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Five candidates vying for open Indiana Secretary of State seat

By Anna Ortiz

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

Candidates are describing this year’s secretary of state race as pivotal, with five individuals campaigning...

Saxiphonist Damico Brown performs at the Gary Metro Center Station as part of the Arts on the Move program, a partnership between the Gary Public Transportation Corporation and the Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Replacing the downtown station has advanced to the next stage. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Metro Station replacement advances with architect search

By Doug Ross

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is starting the search for an architect to replace...

Flags sit on top of the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Indiana voters asked to weigh constitutional amendment on bail

By Amy Lavalley

October 10, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Indiana voters are being asked to consider a ballot question that would widen a judge's...

Debris from what remains of her neighbor’s home litters the yard of Barb Corey on Harrison Avenue in Portage, Indiana, Thursday, August 13, 2026. A Saturday event at Founders Square will celebrate the community making it through the storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage event to offer food, music, healing and hope

By Doug Ross

August 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Saturday’s Portage Strong event is a celebration of coming out the other side from the...

Allison Mendez, left, and Vahonda Aimutis hold sandwiches ready to pass out during the Portage Township Trustee's Office storm recovery event at Haven Hollow Park in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The event provided township residents with a variety of items, including tarps, bottled water, hot meals and other essentials, for those hit by the storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘This was amazing’: Volunteers, agencies provide post-storm assistance in Portage Township

By Amy Lavalley

August 20, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

Over the span of more than two hours, volunteers loaded cars with much-needed supplies Thursday...

More than 80 Gary residents joined a prayer vigil for power restoration Wednesday at Gary City Hall. (Carole Carlson/For the Post-Tribune)

NIPSCO explains challenges of restoring power to Gary, with Tuesday projection

By Carole Carlson

August 20, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

An online NIPSCO power restoration timeline that excluded Gary fueled angry social media responses and...

Michael Osipoff’s top 10 football teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2026 season

By Michael Osipoff

August 20, 2026 at 8:57 a.m.

Merrillville and Valparaiso join No. 1 Crown Point in Class 6A, and defending 2A state...

Janet Davies as Hillary Clinton, left, opposite Danielle Bilderback as Monica Lewinsky, star in the Dunes Arts Theatre one-night stage reading of “When Monica Met Hillary,” a new play by writer Winter Miller on Aug. 24, 2026, at the Michigan City arts venue. (Michael Lasswell/provided)

Of Notoriety: ABC’s Janet Davies stars as Hillary Clinton at Dunes Theatre

By Philip Potempa

August 19, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Dunes Arts Theatre presents a one-night reading of “When Monica Met Hillary,” a new play...

Calumet Township resident Deb Guzman stands near a hole in her backyard caused by her sewer system losing power and backing up from recent storms, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Calumet Township residents say power outage leading to sewage issues
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By Christin Lazerus

August 19, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

A sewer project meant to move a Calumet Township residents off septic systems is proving...

Frank Zugic’s neighbor’s house after sever storms swept through the region on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 in Gary, Indiana. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Resources available in Gary, Portage during prolonged power outages

By Maya Wilkins

August 19, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

As tens of thousands of people are still without power after the Aug. 11 derecho,...

The sign outside the Easton Park subdivision in Chesterton. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Work stopped at Chesterton subdivision by town because of runoff issues

By Jim Woods

August 19, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

The town of Chesterton issued a stop-work order for the Easton Park subdivision and construction...

Downed trees block traffic on Median Road after a storm passed through Valparaiso, Indiana on Aug. 11, 2026. The storm left more than 300,000 NIPSCO customers without power. (Andy Lavalley/for the baiduhai)

Transformer blows in East Chicago, leaving more in the dark

By Michelle L. Quinn

August 18, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

A multi-transformer blow-up in East Chicago has left more people without power and taken power...

Andrew Kresge works to clear a fallen tree resting on a power line near his house on Aug. 18, 2026, in Gary. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Gary residents express frustrations with extended power outage

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By Maya Wilkins

August 18, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

The city has yet to be included in one of NIPSCO's estimated restoration times, which...