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David Venturella of the GEO Group details the project and investment that would be made in opening a detention facility in Gary in this 2016 file photo. (Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune)

New acting ICE chief once touted GEO prison project in Gary

May 13, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

The man who headed the 2016 ill-fated effort to bring an $80 million, 800-bed immigration detention center to Gary is the new acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Plaintiffs former Hobart Township employees Kendra Krebs, on left, and Dianna Brooks, listen during a news conference concerning their federal lawsuit against Hobart Township Trustee Fred Williams on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Williams lost in the primary to Ericka McCauley. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Raucous races leave women in position to lead trustee offices in Hobart, Ross townships

May 9, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

The women who unseated Democratic incumbent trustees in Hobart and Ross townships have never held public office.

Gas prices have dropped considerably from the spring highs in this May 6, 2026, file photo. Gov. Mike Braun announced on July 2 that he is suspending sales and excise gas taxes for another 30 days, but he would need legislative approval to extend it further. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun extends gas sales tax break, adds excise tax

May 7, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

Gov. Mike Braun extended the suspension of Indiana’s sales gas tax Wednesday and also suspended the 36-cent excise tax on gas.

Skylights above let light through outside of a disused top-floor lounge at Calumet College of St Joseph that is slated to be renovated with funds from a recent Lilly Endowment Inc.grant, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Calumet College names new president

May 5, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

On Tuesday, Calumet College of St. Joseph announced the appointment of University of Findlay administrator Ronald J. Tulley as its next president after a national search.

NIL coming in the fall for Hoosier high school athletes

May 5, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Indiana high school athletes can earn money off their name this year after the board of directors of the Indiana High School Athletic Association approved a name, image, likeness proposal...

Merrillville’s Kelvion Brown works his way to the basket against Valparaiso’s Julian Stokes

Hoosier high school athletes could score brand money

May 3, 2026 at 5:49 p.m.

Indiana high school athletes could cash in on their name depending on a vote by the the Indiana High School Athletic Association board.

Chris "CT" Thomas, lead pilot with Warbird Thunder Air Shows, taxis his 1942 SNJ-2 aircraft past a private jet at the Gary Chicago International Airport as pilots prepare for the Gary Air Show on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Officials have announced a third day for this year's air show, which takes place Aug. 21-23. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Third day added to Gary Air Show in August

May 1, 2026 at 10:12 a.m.

Gary Air Show lovers will be treated to a third day of excitement in the skies over Lake Michigan at Marquette Park, Aug. 21-23.

Indiana University Northwest junior Gabe Ashbach, who co-hosted a fundraising event last week, speaks with Casey Chell, associate vice president of development for regional campuses at the IU Foundation. (Indiana University Northwest/provided)

IU Northwest celebrates student success at fundraiser gala

April 28, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Heating and cooling furnaces and AC units didn’t ignite Gabe Ashbach’s passions. He eventually found the answer was academic.

The audience listens at Legacy Foundation's new $5 million grant launch Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County, nonprofits boosted by $5 million Legacy grant

April 26, 2026 at 3:02 p.m.

Officials with the Legacy Foundation announced a $5 million gift from the Lilly Endowment, the largest in Legacy’s history, on Thursday.

A gas storage container used to store methane from the water treatment process sits at the end of an aeration tank at the Gary Sanitary District Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Indiana Utility Rate Commission could determine wastewater user rates the Gary Sanitary District imposes on neighboring districts. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

IURC to oversee rate case pitting Gary Sanitary District against neighboring districts

April 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The Indiana Utility Rate Commission could determine wastewater user rates the Gary Sanitary District imposes on neighboring districts.

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