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High winds peeled back the roof at McCullough Academy, 3757 W. 21st Ave. in Gary, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (Gary Community Schools/provided)

Cash reserves rescue Gary school budget shortfall

December 22, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

The Gary School Board agreed Thursday to dip into its cash reserves to cover more than $5 million in unexpected expenses not included in its 2025 budget..

FILE – Guests walk on the campus of Indiana University, Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Senate bill would reverse law, restore IU alumni votes on trustees

December 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

A proposed state Senate bill would restore the right of Indiana University alumni to select three members of the university’s Board of Trustees, reversing a late addition to the 2026-27...

The propeller of the "Big Red," a 1942 Boeing Stearman bi-plane sits in front the Gary Jet Center as it waits for a practice flight ahead of the Gary Air Show along the lakefront Aug. 5-6, at the Gary/Chicago International Airport, in Gary, on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Post-Tribune)

Collins spells out his 2026 future for Gary airport

December 17, 2025 at 3:44 p.m.

Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority chairman Tom Collins Jr. voiced a sense of urgency for the coming year at the conclusion of Wednesday’s authority meeting. “There’s pressure to bring business here,”...

Steel City Academy executive director Katie Kirley, on left, speaks with Lake Station resident Valeria Medina during the eighth annual Indiana University Northwest-hosted teacher recruitment fair on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Steel City wins 15-year charter extension from state

December 12, 2025 at 12:08 p.m.

Gary’s Steel City Charter Academy received a 15-year renewal of its charter on Dec. 9 from the Indiana Charter School Board, the school’s authorizer.

Teacher Heather Debby collects cellphones in a classroom at Disney II Magnet School in Chicago, March 13, 2025. Students have the option to place their device in a phone locker or keep them in their backpacks, in addition to not allowing students to take their phone to the bathroom. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Indiana Senate panel testimony favors total student phone ban

December 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

A tougher crackdown on student cell phones in schools is being considered by Hoosier lawmakers, just one year after they approved a bill outlawing phones during class time.

The Lake Ridge School Board appointed Christopher Bajmakovich, center, as its superintendent during its Dec. 8 meeting. From left, board members David Bacon, Kimberly Osteen, Bajmakovich, Louise Neese, Dan Diehl, and Kenneth Buckley. (Photo provided by Lake Ridge Schools)

Lake Ridge elevates principal to top post

December 9, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.

The Lake Ridge School Board named one of its own as the district’s next superintendent on Monday.

Officials unveil a map of Calumet College of St. Joseph's planned athletic field, fitness, and flora park during a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Calumet College building new community sports field, fitness area, garden

December 8, 2025 at 4:08 p.m.

It didn’t feel like gardening or soccer under snowy skies as Calumet College of St. Joseph officials broke ground on a new sports field.

Ice skating rink popping up at Miller library

December 8, 2025 at 2:54 p.m.

The Gary Arts Council has received a grant to fund a pop-up ice skating rink outside the Carter Woodson Public Library.

Lake Station Assistant Police Chief Billy Taylor. (Provided by Kim Frizzell)

Lake Station grieves loss of dedicated officer “Billy” Taylor

December 5, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.

The city of Lake Station is mourning the passing of Assistant Police Chief William “Billy” Taylor, who died Wednesday following surgery.

Lake Station Mayor Bill Carroll points out the new LED lighting in the foyer of his office on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Carole Carlson/For the Post-Tribune)

Repairs keeping Lake Station City Hall closed after pipe burst

December 4, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

Lake Station City Hall is still off limits to the public six months after a sprinkler system pipe burst, flooding much of the building.

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