorable BZA vote

August 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

A nonprofit animal rescue is seeking support from Crown Point residents after receiving disappointing news from the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals for their location of choice.

A member of Rocky Horror in Abundance performs "I'm Going Home" with Tim Curry's Dr. Frank-N-Furter during a showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." (Photo provided by Rocky Horror in Abundance)

NWI Rocky Horror troupe to pay tribute to Tim Curry at Saturday performance

August 28, 2026 at 6:50 p.m.

The show must go on for northwest Indiana’s loyal band of "Rocky Horror" performers following the death of Tim Curry, who brought the film’s main character to life.

New Leash on Life seeks rezoning for future Crown Point animal shelter, clinic

August 23, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

New Leash on Life has entered into a purchase agreement on the land at 12430 South Court Street to create a 20,000-square-foot building that will also serve as a low-cost...

Amethyst is a long-haired Chihuahua mix who will be adoptable in the near future. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

More than 70 dogs, cats transferred to shelter after damage to Merrillville home

August 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Around 40 chihuahua mixes of all ages, some of which were pregnant and have varying illnesses, were found at a Merrillville mobile home that was damaged in Aug. 11's storms....

Sgt. Nathan Peach, of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, talks about his 12 years riding with Cops Cycling for Survivors, which stopped in Merrillville at the Fairfield Inn Friday, July 10, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

‘You laugh, cry, smile, hug’: Statewide bike ride honoring fallen officers reaches region

July 12, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

On Friday afternoon, cyclists rode down U.S. 30 in Merrillville in their 13-day ride around Indiana to commemorate the 25th Cops Cycling for Survivors.

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