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A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains by offering some new promotions. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line wants to train kids early with Kit the Fox

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains...

Portage City Hall

User Upload Caption: Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Ave.

Portage considering $60.9 million budget for 2027; final budget will be less

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By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The Portage City Council is considering a $60.9 million proposed budget for 2027. The final...

The Valparaiso Police Department. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Police: One dead after overnight shooting in Valparaiso, two in custody

By Post-Tribune

October 10, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

One person is dead and two people are in custody after a fatal shooting and...

Sal and Debbie Fogu relax in camp chairs. They died Saturday, June 13, 2026, of carbon monoxide poisoning after fumes from their portable generator entered their RV in Portage. Portage officials are considering an ordinance for safety measures for generators. (Vickie Perez/provided)

Portage considering a law to ensure safe generator use

By Doug Ross

September 4, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

After a brutal series of storms this summer that resulted in lengthy power outages, the...

One of many cars crushed by falling trees along Jefferson Street in Portage, Indiana, Monday, August 11, 2026. Fierce morning storms left around 300,000 NIPSCO customers without power. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana AG sues tree companies for scamming residents while owner calls it a ‘witch hunt’

By Carole Carlson

September 4, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

The Indiana attorney general has sued four out-of-state tree companies alleging they overcharged desperate Lake...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council to attempt salary increases during budget season

By Maya Wilkins

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September 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

As local governing bodies work on their 2027 budgets, the Lake County Council is looking...

Trippin’ Billies is one of the longest-touring Dave Matthews Band tribute bands and is the headliner Friday for the Acorn Concert Series at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, hosted by Purdue Northwest. (Purdue Northwest/provided)

Of Notoriety: Weekend fun includes tribute band, steam trains and more

By Philip Potempa

September 3, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region.

Lighthouse Pier at Washington Park Beach Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Michigan City, Indiana. The Michigan City Police Department is considering license plate readers for high-traffic areas, including Washington Park. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Michigan City police want to add Flock cameras to high-traffic areas

By Maya Wilkins

September 3, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Assistant Police Chief Kyle Shiparski presented the Michigan City Common Council with the plan for...

FEMA Administrator Cam Hamilton looks on as Indiana Governor Mike Braun speaks during a press conference addressing continuing state and federal storm recovery efforts at the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center in Gary, Indiana on Monday. August 31, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gov. Mike Braun suspends Indiana gas taxes into October

By Carole Carlson

September 3, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun extended the suspension of state taxes on gasoline Thursday, giving motorists a...

Gary mayor reacts to security officer death; sheriff not yet releasing footage

By Maya Wilkins

September 3, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

The investigation into the death of Kenneth Williams, 67, is still pending, said Mayor Eddie...

A Flock camera sitting over a Highland Park, Illinois, city parking lot. The devices are cropping up increasingly in the news over privacy concerns, and their potential misuse. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Porter County prosecutor switches gears, calls for outside investigation into deputy’s Flock usage

By Amy Lavalley

September 3, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann is calling in a special prosecutor to examine the case...

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

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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

Court news from across the region.

Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson speaks about amenities in the department's new building during a walkthrough of the facility on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. He said Wednesday an officer resigned and is under investigation for his use of license plate reader data. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

State police to investigate ex-Chesterton police officer for Flock camera data access

By Jim Woods

September 3, 2026 at 2:01 p.m.

Indiana State Police will investigate whether there were potential criminal violations by a Chesterton police...