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February 26, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.

Elevate Porter County hosted a workshop Monday evening to engage the community in steering the county’s future.

February 25, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

Since the Wheeler post office branch closed in July 2023, a pocket of residents have had to travel to Hobart to collect their mail.

February 24, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

The Valparaiso council passed a resolution addressing federal immigration enforcement and reaffirming the city's commitment to civil rights.

February 20, 2026 at 8:05 a.m.

Porter County elected officials have a range of reactions to raising a 1% food and beverage tax to bring the Chicago Bears to Hammond.

February 18, 2026 at 10:28 a.m.

Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and put on by volunteers, the celebration for people with special needs partied in a big way.

February 10, 2026 at 11:49 a.m.

A resolution denouncing ICE's killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis failed 6-1 at the Valparaiso City Council meeting Monday.

February 6, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon, Council Vice President Red Stone, and Auditor Karen Martin appear to be running for reelection unopposed.

February 1, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

Luke Land, LLC received 5-2 approval from the Valparaiso City Council for a zoning change that would allow for a new gas station.

January 28, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

The Porter County Council chose to maintain the status quo and keep everyone in virtually the same positions of leadership and liaison.

January 27, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

Valparaiso residents called on officials to develop and announce policies for dealing with ICE in advance of any dealings with the agency.

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