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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

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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...

A protester holding an Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag stands with others during the NWI Activists "Ban Fascists Not Books" event in downtown Valparaiso on Friday, June 13, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Local LGBTQ+ organizations react to nuclear family month proclamation

By Maya Wilkins

June 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

On Monday, Gov. Mike Braun declared June as “nuclear family month” in Indiana, which LGBTQ+...

Chris Brown, with the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District, sprays larvae-killing granules into standing water in Dixmoor in 2018. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Munster pauses mosquito spraying due to health, ecosystem concerns

By Michelle L. Quinn

June 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Munster officials announced Thursday on social media that it’s “suspending mosquito spraying at this time”...

Chicago man gets 25 years for using baby as ‘human shield’

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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June 5, 2026 at 5:40 p.m.

A Chicago man was sentenced this week to 25 years for allegedly using his baby...

Guest column: Education is necessary to keep kids safe online

By Post-Tribune

June 5, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

For prosecutors in particular, June is a time to highlight youth safety, especially for kids...

A sign posted at the corner of Columbia Avenue and Ridge Road in Munster at Heritage Park proclaims a 250th community celebration on June 14, 2026, for the USA’s 250th birthday commemoration. (Luke Miiller/provided)

From the Farm: USA’s 250th birthday gets early celebration in Munster next Sunday

By Philip Potempa

June 5, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Munster Junior Historical Society is hosting a 250th Birthday Celebration next Sunday, which also happens...

Hobart teen gets 22-year split term in marijuana dealer’s death

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 6, 2026 at 6:53 a.m.

Jordan Meekins was sentenced Friday to a 22-year split term for killing a marijuana dealer...

Hebron Police arrest Illinois man days after previous arrest on outstanding warrant

By Post-Tribune

June 5, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

A Park Forest, Illinois, man was taken into custody by Hebron Police for the second...

Crown Point Mayor Peter D. Land delivers his annual State of the City address in Crown Point, Indiana, June 4, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Our city is strong’: Crown Point Mayor Pete Land presents State of the City address

By Deborah Laverty

June 5, 2026 at 8:15 p.m.

Crown Point Mayor Pete Land's pride for the city and accomplishments over the last year...

Worship news: Vacation Bible Schools accepting summer participants

By Post-Tribune

June 5, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

Worship news from around the region.

Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun discusses how Amazon’s data center complex will bring a financial windfall to the city on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart Mayor confirms he’s hired security for family due to threats

By Deborah Laverty

June 5, 2026 at 10:33 a.m.

Wednesday's Hobart City Council meeting was adjourned abruptly following a heated exchange between Mayor Josh...