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Ricardo Camarena lifts his neighbor Rayshawn Hackey, 6, while playing on the roots of a tree outside their homes on 26th Ave in Gary, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The tree was toppled during the Aug. 11 storm that swept through Northwest Indiana. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County, Indiana Gov. Braun make moves on storm recovery

By Maya Wilkins

October 14, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

The Lake County Council approved $750,000 for storm cleanup, and Gov. Mike Braun announced the...

Solar panels expected to save $1.5 million for Portage Township Schools

By Doug Ross

October 14, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

Portage Township Schools is poised to spend $1 million on solar panels to get nearly...

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

Lake County Council supports union’s desire to investigate NIPSCO staffing

By Maya Wilkins

October 13, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

United Steelworkers Local 12775 and supporting governing bodies want NIPSCO to "prioritize investment in a...

Dr. Paul Sommer of Valparaiso is shown sharing smiles and water space with a white Beluga whale for a promotional photo Nov. 16, 2025, at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. (Paul Sommer/provided)

Of Notoriety: Valparaiso’s Paul Sommer ready to swim Chicago River for friend and funds

By Philip Potempa

June 17, 2026 at 6:22 p.m.

Valparaiso has its own good guy hero and would-be “man from Atlantis” in the guise...

A homeowner displays a sign opposing the planned data center near the Schahfer Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant, Feb. 9, 2026, in Wheatfield, Indiana. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

NWI Forum announces $7 billion Amazon data center coming to Jasper County
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By Maya Wilkins

June 17, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

County officials unanimously approved the $7 billion Amazon data center campus, called Project Rise, according...

Washington Township volleyball players scour a field for debris as volunteers gather to help clean up damage on a local farm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has scheduled seven additional Mobile Market distributions for community members to receive groceries after last week's tornadoes. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Food bank offering additional mobile markets after tornadoes

By Post-Tribune

June 17, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has scheduled additional Mobile Markets for community members to...

BP operator Joey Igras and fellow locked-out BP Whiting refinery workers picket outside the facility in Whiting, Indiana, on March 24, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gary council passes resolution supporting end to BP lockout

By Maya Wilkins

June 17, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

The Gary Common Council unanimously passed a city resolution calling for an end to the...

Nancy Clifford, interim CEO of Lakeshore Public Media. (Photo courtesy of Lakeshore Public Media)

Lakeshore Public Media announces simulcast of WLPR 89.1, WBAA News 101.3

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 17, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Lakeshore Public Media’s radio station WLPR 89.1 FM will simulcast WBAA News 101.3 FM beginning...

Gym equipment sits inside a damaged home after a tornado passed through the area the previous day Friday June 12, 2026 in Merrillville, Indiana. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Lake County commissioners approve disaster emergency declaration after June 11 storms

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By Alexandra Kukulka

June 17, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Commissioners approved a local disaster emergency declaration Wednesday following last...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun gestures while speaking with Jim Juarez, current president of NWI United Chambers as incoming president John Yelkich looks on during a luncheon in Merrillville, Indiana, Tuesday June 16, 2026. Juarez is also president of the Crown Point chamber and Yelkich is president of Hobart’s chamber. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun visits Hobart chamber to talk Bears, economic development

By Maya Wilkins

June 16, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun was the guest speaker at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon, which...

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

Poll workers address Lake County election board about training practices

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 16, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections heard from three poll workers about their complaints with...

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. (Vickie Perez/provided)

Palos Hills couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning from generator after storm

By Doug Ross

June 16, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

After storms in Portage, a Palos Hills couple died when carbon monoxide from a generator...

Charges unsealed in Gary murder outside restaurant

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 16, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

Charges were unsealed Tuesday after a man was gunned down outside a Gary restaurant. Terrence...