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Adults, non-students arrested after fight with West Side students

September 24, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

Gary police broke up a fight Tuesday at the Gary West Side Leadership Academy as students were leaving at the end of the school day, according to a social media...

64-year-old man died in New Chicago officer-involved shooting

September 23, 2025 at 4:56 p.m.

The Lake County Coroner’s office has identified the man who died after being shot in a Saturday officer-involved shooting in New Chicago.

State police probe New Chicago police-involved fatal shooting

September 21, 2025 at 4:17 p.m.

The Indiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting Saturday in New Chicago.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, left, participates in a fireside chat with Munster Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Katie Sannito during the chamber's May membership meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says education secretary can yank teacher licenses for social media comments in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

September 18, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said the state has the right to suspend or revoke a license for K-12 teachers and administrators for misconduct.

Porter Lakes Elementary faculty shoot confetti cannons into the air during a celebration to recognize the school attaining Blue Ribbon recognition earlier this year on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Blue Ribbon Schools program’s abrupt end leaves local schools disappointed

September 17, 2025 at 4:11 p.m.

The Trump administration ended the Blue Ribbon Schools program — recognizing high academic achievement — without warning last month after nominations had already been submitted as it downsizes its role...

Officials throw shovelfuls of dirt during a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on an approximately $24 million infrastructure enhancement plan at the Gary/Chicago International Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

New members join Gary airport authority; chair’s seat still vacant

September 16, 2025 at 3:14 p.m.

Three new faces joined the Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority Tuesday, but the chairman’s seat is still vacant.

The Lake Station Public Library in Lake Station, Indiana Thursday Aug. 21, 2025. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Library in Lake Station reopens Wednesday

September 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The Lake Station-New Chicago branch of the Lake County Public Library is reopening Wednesday, about two months after a small fire forced its closure July 14.

Third-grade teacher Amber Bickerstaff lines her students up in the gym at Glen Park Academy in Gary, Indiana, Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Gary and other districts across the region are hiring financial advisors to navigate the impact of the state's new tax legislation. (Andy Lavalley/ for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana schools preparing for tax reform law’s ‘devastation’

September 11, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

Northwest Indiana leaders worry about revenue loss from the GOP’s property tax reform, estimated to erase about $744.2 million in funding.

Students exit their bus at Glen Park Academy in Gary, Indiana Tuesday August 9, 2022. The Gary Community School Corp. has one of the highest absentee rates according to the latest data from the state. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Lake urban districts dogged by chronic absenteeism; Indiana overall improves slightly

September 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

State education data released Friday showed that chronic absenteeism improved 1.1% statewide, but several Lake County urban districts are still struggling to keep students in school.

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John Gipson named as new Ivy Tech Lake chancellor

September 7, 2025 at 12:24 p.m.

A Purdue University administrator has been named chancellor at Ivy Tech’s Lake County campus, officials announced last week.

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