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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

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.

Prosecutors want to use 911 calls at trial for Gary couple’s deaths

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By Meredith Colias-Pete

April 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Prosecutors have filed for permission to use a series of escalating 911 calls to show...

A gas storage container used to store methane from the water treatment process sits at the end of an aeration tank at the Gary Sanitary District Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Indiana Utility Rate Commission could determine wastewater user rates the Gary Sanitary District imposes on neighboring districts. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

IURC to oversee rate case pitting Gary Sanitary District against neighboring districts

By Carole Carlson

April 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The Indiana Utility Rate Commission could determine wastewater user rates the Gary Sanitary District imposes...

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

Chesterton, Olthof Homes agree on fine from Springdale subdivision in 2022

By Jim Woods

April 22, 2026 at 10:36 a.m.

Olthof Homes will pay $38,500 to the town of Chesterton from a 2022 case for stormwater...

Lake County GOP chair and councilman Randy Niemeyer serves as emcee during a town hall at Lowell High School regarding a proposed data center east of Lowell on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County election board OKs Dems to fill travel board vacancies

By Alexandra Kukulka

April 21, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to allow...

Fatal shooting was self-defense, attorney says as Portage murder trial starts

By Shelley Jones

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April 21, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

Defense attorneys told a jury Lupe McGee Jr. was acting in self-defense when he shot...

Gary Firefighters Association Local 359 leadership presented Mayor Eddie Melton and Chief of Staff Ellis Dumas with a sweatshirt to commemorate the signing of a new labor agreement April 22 at the Gary/Chicago International Airport. The union believes a new contract is a foundation for later negotations. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary, firefighters’ union announce new contract after almost 23 years

By Maya Wilkins

April 21, 2026 at 3:47 p.m.

Gary leadership and the Gary Firefighters Association Local 359 announced Tuesday that they've signed a...

Dyer resident and organ recipient John Babbitt raises his hands in celebration as he shares his story during a Donate Life celebration event at Franciscan Health Crown Point on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘There’s hope for you’: Organ recipents, donor families share messages of inspiration

By Deborah Laverty

April 21, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

John Babbitt and Christine Ho each shared their stories of hope at the Franciscan Health...

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith speaks to Valparaiso High School juniors and seniors Friday, April 17, 2026. The visit and Beckwith's remarks have sparked ongoing controversy. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso School Board supports superintendent in Micah Beckwith controversy

By Doug Ross

April 21, 2026 at 1:59 p.m.

The Valparaiso School Board weighed in on the controversy over Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s appearance...

The United States Courthouse in Hammond. (Kyle Telechan/Post Tribune)

Portage Township Schools accused of mishandling boy with autism, federal lawsuit says

By Jim Woods

April 21, 2026 at 1:26 p.m.

A 14-year-old boy with disabilities was improperly treated by the Portage Township Schools and subjected...

Valparaiso City Council Member Robert Cotton, D-2nd, displays a map of gas stations in the city during a town hall meeting at The Pines Retirement Village Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso council town hall focuses on convenience stores, paving

By Shelley Jones

April 21, 2026 at 12:08 p.m.

From potholes to questions about ICE in the city, two Valparaiso City Council members hosted...