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Pieces of coal ash found on the overgrown dirt road behind Cathi Murray’s house in Town of Pines, Indiana, on May 21, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

EPA moving forward with approval of Indiana coal ash program

September 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The EPA approved IDEM's proposal for a state-led program to establish a permitting program for legacy coal combustion residuals legacy sites.

Gary’s Chief of staff Ellis Dumas opens a fire hydrant as Indiana American Water celebrated the opening of its $2.2 million American Water Training Center in Gary on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana American Water opens $2.2 million Gary training center

September 15, 2026 at 4:53 p.m.

Indiana American Water opened its $2.2 million training facility in Gary, which will help with field, operational and safety skills development.

Sandhill cranes congregate in a coal ash pond next to R.M. Schahfer Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant, while it operates, Feb. 9, 2026, in Wheatfield, Indiana. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Activists raise concerns with NIPSCO Jasper County water permit application

September 13, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

If approved, the permit would mix wastewater from the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station, a new gas plant and Amazon data center that's under construction before discharging it into the Kankakee...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

NIPSCO holding up Lake County government solar project, official says

September 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

A multi-million dollar solar project at the Lake County government center is ready for construction and to save energy costs, but a county official said a connectivity issue is holding...

Lake Ridge fire department, protection district clash over budgets

September 11, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

During county budget season, the Lake Ridge Volunteer Fire Department wants more money from the protection district.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun looks on as U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, answers questions during a press conference at the Central Fire Station in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Frank Mrvan asks FERC to investigate NIPSCO after prolonged outages

September 10, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, wrote a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asking for a review following the Aug. 11 derecho.

Filippo “Gigi” Rovito, owner of Capri restaurant in Burr Ridge, leaves the Hammond Federal Courthouse following a hearing in an alleged illegal gambling ring case on May 14, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Alleged betting ring leader’s hearing delayed, while co-defendant gets looser release terms

September 10, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

The alleged leader of a Northwest Indiana gambling ring must wait one week before action is taken on his request for early release.

‘Perfect storm’ contributed to why Lake County 911 calls went unanswered on Aug. 27

September 9, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Lake County Commissioner Mike Repay said 911 dispatch scheduled maintenance needs to be communicated through proper channels.

The Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing rate increases from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company Tuesday. (Post-Tribune file)

Lake County Council passes resolution against NIPSCO rate increases

September 8, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing NIPSCO rate increases that are part of routine regulatory proceedings.

Lake County Council unanimously passes economic development agreement

September 8, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

The agreement affecting Eagle Creek Township near Lowell passed the Lake County Council in a 6-0 vote at the Tuesday morning meeting.

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