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Julie Wendorf, director of the Crown Point Community Library, is shown at the library on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Local libraries are sounding the alarm that the E-Rate program may face cuts or effectively end funding under a recent federal proposal. (John Smierciak / Post-Tribune)

Local libraries: Free internet could be hampered by proposed federal cuts

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

When Northwest Indiana residents faced extensive power outages last month after a tornado and derecho, libraries welcomed them to use their free wifi. Established by Congress in 1996, the Federal...

A flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Court news: Alleged ‘Greek’ gambling leader seeks release

September 3, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Court news from across the region.

Court news: Rape case dismissed, charges in sexual assault case

September 3, 2026 at 10:51 a.m.

Lake County court news.

Last defendant could face 30 years in 13-year-old’s gang-linked Gary killing

September 1, 2026 at 8:50 a.m.

Elijah Porter, 24, of Merrillville, pleaded guilty last week to aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony, and a criminal organization enhancement.

Records: Secondary shooter charged in Gary gas station slaying

August 31, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Charges were unsealed last week against one shooter in a deadly Gary gas station slaying, records show.

Gary man gets 18 years in driver’s shooting death: police

August 28, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

A Gary man was sentenced to 18 years Friday in the high-profile shooting death of a driver near the 5th Avenue McDonald’s in September 2024, according to Gary Police.

Loads of help: Small businesses offer free Gary laundry options

August 27, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

At least two small businesses are offering free laundry options in Gary on Friday and Saturday, while the American Red Cross clarified that city residents can use the free laundry...

Woman charged after allegedly hitting estranged husband in courthouse parking lot after divorce hearing

August 26, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

A woman is facing an attempted murder charge after she allegedly hit her estranged husband on a motorcycle in the Crown Point courthouse parking lot.

Split verdict for Portage man who drove against Lake Station parade

August 26, 2026 at 11:52 a.m.

Jurors returned a split verdict Tuesday for a Portage man on trial for allegedly drunkenly driving against the Lake Station Independence Parade last year.

Gary teen charged after allegedly shooting at gas station attendant: records

August 25, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

A Gary teen is facing an attempted murder charge after he allegedly shot at a Gary gas station attendant behind bulletproof glass, records show.

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