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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...

Hobart Police Patrolman Adam Zormier rescued a family of five Sunday, May 31, 2026, from a burning home in the 8000 block of Randolph Street, just north of U.S. 30, in Merrillville. (Hobart Police Department/provided)

Hobart officer saves family of five from Merrillville house fire

By Carole Carlson

June 1, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

A Hobart Police officer rescued a family of five from a burning home Sunday while...

The city of Hobart will host the 35th annual Lakefront Festival from Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 7, at Festival Park, located along the Lake George waterfront. (City of Hobart/provided)

News briefs: Lakefront festival, block party, history program and more

By Post-Tribune

June 1, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

ANNUAL LAKEFRONT FESTIVAL IN HOBART The city of Hobart will host the 35th annual Lakefront...

Eight members of Vand Ke Chako, a Sikh youth organization, recently organized a community outreach initiative benefitting several organizations in Northwest Indiana, including Faith Farms in Gary. (Vand Ke Chako/provided)

Sikh youth organization organizes community outreach

By Deborah Laverty

May 31, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

Eight members of Vand Ke Chako, a Sikh youth organization, recently organized a community outreach...

Researchers at Valparaiso University have measured a significant, localized ozone spike occurring overnight, and will be spending their summer getting the tools and knowledge to get to the root of the problem. (Valparaiso University/provided)

IDEM official, Valparaiso professor give insight on region air quality
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By Maya Wilkins

May 31, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

As the summer begins, alerts for air quality might become more common, especially for elevated...

The Winfield Police Department is pictured on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Deborah Laverty/for Post-Tribune)

Winfield: Missing money is latest issue for police department

By Deborah Laverty

May 31, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

Winfield officials’ discovery of that more than $30,000 in cash was missing from a 2023...

Fellowship helping Portage’s food service director stir up program

By Doug Ross

May 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Portage Township Schools Food Service Director Dawn Kelley had homework due on Friday. She’s one...

Business briefs: Trio of entrepreneurs net PNW Big Sell grants

By Post-Tribune

May 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

Elias Gerodemos, front left, and Chris Gerodemos, front right, leave the Hammond Federal Courthouse following a hearing in the “Operation Porterhouse Parlay” case on May 14, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Feds detail tangled web of ties in ‘Greek’ gambling ring

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By Meredith Colias-Pete

May 31, 2026 at 11:24 a.m.

After he was indicted as a minor player in an alleged illegal gambling ring based...

Cedar Lake woman gets 15 months for stealing over $100k in PTO funds

By Meredith Colias-Pete

May 30, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

A Cedar Lake woman got 15 months in federal prison on May 28 after she...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
- Original Credit: Porter County

Porter County Election Board debates how much help to give candidates

By Doug Ross

May 30, 2026 at 12:16 p.m.

The Porter County Election Board pondered Thursday how much to help candidates beyond what’s legally...