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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
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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

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.

U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana Adam Mildred speaks during a press conference at the U.S. District Courthouse in Hammond, Indiana on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Mildred announced a federal grand jury returned a 28-count indictment against 22 people arising from an investigation into an illegal gambling operation run out of two Northwest Indiana restaurants with charges including conspiracy that used extortionate means to collect gambling debts and money laundering. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Feds want tips in ‘Greek’-led gambling ring in northwest Indiana

By Meredith Colias-Pete

April 30, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

U.S. Attorney Adam Mildred said in a Thursday press conference that federal authorities want tips...

Three Republicans face off for nomination in Indiana Senate First District

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By Maya Wilkins

April 30, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

Two Republicans are challenging state Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, for their party’s nomination before November’s...

Three, including St. John couple, indicted in $2M COVID fraud ring

By Meredith Colias-Pete

April 30, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Charleasa Johnson, Micah Franklin and Ebony Wilson were each indicted by a grand jury on...

Porter Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Porter to buy a new ladder truck for fire department

By Jim Woods

April 30, 2026 at 11:28 a.m.

The town of Porter wants to spend $1.35 million to buy a new ladder truck...

Johanna Welter, left, holds a tray of samples as Laura Venstrom and her husband Luke try Old Gold rye whiskey during the launch party at Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso, Indiana, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Old Gold is the end product of a partnership between a Valparaiso University senior project of marketing and strategy students and Journeyman, where Welter is co-owner. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso University students’ whiskey project offers a taste of real-world experience

By Doug Ross

April 30, 2026 at 12:16 p.m.

Valparaiso University now has its own signature blend of rye whiskey thanks to a team...

Chicago man on trial in Hammond slaying

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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April 30, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Lamont “Ski” Turentine, 32, of Chicago, is on trial this week in Tyran Bolling’s Dec....

The Temptations, lined up in back, with the Four Tops front and center, are sharing the stage this weekend, May 2, at Hard Rock Northern Indiana for one concert. (Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana/provided)

Of Notoriety: Tops and Temptations, plays, moms and more this weekend

By Philip Potempa

April 30, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

Entertainment news from throughout the region.

US Rep. District 1 candidates discuss inflation, Iran, and SAVE Act

By Alexandra Kukulka

April 30, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The candidates for U.S. Representative in Indiana’s First District discussed how they would address inflation,...

‘You can’t kill someone for yelling at you’: Gary man sentenced to 55 in years in prison

By Deborah Laverty

April 29, 2026 at 5:40 p.m.

A 19-year-old Gary man was sentenced on Wednesday to serve 55 years in prison in...

With 38 rooms and 10 bathrooms, the Barker Estate in downtown Michigan City was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and includes beautifully landscaped courtyards and gardens, and interior furnishings which are 90% original. (Barker Foundation/provided)

Of Notoriety: Restored Barker Mansion ready for Friday reopening

By Philip Potempa

April 29, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

The historic Barker Mansion will reopen to the public Friday, following three months of closure...