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By Post-Tribune

October 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

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...

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita talks at a press conference at DriveCo CDL Learning Center in Gary on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Rokita said his office is launching "a serious lawsuit" against the Merrillville Town Council for expressing opposition to a potential ICE detention center in the town. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Indiana AG suing Merrillville for opposing potential ICE facility

By Maya Wilkins

July 30, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has taken further action in a dispute with the Merrillville,...

Peter Morikis (left), Executive Director of the district, greets students at 21st Century Charter High School in Gary on Thursday, July 30, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary’s 21st Century Charter students kick off NWI school year

By Carole Carlson

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July 30, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Students in black and red polo shirts toted clear book bags through the main entrance...

Woman accused of drunken driving in Portage crash that injured girl on scooter

By Jim Woods

July 30, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

A woman, recently convicted of drunken driving, now faces felony charges for driving while intoxicated...

Both humans and salty puppets comprise the cast of the hit musical “Avenue Q” now playing through Aug. 9, 2026 at Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City. (Dunes Arts Foundation/provided)

Of Notoriety: Puppet applause for Dunes, Maestro Kirk and Willie vocal on issues

By Philip Potempa

July 29, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region.

Teresa Torres, executive director of Everybody Counts Inc, tests out the wheelchair loading ramp on a new Gary Public Transportation Corp. Access219 vehicle with help from GPTC deputy general manager of operation Taron Cain on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

NWI survey aims to create report card for disabled and senior citizens

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 29, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Everybody Counts will be launching a survey and community forums to create a Northwest Indiana...

Court briefs: Griffith man could get 10 years in shooting plea deal

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 29, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

News from Lake County courts

Portage High School could get solar panels with roof work

By Doug Ross

July 29, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.

Portage Township Schools is looking at putting solar panels atop Portage High School when a...

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

Porter Town Council criticizes county’s animal control and demand for more money

By Jim Woods

July 29, 2026 at 10:56 a.m.

Porter Town Council members criticized the performance of Porter County's Animal Control & Shelter Services...

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Documents: Valparaiso woman charged with stabbing father to death

By Amy Lavalley

July 28, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

Detectives conducting a well-being check at a Morgan Township home Sunday walked into a grisly,...

Scott Moore uses a ladder to check damage to a home he was planning on renting as his next door neighbors roof shows considerably more damage following Monday’s storms on Francis Street in Porter, Indiana on Tuesday, July, 28, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Downed trees, power outages stretch across NWI after Monday’s storms

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 30, 2026 at 9:25 a.m.

Lake and Porter counties were hit hard by two back-to-back storms Monday afternoon that resulted...