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Gary School Board weighs two-year teacher contract

November 10, 2025 at 10:57 a.m.

Gary teachers and the Gary Community School Corp. have reached a tentative contract agreement that’s expected to be ratified by the board on Nov. 13 after a public hearing.

Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush, right, questions an attorney during a hearing before the Indiana Supreme Court at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, Pool)

State Supreme Court issues guidance to improve Indiana legal desert

November 9, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

The Indiana Supreme Court has endorsed 15 recommendations aimed at improving Indiana’s ongoing lawyer shortage after a year-long study by the Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future.

Hobart Mayor Josh Huddleston talks with Hobart Superintendent Peggy Buffington Tuesday after voters renewed the district's eight-year operating referendum. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Hobart school chief forecasts grim finance picture

November 7, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

Citing the devastating impact of a new property tax bill, Hobart Superintendent Peggy Buffington said Thursday it could push more than 100 school districts to seek property tax referendums next...

School board approves Merrillville teacher pact

November 5, 2025 at 5:02 p.m.

The Merrillville School Board ratified a one-year contract with its teacher union on Tuesday that provides teachers with a $2,000 raise.

A sign in support of Lake Central's school referendum sits on a yard north of 93rd Avenue. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Lake Central, Hanover voters back school referendums

November 5, 2025 at 2:12 p.m.

Voters in the Lake Central and Hanover Community school districts, in south Lake County, supported the renewals of two property tax measures in unofficial results in special elections Tuesday.

The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana did not get its lease renewed by Purdue University Northwest, so it is launching a fundraising campaign to facilitate a move to another location in Hammond. (Photo provided by Challenger Learning Center)

Challenger Learning Center NWI launching fund drive for move to new site

November 4, 2025 at 5:02 p.m.

The last remaining Challenger Learning Center in Indiana is in jeopardy of closing after Purdue University Northwest notified the center it wasn’t renewing its lease, Challenger Center officials said Tuesday.

Volunteers packed food in the background Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, as U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, talked about the critical need for jeopardized government food benefits during the 35-day government shutdown. Looking on is Victor Garcia, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan visits NWI food bank as shutdown lingers

November 3, 2025 at 3:17 p.m.

Volunteers packed food Monday at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana as U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan talked about America’s longest government shutdown.

Gary resident NaTodjea Frye stands near her son, Shawn, 4, during a visit to Shawn's classroom at the ELKA Child Educational Center on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana child care cuts take toll on most vulnerable families

November 2, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Critics say Indiana’s GOP lawmakers dealt the state’s child care programs another blow by slashing funding and reducing enrollments.

Members of the Friends of Hanover Community Schools campaigned in favor of the school's Tuesday referendum vote during a recent trunk or treat event. (Photo courtesy of Friends of Hanover Community Schools)

Voters to decide fate of two Lake County school property tax referendums Tuesday

November 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Voters will determine the outcomes of two special elections in Lake County on Tuesday, but there are no candidates on the ballot. At stake are two school property tax measures...

WNBA star and Gary native Dana Evans speaks after receiving the Key to the City at Westside Leadership Academy in Gary on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

WNBA champ Dana Evans earns key to Gary’s heart: ‘Counted out, always doubted … it gave me a chip on my shoulder’

October 31, 2025 at 12:36 p.m.

WNBA two-time champion Dana Evans sat in a white pantsuit near center court next to her parents. She heard accolades rain down from a lineup of elected officials and school...

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