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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

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

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

Union members and their families picket in front of the BP facility in Whiting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

BP, USW contract negotiations conclude without end to lockout

By Maya Wilkins

June 10, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

The company announced in a Wednesday morning update that the parties held their 63rd formal...

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. addresses the media during a news conference in July 2021.

Lake County sheriff focuses on gun range amid reports of deteriorating jail conditions

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 10, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department has been working toward renovating the shooting range, including a...

Court filings: Murder case during Hammond drug deal dismissed

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 10, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Lake County prosecutors filed last week to dismiss a Hammond murder case during a drug...

Valparaiso Utility Director Matt Zurbriggen addresses the Valparaiso City Council Monday, June 8, 2026, while Andy Mouser, principal with Baker Tilly municipal advisers, looks on. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso council approves bond for water utility improvements
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By Shelley Jones

June 10, 2026 at 9:37 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council approved a revenue bond not to exceed $10 million for construction...

Keith and Pat Kremer raise champagne flutes to toast their 29th wedding anniversary on July 7, 2019, in the ballroom of The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. Keith Kremer died at age 76 on June 4, 2026. (Philip Potempa/provided)

Of Notoriety: ‘Coach’ and carpenter Keith Kremer, who showcased Hope Diamond, ruby slippers, dies at 76

By Philip Potempa

June 10, 2026 at 9:23 a.m.

Keith J. Kremer, 76, of Lansing, died last week on June 4, 2026, with his...

Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall explained details of the 2023 schools budget at the Sept. 11, 2023, city council meeting. McCall is leaving the district for the private sector. (Phillip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso School Board ready to hire new superintendent

By Doug Ross

June 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Valparaiso School Board is in contract negotiations with a finalist to succeed Superintendent Jim...

An FBI representative confirmed federal agents raided Mega Cash Pawn in Hobart Monday, June 8, 2026, where former New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo allegedly sold a gun tied to an active police investigation. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Feds confirm raid on pawn shop where ex-New Chicago top cop sold gun

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 11, 2026 at 6:59 a.m.

Federal agents raided a Hobart pawn shop Monday where former New Chicago Police Chief Earl...

Hebron resident Tom Lincoln, center, holds up a "No Data Center" sign during a Lake County Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council approves zoning changes for Eagle Creek Township data center amid opposition

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By Alexandra Kukulka

June 10, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

Dozens of people packed the meeting room as the Lake County Council approved two ordinances...

Merrillville High School freshman Autumn Long, 14, uses an ultra sound device to scan an abdomen as Dr. Cheryl Brody explains what she’s seeing as Zipporah Melton holds a screen and Bree Cody waits her turn during the Kids College program at Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Indiana, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This year's theme, "New Generation Academy,” engaged more than 50 rising sixth- through eighth-grade students from across Illinois and Northwest Indiana. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Former IUN Kids College participants give back for this year’s students

By Maya Wilkins

June 9, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

Kids College is a weeklong program that runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every...

Hobart residents file injunction for data center decisions made at meeting

By Deborah Laverty

June 11, 2026 at 8:57 a.m.

Six Hobart residents filed a petition seeking a judicial review and injunction relief over decisions...