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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
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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...

Parent Jennifer Hora speaks at the Monday, June 8, 2026, Valparaiso School Board meeting about the new school cellphone ban. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso schools policy on cellphones is up for revision

By Doug Ross

June 9, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

The Valparaiso School Board Monday put a policy on cellphones on hold. A state law...

Valparaiso City Hall is pictured. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Fence divides Valparaiso council over YMCA and housing development

By Shelley Jones

June 9, 2026 at 11:56 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council sparred Monday over whether a housing development needs a fence for...

An exterior shot of the renovated Chesterton Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Chesterton agrees with Porter to terminate police dispatch by Oct. 1

By Jim Woods

June 9, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

Chesterton's Town Council formalized its intention to terminate the joint police dispatch center with Porter by...

Hobart City Hall. (Deborah Laverty/for Post-Tribune)

Hobart board hires firm to oversee construction at data center sites

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By Deborah Laverty

June 9, 2026 at 12:02 p.m.

Hobart officials have hired the Skillman Corp. of Merrillville to oversee two data sites operated...

Indiana State Police are investigating s shooting Monday, June 8, 2026, on I-80/94 in Gary. (Indiana State Police/iprovided)

Troopers investigating Monday shooting on I-80/94

By Post-Tribune

June 9, 2026 at 9:03 a.m.

Police are investigating a shooting Monday evening in the area of Interstate 80/94 and Burr...

Documents: Portage man charged for fatally stabbing dog

By Jim Woods

June 8, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

A man continually plunged a knife into a defenseless dog tied up outside his Portage...

Chesterton man charged for harassing neighbors for Trump support

By Jim Woods

June 8, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

A Chesterton man faces a felony stalking charge for allegedly conducting a campaign of harassment...

The 5,000 plastic ducks, each with numbers and pre-purchased by residents, were released as part of Hobart's Dam Duck Race Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Deborah Laverty/for the Post-Tribune)

Rubber duck race, cardboard boat regatta make Hobart fest a success

By Deborah Laverty

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June 8, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

The city of Hobart's 35th annual Lakefront Festival was a huge success, Mayor Josh Huddlestun...

News briefs: Gardening program, community baby shower and more

By Post-Tribune

June 8, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

FILE – People walk between buildings on Harvard University campus, Dec. 17, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Bradshaw: There’s a new trap in college grading

By Gerald Bradshaw

June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Once nearly everyone receives high marks, the institution has not made everyone excellent. It has...