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Video leads to murder charge for man in shooting outside Valparaiso bar

By Jim Woods

October 12, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Antione Pierson Jr., 22, was formally charged Monday with murder for the shooting death of...

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, speaks with visitors during a monthly meeting of the Gary Chamber of Commerce on Monday, October 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

US Rep. Frank Mrvan highlights work supporting NWI economy at Gary Chamber

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, was the Gary Chamber of Commerce's featured speaker at its...

News briefs: Calumet Township hosting open house with food, services

By Post-Tribune

October 12, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

News and events around the area

Portage Indiana Mayor Austin Bonta speaks during his State of the City address, Nov. 19, 2025. He has invited NIPSCO to a public meeting for a presentation on infrastructure and reliability in Portage and Northwest Indiana. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta urges NIPSCO to meet with public on infrastructure, reliability

By Doug Ross

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July 1, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta used his “bully pulpit” to invite NIPSCO to a public meeting...

Crews clean up the extensive damage from a 13-car freight train derailment on June 24, 2026. Replacing the supports and overhead wires for the catenary system that powers the electric passenger trains will take time. (South Shore Line/provided)

No end date for South Shore Line busing after derailment last month

By Doug Ross

July 1, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District has no end date for busing South Shore Line...

Court news: Plea deal in shooting death, appeals court trims sentence

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 1, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Court news from Lake County.

Visitors flock to the water at Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton to escape the summer heat on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘It’s so hot’: Hitting the beach is one way to beat the heat as high temps linger

By Shelley Jones

June 30, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

The heat wave gripping the region was good for business at Indiana Dunes State Park...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, center, gestures during a luncheon in Merrillville, Indiana, Tuesday June 16, 2026. Braun said Tuesday municipalities will be made whole financially after the suspension of gas taxes. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun orders municipalities made whole amid gas tax holiday

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 30, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has directed his administration to make local governments whole amid the...

Valparaiso University meteorology professor Craig Clark explains the science behind climate change and what to expect in the future. Clark spoke at the Living With Lakes seminar Saturday, June 27, 2026, sponsored by the Valparaiso Chain of Lakes Watershed Group. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Nature, science intersect at Living With Lakes seminar in Valparaiso

By Doug Ross

June 30, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

From changing climates to disappearing insect species, experts offered a peek at the science behind...

Porter County Sheriff's Department in Valparaiso. (Porter County Sheriff's Department)

Porter County deputies will help patrol Lakes of the Four Seasons in pilot program

By Shelley Jones

June 30, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

Porter County commissioners approved an hourly rate of $15 for off-duty sheriff's deputies to use...

The Indiana capitol building in Indianapolis on Jan. 4, 2022. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Indiana Natural Resources Commission members resign citing public input limits

By Alexandra Kukulka

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

Three members of the Indiana Natural Resources Commission resigned in June citing Gov. Mike Braun’s...

17 NWI seniors earn Bennett Foundation scholarships

By Post-Tribune

June 30, 2026 at 10:17 a.m.

The Henry E. Bennett Achievement Foundation, in partnership with the Gary Alumni chapter of Kappa...

Gary City Hall is pictured on Sept. 16, 2025. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary launches composting pilot program for residents
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By Maya Wilkins

June 30, 2026 at 10:09 a.m.

The program will teach about 100 households to compost through four cohort groups, and it's...