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Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
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Porter County taskforce coming together on local income tax approach

By Shelley Jones

October 15, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

The Porter County Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce is coalescing around an approach to local income...

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele speaks during a press conference on Dec. 4, 2025. A contract between Portage Township Assessor Crystal Millsap and the Leanor Group, owned by Steele, is drawing scrutiny for its high price tag. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Porter County officials question high-dollar contract for Portage Township Assessor’s Office

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By Shelley Jones

October 15, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Porter County officials asked the county attorney to investigate a contract between the Portage Township...

Beatniks on Conkey hosts the Hammond Community Theatre run of the play "The Ghost in the Meadow" with concluding weekend curtain times Oct. 16-Oct. 18 at the 420 Conkey St. stage space in Hammond. (Beatniks on Conkey/provided)

Of Notoriety: Beatniks has ‘Ghost,’ Munster gets ‘Blacklisted,’ Poe in Michigan City

By Philip Potempa

October 15, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region.

Aylesworth Elementary principal Jon Chlebowski walks through the school's gymnasium during a pre-demolition open house event on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Farewell tour of Portage’s Aylesworth School evokes fond memories

By Doug Ross

May 7, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

Memories of Aylesworth Elementary School in Portage and its earlier iteration as a junior high...

Records: Munster Med Inn nurse’s aide hit, shook woman before fatal stroke

By Meredith Colias-Pete

May 7, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

A nurse’s aide is charged after allegedly hitting and shaking a 95-year-old woman before her...

Gary man gets 117 years after hunting a couple like a ‘deer,’ judge says

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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May 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Dejuan McIntyre was sentenced to 117 years for the June 2023 shooting that killed Ashley...

Signageat Gino’s Steak House in Merrillville, Indiana on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Federal agents equipped with warrants raided Gino’s on Wednesday, April 29, as part of an investigation into an alleged gambling and extortion ring. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Man who allegedly tailed undercover agent in ‘Greek’-led Northwest Indiana gambling ring remains jailed

By Meredith Colias-Pete

May 6, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

A man who allegedly tailed an undercover agent on Interstate 65 south during the investigation...

Jerry Williams, a Major with the Indiana State Police, speaks during a forum held by the Miller Citizen's Corporation on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, for Lake County sheriff candidates. Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Sheriff Democratic primary: ISP Major Williams claims victory, other candidates concede

By Alexandra Kukulka

May 7, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday for Lake County Sheriff...

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

By Carole Carlson

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

Gov. Mike Braun extended the suspension of Indiana’s sales gas tax Wednesday and also suspended...

At left, Trevor De Vries. At right, James "Jay" Starkey. (Photos provided by Trevor De Vries and James "Jay" Starkey)

Indiana State Senate primaries: Trevor De Vries and Jim Starkey topple Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer

By Maya Wilkins

May 6, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Incumbent State Senators Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer appear headed for defeat after Tuesday's Republican...

The Gary Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently raised $22,000 to buy travel bags for foster kids when they have to leave a home. (Gary Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc./provided)

Gary sorority alumnae raise $22k to give travel bags for foster kids

By Meredith Colias-Pete

May 6, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

A Gary sorority alumnae group recently raised $22,000 to buy travel bags for foster kids...

Claire Marshall, center, is having her touring debut in the lead role of musical murderess Velma Kelly in the national Broadway tour of “Chicago the Musical,” playing in Chicago until May 10, 2026. (Jeremy Daniel/provided)

Of Notoriety: ‘Chicago the Musical’ at half century still fostering local talent

By Philip Potempa

May 6, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

In all the years I’ve been writing about “Chicago the Musical,” I’ve always known there...

The Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., in Valparaiso.

Porter County Council District 4 race: Incumbent Andy Vasquez running behind Craig Kenworthy

By Shelley Jones

May 6, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Porter County District 4 Councilman Andy Vasquez was behind Porter County Plan Commission member Craig...