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Indiana Governor Mike Braun answers questions from the media during a press conference at the Central Fire Station in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Make plans for the worst’: Gov. Braun, officials give updates on NWI storm damage cleanup, power restoration

August 12, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

On Wednesday, Braun assessed Northwest Indiana’s storm damage and coordinated efforts with state agencies to restore power and clean up damage.On Wednesday, Braun assessed Northwest Indiana’s storm damage and coordinated...

Jaden Lee, right, and Willie Collins remove a cut portion of tree while working at Southeastern and White Oak in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The pair were working for the Hammond Parks and Recreation to clear downed trees following Monday’s storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

NWI communities start process of digging out of widespread storm damage

August 12, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

With most of Northwest Indiana without power after Tuesday's severe storms, residents and public works employees encountered numerous challenges while starting to recover from storm damage caused by vast numbers...

Tiffany Gonzales, of Chesterton, steps over downed trees while working to clear Median Road after a storm passed through Valparaiso, Indiana Monday, August 11, 2026. NIPSCO reported approximately 288,000 customers without power following the storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the baiduhai)

Storms knock out power to more than 290K in NWI; one reported dead in Portage

August 11, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

One person is reported dead in Portage and hundreds of thousands of people in Northwest Indiana are without power after violent storms ripped through the region Tuesday.

Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chair Andy Zay, shown during a session held by the commission at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center on Monday, April 13, 2026, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Indiana and Gov. Mike Braun. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Former Chair Zay sues Gov. Braun, state after ouster from IURC

August 11, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chair Andy Zay has filed a lawsuit against the state of Indiana and Gov. Mike Braun. According to Zay’s complaint, he’s asking the court to...

Indiana Secretary of Management and Budget Lisa Hershman speaks about her time with the Pentagon during her keynote speech at the Gary Chamber of Commerce August general meeting and luncheon in Merrillville on Monday, August 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

State, former Pentagon official shares Indiana financial updates with Gary chamber

August 10, 2026 at 3:42 p.m.

Lisa Hershman, Indiana's secretary of management and budget, was the Gary Chamber of Commerce's featured speaker at its monthly luncheon.

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Brothers' Keeper building in Gary on Friday, August 7, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary breaks ground on new Brothers’ Keeper shelter

August 8, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

On Friday, Gary officials broke ground and shelter representatives broke ground on a $3 million facility in the 2100 block of Washington Street.

Krista Turey holds on as her son Harry Haill, 4, rides the merry go round at the Lake County Fair in Crown Point, Indiana on Friday, August 7, 2026. The pair are from Cedar Lake and were taking in rides in the 174th edition of the fair, which is scheduled to run through August 16. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Animals, rides are the highlight of opening day at the Lake County Fair

August 7, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

The Lake County Fair will go from Aug. 7 through the 16. Admission is $8 for adults, and children younger than 10 years old get in for free.

Humane Society of Hobart director Jennifer Webber points out issues with the shelter's dog kennels, found to be below acceptable standards of housing according to the association of shelter veterinarians, as she speaks about the need for a new facility on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart approves $237K donation to humane society

August 6, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

The Humane Society of Hobart will soon receive $237,000 after the city's board of public works approved a donation agreement Wednesday.

Data Center Cluster Operations leader Steve Smith talks with attendees during the Amazon Web Service Community Open House held at Hobart High School in Hobart, Indiana, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Smith, one of many Amazon data center experts on hand to answer questions, works at the AWS facility in New Carlisle, Indiana. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart board of works passes traffic plan for data center site

August 6, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

The board approved a right-of-way permit for 61st Avenue restriping and temporary signals for data center construction traffic.

Striking BP workers stand on a picket line outside the Whiting refinery in Indiana, on March 31, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Hammond Teachers’ Federation calls for BP boycott as lockout continues

August 4, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

The Hammond Teachers' Federation called on its members and the Northwest Indiana community to boycott BP as the Whiting refinery's lockout continues.

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