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Scot Kokandy, left to right, founder of Kokandy Productions, joined columnist Phil Potempa on his Of Notoriety radio show on Sept. 8, 2026, at WJOB 1230 AM in Hammond with co-hosts Luke Miiller and Tony Panek, seen peering from behind a mask with a desk assortment of props representing Kokandy’s three concurrent show runs. (Adrianna Alvarez/provided)

Of Notoriety: Whiting stage producer Scot Kokandy celebrating trifecta

By Philip Potempa

October 14, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Whiting’s Scot Kokandy has transformed from a daytime career as a Joliet-based banker to a...

The shuttered Gary Genesis Center at Broadway and 5th Avenue in downtown Gary, Feb. 5, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gary expects to start demolition of Genesis Convention Center on Friday

By Maya Wilkins

October 14, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.

Gary gave updates for its demolition of several blighted city structures, including the Genesis Convention...

Munster’s middle and high school cross country runners take up carrying the batons as the American Discovery 250 Relay, a cross-country relay traveling more than 6,800 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, made its way through Northwest Indiana and into Munster on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Munster takes the baton for Indiana stretch of American Discovery 250 relay

By Jim Masters

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October 14, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

To commemorate the cross-country relay, Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy and other officials passed the relay...

Neighbors and friends gather to help Hebron farmer Ryan Kats salvage equipment from a pole barn collapsed by Thursday's tornado on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Weather service confirms at least three tornadoes in Northwest Indiana

By Post-Tribune

June 13, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.

At least seven confirmed tornadoes went through Illinois and Northwest Indiana Thursday night, including an...

Cans of food to be packed and distributed sit on a table as volunteers walk nearby at the Food Bank of NWI in Merrillvle on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Report: 39% of Northwest Indiana households can’t afford basic needs

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 13, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

In Northwest Indiana, 39% of households have a hard time affording six basic needs: housing,...

A Hammond man is in custody in connection with a shooting on I-80/94, according to Indiana State Police. (Indiana State Police/iprovided)

Police: Hammond man charged after shooting on I-80/94

By Post-Tribune

June 13, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

A Hammond man is in custody and charged with three felonies for a June 8...

Accordion player Dick Contino performs onstage with his band in the ballroom at Drury Lane Martinique Dinner Theatre in Evergreen Park, Illinois, on Dec. 31, 2003, for an afternoon “early” New Year’s Eve celebration concert. (Philip Potempa/provided)

From the Farm: John R. Lazzara’s passing rekindles memories of Drury Lane Martinique Theatre

By Philip Potempa

June 18, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

This year took another theater great from us: Chicago south side stage icon John R....

Hebron resident Justin White's car, damaged under the limb of a fallen tree from Thursday night's tornadoes, sits parked near the back door of his home on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘We watched it develop’: Indiana residents clean up, assess damage after Thursday night tornadoes

By Post-Tribune

June 12, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Northwest Indiana residents are assessing the damage and cleaning up after the National Weather Service...

Oregon man faces 20 years for 1981 Griffith murder after plea in cold case

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 12, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

An Oregon man faces a 20-year prison sentence after he admitted to killing a Griffith...

Hammond father gets probation after toddler found gun, shot herself in foot

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 12, 2026 at 12:51 p.m.

A Hammond father avoided prison Friday after his toddler daughter picked up a loaded gun...

Worship news: Vacation Bible School programs accepting students

By Post-Tribune

June 12, 2026 at 11:06 a.m.

Worship news from around the region.

Gary man charged with murder in shooting during clothes fight
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By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 15, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

A Gary man charged with murder for allegedly shooting a man who was in an...

The cast of “The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant” began rehearsals in April to prepare for this month’s run at Footlight Players in Michigan City, which closes on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Footlight Players/provided)

Of Notoriety: ‘Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Pageant,’ Hessville fest and Artist Guild

By Philip Potempa

June 11, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region.